Mondragon University’s Higher Polytechnic School is a cooperative university in the Basque Country, known for its close ties with industry (Mondragon Corporation), practical learning approach (PBL, dual programs), and focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Offers a wide range of engineering degrees.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
Extensive international partnerships for student/staff mobility and research. Deeply integrated with the Mondragon Corporation companies for internships, projects, and employment. Part of the European Cooperative University (ECIU) network.
Research:
Strong applied research in areas like advanced manufacturing, robotics, embedded systems, energy technologies, biomedical devices, data analytics, cybersecurity, and sustainable design.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
400
Current students***:
4500
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
20000
Pros
Unique cooperative model with very strong industry integration, high employability, emphasis on practical skills and entrepreneurship. International dimension.
Cons
Private cooperative university, specific model may differ from traditional public/private universities. Campus locations are spread across different towns.
Best For
Students seeking a hands-on, industry-integrated engineering education with a strong focus on cooperative work and innovation.
*: 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, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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