Lifelong learning
More than 20 years' experience in e-learning
The UOC's students are inquisitive, persevering people who play an active part in their education.
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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
Conceived from start to finish on the internet, the UOC was born in 1995: the world's first online university.
students
71,598 graduates
4,600 Updated as of January 2019
teaching staff members
80%
A university with social impact around the globe, born in Barcelona Students in over
study and have a job.
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countries
75%
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UNESCO chairs
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Postgraduate training with the Red Cross, UNITAR, FAO, WHO and UNWTO.
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The UOC is wholeheartedly committed to making itself open to the world. It's doing this through commitments to the 2030 Agenda and alliances based on collaboration and respect.
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 Three research centres
Doctoral school
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.
doctoral-school.uoc.edu Our Doctoral School offers programmes specializing in the knowledge society.
eLearn Center elearncenter.uoc.edu The eLearn Center fosters innovation and supports applied research in e-learning, while also promoting the value of e-learning.
A top-level journal in 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.
Human Resources Excellence in Research
A unique educational model
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300 researchers
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Programmes and courses for the professions of the future
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bachelor’s degrees
(4 are joint programmes and 2 are double degrees)
university master's degrees (13 are joint programmes)
doctoral programmes postgraduate diplomas, specializations and courses
Endorsed by students 93% would choose the UOC again.
ethe.uoc.edu International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education (ETHE). Jointly published with the University of Los Andes (Colombia).
77% would recommend studying at the UOC.
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
Human Resources Excellence in Research (HRS4R) seal awarded by the European Commission.
research groups
At the UOC students learn actively, collaborating with fellow students and using a variety of tools and resources. They can count on guidance from the teaching staff at all times, and assessment is competency-based
93% employment rate among UOC students.
7 fields of knowledge
Internationally acknowledged
Rankings
Prizes
Times Higher Education Ranking (2018) Among the top 800 universities worldwide.
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.
Shanghai Ranking (2018) Among the top 300 universities in the field of Communication and among the top 500 in Education worldwide. EDEN Award of Institutional Excellence (2016) FSO Ranking by Hamilton Global Awarded by the European Distance and Intelligence (2018) E-learning Network. Top Spanish-speaking online educational institution in the world.
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Recognized by companies
Arts and Humanities 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
UOC X (Xtended Studies)
UOC Corporate
UOC Alumni
UOC Media
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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.
Management drive. Digital leadership
Keeping up-to-date
Publishing
Neus Fàbregues, bachelor's degree holder in Social Education
Strategy
Networking
Games
"Innovation, adaptability and teamwork are some of our company’s values that we find in UOC graduates".
Sales and marketing
Professional career
Play
Finance
Entrepreneurship
profession-focused courses language courses, seminars and open courses MOOCs training cycles for vocational training (Jesuïtes Educació in alliance with the UOC)
"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".
Emili Pascual, Banc Sabadell's Director of Employer Branding
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
The UOC is the top university in Catalonia and third in Spain in terms of number of students with disabilities (2016/2017 academic year). Recognition from ONCE's ILUNION for its commitment to accessibility (2017). uoc.edu
Gold Medal from the Spanish Red Cross (2015). FEDER Award for the Inclusion of People with Rare Diseases (2016).
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.