UPC is the largest technical university in Catalonia. UPC's goals are based on internationalization since it is Spain's largest technical universities with the most international students. UPC collaborates with several top-rated European universities. The university was founded in 1971, has about 38,000 students enrolled. Campus at several places in Barcelona.
Language of instruction: Spanish, Catalan and English Academic calendar: September-January, Febuary-June Credit system: ECTS Website:upc.edu
Youtube: UPC Note: Some courses are tought in Catalan.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: Each school at KTH has a number of spots Grade requirements: None
Programme specific information
If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.
Architecture
2 year spots or four semester spots.
Spanish and Catalan are the languages of instruction at ETSAB Architecture Degree classes.
A limited number of courses are given in English: some elective subjects and also specific groups of many Design Studios.
ETSAB strongly recommend having at least a B1 level of Spanish before arrival.
Incoming students are not required to submit a proof of Spanish or Catalan language skills.
Master’s Programmes: Civil and Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure
This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme.
With this University we have an exchange agreement with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB).
Spanish A2 is recommended.
Master’s Programme, Real Estate and Construction Management
We have an exchange agreement with Barcelona School of Building Construction, and they offer a master's programme in "Building Construction Management" where relevant courses are offered.
Spanish B1 is required.
Master’s Programme, Sustainable Technology
With this university we have an exchange agreement within Sustainability specifically for this master's programme.
Spanish A2 is recommended.
Master’s Programme, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme.
With this university we have an exchange agreement with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB). You cannot take courses in architecture.
Spanish A2 is recommended.
Master’s Programme, Transport and Geoinformation Technology
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Agreement: Specific CBH - 4 semester places per academic year in Chemistry and MedTech
You can apply to one of those schools if you find relevant courses for your programme. Please already indicate in your application to KTH which school at UPC you want to apply to.
2 semester spots for Vehicle Engineering. Suitable mainly for the master's programme in Naval Architecture.
There are three different master's programmes:
Nautical Science and Maritime Transport Management - mostly courses in English
Naval Arch. and Ocean Engineering - courses in Spanish or Catalan
Management and operation of Marine Energy - courses in Spanish or Catalan
