Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

Undergraduate and graduate education

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU (UAO CEU) is a private university within the CEU Group, one of Spain's major educational organizations. In more than 50 years of teaching, it reports having educated over 15,000 students. Programs include undergraduate and dual degrees, master's and graduate programs, specialty courses, and doctoral studies, offered in person and in hybrid formats.

Academic areas and programs

The university organizes its teaching across six main areas:

• Law and political science: degrees in law, criminology and security, and political science and international relations, along with dual degrees and certificates such as the International Law Certificate and the Diploma in Technology and Digital Law.
• Business and economics: business management, marketing and sales management, business intelligence, and economics and management, including bilingual options and international dual degrees.
• Communication: journalism, advertising and public relations, and communication and digital content creation. Certificates include sports journalism in partnership with newspaper SPORT.
• Education and humanities: early childhood education, elementary education, philosophy, and dual degrees, including bilingual options.
• Health: psychology, nursing, and a new medical degree, as well as dual degrees with criminology or philosophy.
• Sports: sports and exercise science, taught at Escuela Universitaria VITAE, an affiliated institution.

International profile and recognition

The university emphasizes international education. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, CEU universities rank 348th worldwide and seventh in Spain for international student diversity. UAO CEU has also welcomed its first Marie Curie researcher, strengthening its research activity.

Admissions and financial aid

Applications for graduate programs are open and can be submitted online at no charge. The university offers scholarships and financial aid for undergraduate and graduate study, along with dedicated support for students with disabilities, athletes, and students seeking housing. It also provides guidance for students, families, and high schools.

Student life and services

Campus services include career development, international relations, a library, psychological support, campus ministry, and academic administration. Students can take part in cultural and athletic activities, volunteering, and entrepreneurship. The university also certifies skills through digital microcredentials.