Lifelong learning
The UOC's students are inquisitive, persevering people who play an active part in their education.
LEARNING TRANSFORMING Barcelona Bogota Mexico City Madrid Palma Seville Valencia
More than 25 years' experience in e-learning
77,500
We foster talent, we connect knowledge
Headquarters Avinguda del Tibidabo, 39-43 08035 Barcelona (+34) 932 532 300
All the UOC's centres at offices.uoc.edu
The idea behind the founding of the UOC, back in 1995, was not for a distance university, but to take advantage of the incipient World Wide Web to create the first ever distanceless university.
students
89,300 graduates
5,600
faculty members, course instructors and tutors
A university with social impact around the globe, born in Barcelona
82%
study and have a job.
87%
The UOC has students in
142
countries
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@UOCuniversity @UOCrespon UOC UOC.universitat
2
UNESCO chairs
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya uoc.edu
Updated: April 2021
are aged 25 or over. Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Postgraduate training with the Red Cross, UNITAR and UNWTO.
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The UOC is strongly committed to being open to the world, on a basis of respect and collaboration. It favours learning that is globally and socially responsible, promotes knowledge that is open to all, is committed to gender equality and seeks responses to society’s challenges, as per those defined in the 2030 Agenda.
We are part of:
• The International Association of Universities (IAU) as a leader for the SDG on good health and well-being and a member of the working group on technology and higher education. • The CINDA network, currently chaired by the president of the UOC. • The vice presidency of research for the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN). • The EUA Open Access Group. • WHO collaborating centres for eHealth.
UOC R&I
Research and specialization in the knowledge society Research is an essential part of the UOC’s mission. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on the interaction between human and social sciences and technology through its research and innovation centres and academic faculties. The UOC also has a doctoral school.
Two research centres
One learning innovation centre
Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) in3.uoc.edu The IN3 specializes in the study of the internet and the effects of interactions between digital technologies and human activity.
eLearn Center elearncenter.uoc.edu It drives the evolution of the UOC’s learning model, facilitating applied research in online education, encouraging innovation and highlighting the value of e-learning.
eHealth Center ehealth-center.uoc.edu The eHealth Center uses technology to educate and empower citizens and professionals to lead the paradigm shift in health.
Doctoral school
A top-level journal in e-learning
ethe.uoc.edu International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education (ETHE). Jointly published with the University of Los Andes (Colombia).
Human Resources Excellence in Research
A unique educational model The UOC’s learning model puts students centre stage, seeking to constantly improve their competencies. It is based on continual support, finding solutions to activities, and collaboration between students. With a diverse range of courses available at the UOC, the learning model adapts to students’ varying personal and professional profiles.
Programmes and courses for the professions of the future
25 54 8 195
bachelor’s degrees
(5 are joint programmes and 3 are double degrees)
university master's degrees (10 are joint programmes)
doctoral programmes postgraduate diplomas and specializations
Endorsed by graduates
doctoral-school.uoc.edu Our Doctoral School offers programmes specializing in the knowledge society.
87% would choose the UOC again. The 81% are satisfied with their programme.
Endorsed by experts
"Despite being online, contact between professor and student at the UOC is greater and more direct than in traditional universities".
Martin Carnoy, professor at Stanford University
Recognized by companies 93% employment rate among UOC students.
UOC X (Xtended Studies)
UOC Corporate
UOC Alumni
UOC Media
training 72 professional courses courses and language 446 seminars, courses and open courses 5 MOOCs training programmes 10 vocational (Jesuïtes Educació
corporate.uoc.edu We are committed to innovative online learning as a way to improve organizations' competitiveness.
alumni.uoc.edu We accompany UOC graduates in their lifelong learning and continual professional growth.
media.uoc.edu We create captivating content to make lifelong learning all the more enjoyable.
"Studying at the UOC has enabled us to build our corpus, based on the four 'Ps': planning, patience, perseverance and pedagogy. Thanks to these UOC qualities, we are professionals who’ll know how to face our future".
Executive initiative. Digital leadership
Keeping up-to-date
Podcast
Neus Fàbregues, bachelor's degree holder in Social Education
Strategy
Networking
Publishing
"Innovation, adaptability and teamwork are some of our company’s values that we find in UOC graduates".
Sales and marketing
Professional career
Games
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Play
in alliance with the UOC)
Emili Pascual, Banc Sabadell's Director of Employer Branding
Human Resources Excellence in Research (HRS4R) seal awarded by the European Commission.
51
research groups
More than
500
Arts and Humanities
Rankings
Prizes
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020) • The best online university in IberoAmerica. • Among the top 150 young universities. • The second best Spanish university under 50 years old.
Learning Impact Awards (2008-2016) Six prizes awarded by the IMS Global Learning Consortium, in recognition of innovative initiatives that contribute to improving learning on a global scale.
researchers
research.uoc.edu
7 fields of knowledge
Internationally acknowledged
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EDEN Award of Institutional Excellence (2016) Awarded by the European Distance and E-learning Network.
Information and Communication Sciences Health Sciences Law and Political Science Economics and Business Computer Science, Multimedia and Telecommunications Psychology and Education Sciences
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Engaged with society, culture and the economy
Internationally accredited and certified Qualifications accredited by AQU Catalunya, one of the top three agencies included in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) Internal Quality Assurance System Manual certification AQU-AUDIT UNWTO.TedQual certification World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Euro-Inf certification European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education (EQANIE)
Inclusive and socially responsible
1,700 students with a certified disability of 33% or more.
Gold Medal from the Spanish Red Cross (2015).
Recognition from ONCE's ILUNION for our commitment to accessibility (2017).
FEDER Award for the Inclusion of People with Rare Diseases (2016).
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Fem.talent Award (2015) for promoting equality.
Leadership in the International Association of Universities (IAU) in regard to the United Nation's aim for health in higher education.