Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

The Universitat de Barcelona (UB) is a significant institution within the Catalan university system. Recent news highlights its strong academic standing and expansion in neuroscience research. According to the QS World Ranking, several disciplines within the Catalan university system, including those at UB, rank among the top 50 globally. This underscores the university's international recognition and competitiveness. Furthermore, plans are underway to construct the Barcelona Center for Applied Neurosciences (BCAN) on the UB's Mundet campus. This project, slated to begin in 2027, aims to establish the most powerful applied neuroscience center in Europe, transforming the Antic Teatre del Campus Mundet. The Diputació de Barcelona, the Generalitat, and the UB are collaborating on this initiative, demonstrating the university's commitment to advancing scientific research and its relevance in the field of neuroscience.