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Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
(UOC)
About
The Open University of Catalonia is a private open university based in Barcelona, Spain.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,578
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 96.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 667
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 401+ | 18.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =648 | 29.1 | 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universitat Oberta de Catalunya?
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,669.
When was Universitat Oberta de Catalunya founded?
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya was founded in 1994.
What are the top subjects at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya?
Top subjects at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya include: Communication & Media Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Education & Training, Social Sciences, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Universitat Oberta de Catalunya located?
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya is located in Barcelona, Spain.