Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona, Spain
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is situated across three campuses within Barcelona and focuses on Social Sciences and Humanities, Health and Life Sciences and Communication and Information Technologies. It is named after Pompeu Fabra, the man who created the Catalan language as it is known today. As a relatively new university it has performed well in league tables coming second place in the Times Higher Education ranking 2015.
Barcelona is Spain’s second largest city with a booming nightlife and cultural scene. Catalonia is home to the unique architecture of Gaudí such as the Sagrada Familia, as well as numerous music festivals and an expansive beach.
Network partner
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the University of Glasgow are both members of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
Mobility partner
>> Information for incoming students
- Estimated number of mobility places: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places
Available Subject Areas
- Spanish
Key facts
- Primary languages of teaching are Catalan and Spanish.
- Calendar
- Academic information
- Grading system
- Accommodation
- Connect With Go Abroad Students
Travel and costs

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Plaça de la Mercè, 10, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Erasmus Code
E BARCELO15
Partner web
http://www.upf.edu
Partner mobility web
https://www.upf.edu/web/incoming/exchange-students
Mobility contact
rosa.cerarols@upf.edu
Disability support
https://www.upf.edu/web/upfinclusio