Overview

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra Facultat de Ciències de la Salut i de la Vida is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Established in 1990, the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences began its medical program in 2018. It offers a Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina), Bachelor of Human Biology (Grado en Biología Humana), Master’s programs in health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health), and PhD programs in health sciences. It is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Programs Offered

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra Facultat de Ciències de la Salut i de la Vida provides the following programs:
– Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina)
– Bachelor of Human Biology (Grado en Biología Humana)
– Master’s programs in health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health)
– PhD programs in health sciences

Accreditation and Recognition

The faculty holds accreditation from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. Its programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Global Standing

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra is ranked 343 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Enrollment and Tuition Fees

The faculty enrolls approximately 1,500-2,000 students across all programs. Tuition fees are structured as follows:
– Bachelor of Medicine: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €6,000-€8,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Human Biology: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).

Application Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following requirements:
– High school diploma or equivalent with strong academic performance in science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics).
– Proficiency in Spanish or Catalan (DELE or equivalent language test scores for non-native speakers).
– Submission of academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
– Entrance examination (Selectividad or equivalent for international students).

Admissions

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra Facultat de Ciències de la Salut i de la Vida admits both male and female students. International students are welcome to apply. For inquiries, contact the admissions office at informacio@upf.edu.

Contact Information

For further information, reach out to the admissions team via email at informacio@upf.edu.