Pompeu Fabra University

La Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) és una universitat pública situada a Barcelona, Catalunya, Espanya.

The history of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) can be traced back to the early 1990s, when the Catalan Parliament approved the creation of a new public university in Catalonia. The university was named after Pompeu Fabra, a Catalan philologist and linguist who is considered to be the father of modern Catalan.

The first classes at UPF were given on October 8, 1990, in the Balmes building, which was formerly the site of the Fòrum Vergés cultural center. The university initially offered undergraduate programs in Law and Economics and Business Sciences.

In the years that followed, UPF expanded its academic offerings to include a wide range of programs in the social sciences, humanities, and communication. The university also established a strong research focus, and quickly became one of the leading research universities in Spain.

UPF is also known for its strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has several incubators and accelerators that help students and researchers develop and launch their own businesses.

UPF is a vibrant and diverse university community. The university's campus is located in the heart of Barcelona, and students have access to a wide range of cultural and social activities.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Pompeu Fabra University is positioned as the #310 top university in the world, which makes it the #6 top university in Spain.

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2024 Ranking	#6
University Name	Pompeu Fabra University
Name in Local Language	Universidad Pompeu Fabra
Acronym	UPF
Year Established	1990

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Address	Plaça de La Mercè, 10-12, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Phone	+34 935422000
Fax	+34 935422002
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Student Body	Men and Women
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Information on Pompeu Fabra University was last updated on April 18, 2024.