Home » Facultat de Ciències de la Terra (Universitat de Barcelona)

Facultat de Ciències de la Terra (Universitat de Barcelona)

Spain

Address: Carrer de Martí i Franquès, s/n, Zona Universitària Pedralbes, 08028 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Geology, Geological Engineering, Marine Sciences

The Faculty of Earth Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) is dedicated to the study of geology, geological engineering, and marine sciences.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Civil Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Geotechnics, Marine Science, Materials, Physics

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Part of UB, with international collaborations in earth and marine sciences research. Links with geological surveys, resource exploration companies, and marine research institutions (e.g., ICM-CSIC).

Research:

Research in areas like sedimentology, tectonics, paleontology, hydrogeology, volcanology, geophysics, oceanography, marine geosciences, and geological hazards.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

100

Current students***:

700

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

4000

Pros

Offers specialized education in earth and marine sciences, with a strong field component and research opportunities. Good analytical facilities.

Cons

Specialized faculty. Smaller than other science faculties at UB.

Best For

Students interested in geology, geological engineering, or marine sciences with a focus on research and field studies.

Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Sustainability Metrics

> search our World Universities Directory here <

*: 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.

You want to complete or correct any information or share your opinion ?
Please comment below in a respectful way or send us a direct message.