The School of Engineering of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) offers a wide range of engineering degrees, including computer science, telecommunications, industrial electronics, chemical, and aeronautical engineering. It is part of a leading research university founded in 1968.
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Materials, Robotics, Telecommunications
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Part of UAB, a leading research university. Strong international focus with exchange programs (Erasmus+, UAB Exchange Programme) and collaborations with technology companies and research centers in the UAB Research Park (PRUAB) and ECIU University alliance.
Research:
Research in diverse engineering fields like AI, microelectronics, telecommunication systems, chemical process engineering, aerospace technologies, intelligent systems, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
400
Current students***:
4000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
20000
Pros
Comprehensive engineering school within a top research university, offering a variety of modern engineering programs, strong international connections.
Cons
Located on a large campus outside Barcelona city center. Highly competitive programs.
Best For
Students seeking a broad range of engineering degrees at a research-intensive university with strong international connections.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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