Catalan universities lead the state in science and technology studies.
The UPC and the UPF are the best rated in this area according to the CyD Foundation ranking.
BarcelonaCatalan universities are leaders in STEM studies in Spain. This is indicated by the results of the latest annual ranking compiled by the Knowledge and Development Foundation (CYD). This ranking focuses on STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and, without a doubt, the best-performing universities are Catalan universities.
Of these twelve degrees, the highest-ranked university is not Catalan: industrial engineering (Comillas Pontifical University) and mechanical engineering (Carlos III University of Madrid). It is followed by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), which leads in high-performance points for biology and computer engineering degrees. It is also ranked highest in biology, physics, chemical engineering, and chemistry.
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5 of the 10 best universities in the State are Catalan
According to the global ranking compiled by the CyD Foundation, five Catalan universities are among the top 10 in Spain: the UAB (1st), the UPF (3rd), the UB (6th), the URV (7th), and the URL (9th). In fact, the Autonomous University of Barcelona was the top-ranked university. It is also the highest-rated university in terms of knowledge transfer.
