Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Ibero-America
Number 1 online university
Worldwide
Top 175 among the world's youngest universities
Spain
1st. online university under 50 years old
UOC, the world's first online university
25 years of the world's first online university
The UOC was created in Barcelona in 1994 and teaching began in 1995, with 200 students. It was the first university ever to run exclusively online. The University continually uses cutting-edge e-learning research and innovation to refine the UOC methodology. This is possible thanks to UOC R&I and its 50 plus research groups, as well as the eLearning Innovation Center, which drives educational innovation at the UOC. Furthermore, as pioneers and leaders in education's digital transformation, we lend our knowledge and experience to education administrations in need of them. Find out how.
Moreover, with more than 85,700 graduates, it is now one of the biggest universities in Spain.
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87,500
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students |
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95,000
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graduates |
A global university with social impact
Created by the Catalan government, the UOC is a university run privately to provide a public service and facilitates equitable and inclusive access to higher education.
We adopted the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as our roadmap.
Active members of international networks
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| The UOC is a member of the MIT’s Jameel World Education Lab, which seeks to promote excellence and transformation in education. |
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The UOC's methodology – its proprietary learning model – is based on three basic elements: learning resources, personalized student support from teaching staff, and collaboration.
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494
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faculty members & research staff |
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155
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of whom are full-time researchers |
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6,500
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course instructors and tutors |
Shanghai Ranking of World Universities
- Among the 200 best universities in Communication
- Among the 500 best universities in Education
U-Multirank
Top scores in:
- Knowledge transfer
- Regional engagement
- International orientation
European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
The UOC is a global university that adheres to the standards set by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
European Commission's Human Resources for Research (HRS4R)
Quality seal by the European Commission that recognizes our HR excellence in research.
Research focused where technology and social & human sciences converge
· 52 research groups
· 500+ researchers
Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3)
Specializing in the internet and technology's effects on human behaviour.
eHealth Center
Conducting research in digital health to contribute towards a paradigm shift in health and transformation of the system.
eLearning Innovation Center
Innovating in learning for the evolution of our educational model.
Doctoral School
It organizes and coordinates the doctoral courses at the UOC and acts as a reference framework for the different doctoral programmes offered.
7 fields of knowledge
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Arts and Humanities |
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Information and Communication Sciences |
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Health Sciences |
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Law and Political Science |
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Economics and Business |
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Computer Science, Multimedia and Telecommunications |
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Psychology and Education Sciences |
Alliances with UN institutions
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
This institution has provided support for the Master's Degree in Food, Society and International Food Governance.
United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR)
Joint programmes for the Master's Degree in Conflict, Peace and Security and the Master's Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
World Health Organization (WHO)
We collaborate with the WHO in the area of e-health and jointly launched the Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Programme in French.