Master s Programs UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA

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1 BARCELONA CATALONIA Master s Programs UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA

2 As an international student, are you looking for a high-quality academic education? At Catalan universities you are guaranteed first-class study programs that are internationally recognized and independently assessed for quality. Teaching and research of highest the quality highest quality The master s programs offered at Catalan universities are structured according to the The Master s Programmes needs at Catalonia of students Universities and go hand in hand are with structured strong cooperation in response ties with to both the business world current research. Out student demand, combined of all of the master s degrees on offer, the with a strong cooperation with note. the business word as well as being closely tied to current Catalan universities are renowned for their research. university master s degrees are of particular research, and this reputation is based on rigorous quality control and internationally recognized degrees. Catalonia Universities are renowned for their investigative research and independent thinking, and this reputation is cemented with rigorous quality control and internationally recognised degrees. The master s degree courses have been designed to ensure that students are sufficiently qualified to do skilled work and to go on to take postgraduate courses, should they wish to do so. The Catalan universities master s degree courses train students so that they may immediately start on a professional career or a PhD program.

Teaching and research of highest the quality highest quality The master s programs offered at Catalan universities are structured according to the The Master s Programmes needs at Catalonia of

3 Why study in Catalonia? There are very good reasons to study in Catalonia. High standards Catalan universities are renowned for their research and independent thinking, and this reputation is accredited with nationally certified degrees and rigorous quality control. Strong links to research What further distinguishes Catalonia is the high percentage of university-based research, which makes building a strong connection between research and education possible. Close cooperation with industry Many master s programs give students a chance to work in close cooperation with industry, giving them a distinct advantage over their peers when entering the labor market. Future career Being an international master s degree student at a Catalan university gives you more than just a high-quality education. It gives you a place where you can start building your future career. Way of life With one of the highest standards of living in Europe, Barcelona offers a first-class environment in which to live and study, with a solid knowledge system and research infrastructures. TALLAR

Strong links to research What further distinguishes Catalonia is the high percentage of university-based research, which makes building a strong connection between research and education possible.

4 International quality guarantee In the elite world of research Catalonia is in the group of the five leading countries in European Research Council (ERC) calls per million inhabitants and it also occupies the third position in the European Union. Catalonia boasts twice the European average of attracting researcher excellence grants. TALLAR CATALONIA: A KNOWLEDGE HUB IN SOUTHERN EUROPE All of the university master s degree courses offered at Catalan universities have been evaluated by prestigious independent institutions such as AQU Catalunya (Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan University System), which is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

TALLAR CATALONIA: A KNOWLEDGE HUB IN SOUTHERN EUROPE All of the university master s degree courses offered at Catalan universities have been evaluated by prestigious independent institutions such as

5 Access to large-scale scientific facilities Catalonia has large-scale infrastructures, such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), the ALBA Synchrotron Light Facility and the CNAG, one of the major genome sequencing centers in Europe. Campuses of Excellence Nine Catalan universities hold the title of International Campus of Excellence. This distinction recognizes the university s quality and excellence as well as its contribution to the social and economic environment. ECTS Master s degree courses are based on credits, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Each credit corresponds to 25 to 30 working hours, the time required to complete all planned learning activities, including attending lectures, seminars, independent and private study, preparation of projects and examinations. One- or two-year programs Master s degree courses are a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 120, the equivalent of one or two academic years of full-time study, respectively. Access Anyone with an officially recognized university degree may apply for admission to a master s degree course. Those with a qualification obtained at a foreign university may be admitted to a master s degree course provided that they obtain prior official recognition of their degree or, if this is not possible, prior verification that their studies constitute a level of education equivalent to that of a Spanish bachelor s degree and which would enable their admission to a postgraduate course in the country issuing the qualification. Official admission will depend on the individual university s admission criteria.

This distinction recognizes the university s quality and excellence as well as its contribution to the social and economic environment.

6 Prices, grants and funding Fees can be found online. Students taking master s degree courses may apply for grants and funding at Specific funding is also available to facilitate student mobility and researcher training, for those wishing to carry out research or complete their doctoral thesis. Information on grants and funding: The Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) also offers specific financial aid programs for students (preferential loans to cover enrollment fees, purchase computers, obtain guaranties, etc.). THE CATALAN UNIVERSITIES HAVE ATTRACTED THE INTEREST OF PEOPLE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS AND FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Information on grants and funding: The Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) also offers specific financial aid programs for students

7 A support system for international students All Catalan universities have guidance and information services, either in person or online. These services will help and inform the international students regarding everything that concerns their studies and the university services they may need during their stay. The Catalan universities promote and support all the services and activities that enable students to make the most of university life, such as libraries, teaching laboratories, sports facilities, medical insurance and job banks. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MASTER S STUDENTS BY AGE EUROPEAN UNION REST OF EUROPE AFRICA LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN USA AND CANADA ASIA AND OCEANIA OTHER

The Catalan universities promote and support all the services and activities that enable students to make the most of university life, such as libraries, teaching laboratories,

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GRADUATE PROGRAMME BARCELONA 2015/2016

GRADUATE PROGRAMME BARCELONA 2015/ GRADUATE PROGRAMME Barcelona 2015 / The University of Barcelona s Graduate Programme in Business has been developed for students who intend to pursue an international