The School of Engineering of Barcelona (ETSEIB) was created in 1851. In 1971 it merged with other schools of engineering and architecture to form the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).

The ETSEIB combines its long-standing tradition with its endeavours to bring about renewal and continuous improvement. This has made it one of the best schools of engineering in Spain and it enjoys an excellent reputation on the international stage.
The School has close ties with industry, the financial sector and local businesses, which it complements with its efforts to secure international outreach and recognition.
The research and technology and knowledge transfer activities that the School’s departments, research centres and groups carry out have made it a pioneer in many fields of science and technology. This in turn has favoured the ETSEIB’s extensive involvement with the industrial sector.

Some numerical data that give an idea of the current size of the school: a building with 47,000 m2 built, more than 4000 students, over 400 professors integrated in 15 departments and about 200 administrative and service staff.