What public universities are there in Catalonia?
In the region of Catalonia there are 9 public universities:
- Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) (Barcelona)
- University of Barcelona (UB) (Barcelona)
- Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) (Barcelona)
- Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) (Barcelona)
- International University Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) (Barcelona)
- Escola Sup. de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) (Barcelona)
- University of Lleida (UDL) (Lérida)
- University of Girona (UDG) (Gerona)
- Rovira i Virgilu University (URV) (Tarragona)
What are the requirements of the universities of Catalonia?
To study at a university in Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona or Lérida you must meet these requirements:
- Homologize the high school diploma.
- Achieve an admission grade higher than the cut-off grade for the degree you want to access. To do this, the best way to ensure a good grade is to present the Specific Competence Tests. This Selectivity is not mandatory, but necessary for most access degrees. Specifically, all those with cut notes greater than 5. To obtain the highest grade it is necessary to present 5 or 6 subjects.
- It is not necessary to take a Catalan test via PCE. Of course, you should know that a percentage of university classes are taught in Catalan.
- Submit the completed approval documentation before the registration process ends in the month of July
What steps must be taken to study in Catalonia?
To study at a university in Catalonia you must take the following steps:
- Finish the high School.
- Start the process of legalizing the high school diploma (The Hague Apostille, translate and homologate).
- Know what subjects to prepare for the tests.
- Start studying the subjects.
- Register for the PCE exams.
- Present the PCE tests.
- Receive exam grades.
- Carry out university pre-registration.
- Once you receive acceptance from the university, pay the fees and complete registration.
- Start the university degree in September.
