Detailed introduction of University Ramon Llull:

Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Barcelona, ​​Catalonia, Spain, the city is the cultural and technological center of Spain, providing students with rich learning and practical resources, as well as a vibrant living environment.

Number of students: In the 2021-2022 academic year, there are 21,253 undergraduate students. The school has students from 121 countries, accounting for 26% of the total number of students, reflecting its diverse and international student composition.

History and Establishment

University Ramon Llull was founded in 1990, but its history can be traced back to the 19th century, when it was formed by the merger of several educational institutions.

The name of the school is taken from the 13th The university is named after Ramón, a famous Catalan writer, philosopher and poet in the 18th century, in memory of his important contribution to Catalan literature and culture.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As the first non-profit private university in Spain that fully complies with the European higher education framework, its official degree has been certified by the Ministry of Education of China. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in Spanish, Catalan and English to meet the needs of different students.

Faculty: It has 1,587 academic staff members, and its faculty has rich teaching and practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality educational guidance.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has 51 research groups, 33 projects funded by the National R&D and Innovation Program, and 28 active European research projects. It actively promotes scientific research innovation and knowledge transformation, and has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many fields.

Institutional Nature

Private University.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on "to be and to know”, which means that it not only focuses on students’ knowledge learning, but also pays more attention to students’ personal growth and all-round development, and is committed to cultivating future talents with social responsibility, critical thinking ability and professional literacy, so that students can succeed in both personal and professional fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: It covers a wide range of disciplines, such as business, management, engineering, education, psychology, health sciences, design, etc. Some of these disciplines have high international visibility and influence, such as the business management major of ESADE Business School ranks first in Spanish-speaking countries and first in Spanish universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities; the school’s project management master’s program was awarded 5 stars in the QS STARS project, which is the highest recognition in the evaluation system and the only major in Spain that has obtained GAC PMI certification.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of scientific research centers and laboratories, such as the EBRO Observatory Institute and joint research laboratories established in cooperation with enterprises, which provide advanced technical support and experimental conditions for scientific research in related fields.

Department Settings

It consists of 8 higher education and research institutions and 1 affiliated center, including IQS, Blanquerna, La Salle, ESADE, Pere Tarrés Faculty of Social Education and Social Work, Ebro Observatory University Institute, Vidal i Barraquer University School of Mental Health, Borja Institute of Bioethics and ESDI Higher School of Design, etc. These institutions have 13 colleges and 3 university institutes, providing a rich variety of professional courses and academic research directions.

Ranking

QS World University Rankings: 466th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

THE Times Higher Education World Employability Rankings: 147th.

Academic Ranking of World Universities: Business Administration ranked 100-150th / No. 1 in Spanish-speaking countries, Management ranked 100-150th / No. 1 in Spanish universities.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees are about 10,000-15,000 euros per year, and master's tuition fees are about 12,000-20,000 euros per year. Tuition fees for different majors may vary.

Living expenses: The living expenses in Barcelona are relatively high, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., about 800-1200 euros per month.

Campus environment

Teaching facilities: The school has 15 libraries with convenient opening hours to meet students' different study schedules; it is also equipped with two advanced sports complexes for students to exercise and leisure activities.

Campus life: The school provides students with 3 dormitory areas with complete dormitory facilities, making students feel at home. In addition, the school also has numerous clubs and community organizations, where students can participate in various cultural, artistic, sports and other activities to enrich their extracurricular life, make friends and expand their network.