About Universitat de Barcelona
Founded in 1450, the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Spain and Europe. Located in the vibrant city of Barcelona, UB serves approximately 63,000 students across its 16 faculties, offering a comprehensive range of programs, including 74 undergraduate degrees, 349 graduate programs, and 48 doctoral programs. The university is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation, housing over 5,000 full-time researchers and participating in numerous national and international research projects. The UB emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to education, fostering critical thinking and creativity among its students. The university's campuses are integrated into the urban landscape of Barcelona, providing students with access to cultural activities and resources that enhance their academic experience. With a strong focus on internationalization, UB maintains over 2,800 agreements with institutions worldwide, facilitating student mobility and collaborative research.
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Accreditations and Rankings
#50
QS World University Ranking
63,000
Total Enrollment
Accreditations and Rankings
Universitat de Barcelona Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Universitat de Barcelona provides comprehensive career services aimed at supporting students in their professional development. The university offers personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview preparation, as well as access to job fairs featuring top employers across various sectors. UB emphasizes experiential learning through internships that allow students to gain practical experience while studying. This hands-on approach enhances employability and helps students build valuable professional networks. Additionally, UB maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. The Career Services office also provides online resources that include job listings, career advice articles, and tools for professional development.
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Graduate in Physics (1977), PhD in Physical Sciences (1982) from the University of Barcelona and Docteur d'etat ès-sciences (1983) from the Université Paul Sabatier. Professor in the Department of Electronics at the UB since 1990. Coordinator of the Teaching Improvement and Innovation Programme (PMID) at the University of Barcelona since 2008, coordinator of the research group recognised by the Generalitat de Catalunya (MIND) since 2009 and Director of the Department of Electronics since 2005. Member of the teaching innovation group e-LINDO since 2004. He has published more than 200 articles in international scientific journals, presented more than 300 communications at international conferences, supervised 6 doctoral theses, and has been principal investigator of numerous national and international research projects. His field of expertise is the structural, electrical and optical characterization of semiconductor materials, applied to the solution of specific problems in advanced materials science and sensor devices.
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Dr. Alejandra Montané López. Graduate in Philosophy and Educational Sciences and PhD in Pedagogy. Professor in the Department of Didactics and Educational Organization at the University of Barcelona. Director of the European project TO INN From tradition to innovation in Teacher Training Institutions https://www.toinn.org/ which includes the course "Keys to innovation in university teaching" which she also coordinates. She belongs to the research and teaching innovation group Fodip Teacher Training and Pedagogical Innovation http://www.ub.edu/fodip/ and to the Novedusoc group Innovation in Social Education http://www.ub.edu/novedusoc/inici. She belongs to the CLACSO groups Politicized Social Science and Universities and Higher Education Policies. Her interests and scientific production are linked to teacher training and educational policies.
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She holds a degree in Chemistry, an experimental master's degree and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona. Her PhD focused on the maturation and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys. She has worked in the field of SEM, TEM and AFM microscopies, as well as in XPS spectroscopy and white light interferometry. She has been an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at the UB and has taught practical microscopy classes to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has extensive experience in the characterisation of all types of materials, from the macro to the nano scale. She currently works as a research support technician at the Scientific and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona.
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Blanca Garí, Professor of Medieval History at the University of Barcelona's Department of History and Archaeology, specializes in female mysticism in the late Middle Ages. A member of the Institute for Research on Medieval Cultures (IRCVM), she has authored several volumes exploring the spiritual writings and contributions of women mystics from this period.
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Blanca Villuendas, a PhD candidate at the Spanish National Research Council and the Complutense University of Madrid, focuses her research on Medieval Judaeo-Arabic literature, particularly in the field of Divination. She examines and edits manuscripts from two synagogues in Cairo, with a keen interest in understanding how works and ideas were transmitted across cultures. Her work challenges traditional notions of cultural identity, using the lens of Divination to offer fresh and intriguing perspectives.
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Delfi I. Nieto-Isabel, a PhD student at the Department of Medieval History, Palaeography & Diplomatics at the University of Barcelona, focuses her research on spirituality networks in the Late Middle Ages, particularly among heretical groups in southern Europe. Her work explores both the dynamics within these groups and their interactions with the inquisitors who persecuted them. Delfi incorporates Digital Humanities methods into her research to deepen understanding of these historical networks.
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With a Master’s degree in Historical Studies from the Universitat de Barcelona (2012) and experience as a PhD Visiting Student at the University of Cambridge (2013), this researcher is currently pursuing a doctorate in Early Modern History as part of the Society and Culture program at the Universitat de Barcelona.
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Pau Castell, with a BA in History, an MA in Medieval Cultures, and a PhD in Medieval History from the University of Barcelona, specializes in the history of witchcraft and witch-hunts in the Catalan region. Awarded a pre-doctoral fellowship (2008-2012), his PhD, completed in 2013, won the 2014 Best Doctoral Thesis in Medieval History by the Noguera Foundation. His research spans archives in France, Spain, and Catalonia, with academic work at universities like the Université de Lausanne and the University of Oxford. He has extensively published on 15th-16th century witch-hunts and teaches Units 1 and 3 in this MOOC.
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Gemma Pellissa Prades, the coordinator of the MOOC "Magic in the Middle Ages," holds a Ph.D. in Catalan Language and Literature from the University of Barcelona, where she was a lecturer when the project began. Currently, she is a Beatriu de Pinós Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University's Department of the Classics. Her research focuses on sentimental romances and fifteenth-century translations.
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Dr. Aleix Prat, a graduate in Medicine from the University of Barcelona (2003), is the Head of Medical Oncology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and leads the "Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors" research group at IDIBAPS. He has been recognized with a 2013 Extraordinary Doctorate Award from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and is a professor at the University of Barcelona. He co-founded the spin-off Reveal Genomics, SL, aiming to enhance precision diagnostics in oncology. His work focuses on breast cancer genomics, clinical trials, and biomarker development for personalized medicine. Dr. Prat has contributed to over 200 publications, holds three patents, and is actively involved in leading clinical and translational cancer research globally.
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With a PhDc, multiple master’s degrees in Critical Care, Research, and Hospital Management, and certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), this professional leads R&D at the Clinical Simulation Laboratory of the University of Barcelona. A key figure in the European Society for Simulation (SESAM) and former president of the Spanish Society for Simulation and Patient Safety (SESSEP), she plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare simulation education. She directs the Master's in Clinical Simulation and Safety at the University of Barcelona, serves on various editorial boards, and has lectured at numerous national and international conferences.
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As the head of Patient Safety and the Training Unit at Sistema d’Emergències Mèdiques (SEM), this professional oversees the management of personnel within the training area and clinical work groups in the Clinical Board. They are also responsible for protocolization and activation codes in the medical emergency assistance area at SEM, ensuring high standards in emergency response and patient care.
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With a degree in Physics (1988), a PhD in Physical Sciences (1993) from the University of Barcelona, and a Master in University Academic Policy and Management (2011), this professional has been a professor in the Department of Electronics at UB since 1995 and achieved accreditation as a chair professor in 2009. She leads the e-LINDO teaching innovation group and has an extensive research portfolio, with over 200 scientific articles and more than 350 conference presentations, including 25 invited talks. Specializing in Transmission Electron Microscopy and related analytical techniques, she applies her expertise to advanced materials science, having supervised 10 doctoral theses and led numerous national and international research projects.
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Godefroid de Callataÿ is a Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Oriental Institute of the University of Louvain. His research specializes in the history of Arabic sciences and philosophy, particularly examining the significant role of Islam in transmitting knowledge from Greek Antiquity to the Latin West during the Middle Ages. He has published extensively on the encyclopedic corpus known as Rasā’il Ikhwān al-Ṣafā’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity) and, since 2012, has directed the project Speculum Arabicum, which focuses on comparative medieval encyclopaedism at the University of Louvain.
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A postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the Department of Early Modern History at the Universitat de Barcelona, she holds a European doctorate in the History of Art from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Her doctoral thesis focused on the public celebrations in viceroyal Naples during the mid-seventeenth century, based on an unpublished source: the written chronicle of Andrea Rubino, which encompasses the years 1648-1669. Her interest in the Neapolitan viceroyalty began with her undergraduate thesis presented in 2004 at the Università degli Studi della Tuscia de Viterbo, exploring the artistic pursuits of Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzmán, Count of Peñaranda, who served as Viceroy of Naples from 1659 to 1664.
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Jaume Dantí is a full professor specializing in Early Modern History at the Universitat de Barcelona, where he has dedicated his career to exploring the complexities of historical narratives and cultural identities. He earned his degree in Geography and History in 1978 and subsequently obtained his Doctorate in History in 1986, both from the Universitat de Barcelona. Dantí has served as a University Associate Professor since 1988 and became a full professor in the Early Modern History department, significantly contributing to the academic community.
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Joan Mendoza holds a degree in Philosophy from Universitat Ramon Llull and a diploma in Advanced Studies in Moral and Political Philosophy from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), where he is currently pursuing a doctorate. He works as a research support technician at the Scientific and Technological Centers of UB, gaining extensive experience in electron microscopy, applied to both biomedicine and materials science.
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Joan-Lluís Palos is a Professor of Early Modern History at the Universitat de Barcelona, where he completed his doctorate in 1990. He has enriched his academic experience through research and teaching positions at esteemed institutions like the University of Cambridge, the Instituto Universitario Europeo in Florence, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA. His current research centers on Eleanor Alvarez of Toledo, Duchess of Tuscany, focusing on the cultural exchanges between Florence and Spain during the mid-sixteenth century, aiming to illuminate the intricate interactions that influenced the cultural dynamics of that era.
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Jordi Díaz holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the Universitat de Barcelona and a degree in Materials Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Currently, he coordinates the Nanometric Techniques Unit at the UB Scientific and Technological Centers (CCiTUB) and oversees the NanoDivulga UB project. As an editor of the BCNano Newsletter for CCiTUB, he actively promotes nanotechnology education and awareness through various events, lectures, and workshops. Additionally, he contributes to the Ibero-American NANODYF network's educational guide on nanotechnology, enhancing the understanding and outreach of this innovative field.
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Jordi Salat is a mathematician and oceanographer at the Institute of Marine Sciences in Barcelona, bringing over 30 years of expertise in ocean dynamics, water masses, and air-sea interactions. His extensive involvement in marine studies includes participation in numerous international projects focused on operational oceanography, fisheries, climate, and the physical-biological interactions within natural marine ecosystems. Salat has also created methodological tools for long-term hydrographic data analysis, processing oceanographic and biological data, studying population dynamics, conducting morphometric analysis, and developing bioeconomic models, significantly advancing the field of marine science.