The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a generalist campus-based University, hosting 43.000 students. The UAB plays a leading role in scientific research and the wide range of disciplines represented promotes a multidisciplinary approach. The university was selected among the top five universities to be recognized as a Campus of International Excellence by the Spanish government in its first edition (2009). UAB holds a leading position in the most prestigious and influence international university rankings. In recent years, this award has been favoured by the growing impact of the research, the constant improvement of the quality of teaching and the ability to attract international talent. This progress has been decisive in going forward to leading positions among Spanish universities in the two main university rankings: the QS World University Ranking (second-ranked university in Spain according to the QS Ranking 2020. The UAB is located at position 188 in the world ranking (and 82 in Europe) and the QS University Rankings: Top 50 Under 50 2018 (12th in the world, 5th in Europe and 2nd in Spain). The UAB's commitment to internationalization is reflected in its satellite office in Shanghai as well as agreements with many international universities facilitating exchanges and joint projects for students and researchers.

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a generalist campus-based University, hosting 43.000 students. The UAB plays a leading role in scientific research and the wide range of disciplines represented promotes a multidisciplinary approach.