Ramon Llull University

Universitat Ramon Llull (Ramon Llull University, URL) is a private federated university based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1990 and named after the medieval philosopher and writer Ramon Llull, it operates as a network of independent higher-education institutions rather than a single centralized campus university. Its affiliated centers include well-known schools such as ESADE (business and law), IQS (engineering and sciences), Blanquerna (communication, education, and health sciences), La Salle (engineering and architecture), and several specialized institutes in philosophy, bioethics, and mental health. URL is recognized in Spain for strong professional and graduate-oriented programs, particularly in business, engineering, health sciences, communication, and social sciences. Students typically study at one of the member institutions while earning degrees conferred under the Ramon Llull University umbrella. The university emphasizes internationalization, industry links, and applied learning, with ESADE in particular maintaining a prominent global reputation. As a private institution, URL serves a sizable student body across multiple urban locations in Barcelona and nearby areas. Programs are offered at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, with teaching primarily in Catalan and Spanish and many programs also available in English, especially at ESADE and IQS.