About the university

Ramon Llull University (Universitat Ramon Llull, URL) is a private university based in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 1990, it is a federated institution that brings together several prestigious schools including ESADE Business & Law School, IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià), La Salle Campus Barcelona, Blanquerna, and others. URL offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in business, economics, law, engineering, ICT, architecture, chemistry, health sciences, education, communication and social sciences. With about 22,500 students, around 27–28% international, it is considered one of Spain’s best private universities and ranks among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, second-best private university in Spain (THE and QS), and the best young private university in Spain. Teaching is mainly in Spanish and Catalan, with many programs in English.

Key information

• Location: Barcelona, ES
• Ranking #13
• QS #466
• THE #801
• National ranking #15
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• Business and Management (ESADE)
• Law (ESADE Law School)
• Chemical Engineering and Chemistry (IQS)
• Industrial Engineering
• Computer Engineering and ICT (La Salle)
• Architecture (La Salle)
• Health Sciences (Blanquerna)
• Education (Blanquerna)
• Communication and International Relations

Programs (35)

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Dentistry
• Veterinary Science
• Psychology
• Computer Science
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Architecture
• Telecommunications
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Law
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Philosophy
• History
• Linguistics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Education
• Fine Arts
• Music

Student body

• Total students: 22,500
• Undergraduate: 14,500
• Graduate: 4,200
• International students: 28%

Campus life

Ramon Llull University’s schools are spread across Barcelona, integrating students into the city’s dynamic urban life. ESADE, La Salle, IQS and Blanquerna each have their own campuses and student communities, offering clubs, career events and close connections to industry. The university is highly valued by companies and maintains extensive corporate partnerships, especially in business and engineering. Barcelona’s international environment and quality of life are a key part of the student experience.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €500 - €1,200 / per month

Student clubs and organizations

• Business clubs
• law and debate societies
• engineering and tech clubs
• architecture and design societies
• health and education student associations
• international and cultural clubs

Sports

• University football team
• basketball team
• volleyball team
• other sports teams organized through member schools and campus sports services

Career & internships

Employment rate: 97%

Partner companies

• Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona
• Avanade
• HP
• CISCO
• Bayer
• Siemens
• KPMG
• T-Systems
• Oracle
• NTT DATA
• SAP
• Allianz
• Parlem Telecom
• Factor Energia

Internships: Each school at Ramon Llull University offers strong internship and career services. ESADE and La Salle, for example, maintain extensive internship networks and career fairs connecting students with multinational companies. The Corporate Board Council at La Salle Campus Barcelona brings together over thirty leading companies (e.g. Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, Avanade, HP, CISCO, Bayer, Siemens, KPMG, T-Systems, Oracle, NTT DATA, SAP, Allianz, Parlem Telecom, Factor Energia) to collaborate on talent, innovation and recruitment.

Admission requirements

Required documents

• Online application via each school (ESADE
• IQS
• La Salle
• Blanquerna)
• academic transcripts
• proof of language (Spanish
• Catalan and/or English as required)
• CV where applicable
• motivation letter
• recommendation letters (for some programs)
• passport or ID; some programs may require admission tests and/or interviews

Tuition costs

• €10,000 - €25,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 20.00%
• Scholarships available: Ramon Llull University and its member schools (ESADE, IQS, La Salle, Blanquerna) offer partial scholarships and financial aid based on academic merit, financial need and specific profiles (e.g. regional, field of study). Some schools have their own scholarship funds to support talented students and promote access. External funding schemes and bank loans may complement institutional aid. Details are provided on each school’s website.
• Additional costs: Books €100-200/year, Student card €25

Quick facts

• Founded: 1990
• Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.url.edu
• +34 93 253 30 00