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35th worldwide in Architecture and Spain’s leader in innovation according to the 2026 Scimago World Institutions Rankings
The UPC is ranked among the world’s top 50 in Architecture and the top 100 in five additional categories in the 2026 Scimago World Institutions Rankings (SIR). In the overall ranking, it is placed 240th worldwide and is the leading Spanish... -
A study commissioned by the Government of Catalonia to the UPC confirms that Antoni Gaudí designed the Xalet del Catllaràs
A study commissioned by the Department of Culture to Galdric Santana, a professor at the Barcelona School of Architecture and director of the UPC’s Gaudí Chair, confirms that the project for the Xalet del Catllaràs in La Pobla de Lillet was designed... -
Three new bachelor’s degrees added to the UPC’s offering for 2026–2027
The UPC is expanding its academic offering for the 2026–2027 academic year with three new bachelor’s degrees. Two of them are new interuniversity degrees coordinated by the UPC, in collaboration with the UB, which blend scientific and technological... -
The UPC showcases its technological potential at MWC Barcelona, 4YFN and Talent Arena
Once again, the UPC has taken part in MWC Barcelona and Four Years From Now (4YFN), running from 2 to 5 March at Fira de Barcelona in Gran Via venue. For the first time, it also has been present at Talent Arena, held from 2 to 3 March at the... -
Six new master’s degrees in emerging fields expand the UPC’s postgraduate offer
The UPC will introduce six new master’s degrees in emerging areas of engineering, architecture, sciences and technology in the 2026–2027 academic year. These six new master’s degrees add to the University’s extensive postgraduate offer, which... -
An app to assess wildfire risk to homes
A European research team led by the UPC has created a web application that assesses the vulnerability to fire of homes located in forest areas. The app, which is part of the European FIREPRIME project, has been designed and tested with the... -
The UPC’s studies and technological ecosystem will be on display for the first time at Talent Arena
From 2 to 4 March, the University will take part in the second edition of Talent Arena, a major European meeting point for digital talent and the tech industry. The event complements Mobile World Capital Barcelona and 4YFN, both of which the... -
The ETSAV’s model workshop coordinates the production of an interactive model of Barcelona for the World Capital of Architecture
The Barcelona Plain 2026–2035 model is an initiative led by the Barcelona city council and coordinated by the model workshop of the UPC’s Vallès School of Architecture (ETSAV), marking the start of the celebration of Barcelona as World Capital of...
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