Pompeu Fabra University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Pompeu Fabra University

Barcelona

Spain

Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) was founded in 1990 and is one of the leading universities in Spain. It is best known for its high-quality teaching and research programmes in economics, business, communication and the humanities. What makes the UPF stand out from other regional universities is its commitment to modern approaches in higher education and its international outlook, with an international student community of over 7,000.

Overall Score:

45.29

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

8778

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

35112

Location

Barcelona is a vibrant city located in the northeast of Spain, with a population of 1.6 million people. As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona has one of the busiest airports in the world as well as excellent connections to other regions of Spain by rail, bus, and car. One of the most visited sites is the world-famous Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s epic work of art and architecture.

Overall Scores

Academics

56.73

Happiness

45.7

Costs

33.43

Overall Grade

45.29

1. Academics

Rank:

186

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

22.4

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

10

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

56.73

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

52.1

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

13

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

55.46

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

45.7

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

32.6

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

29

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

35112

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

33.43

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

45.29

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C