Slide 1

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 2

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 3

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 4

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 5

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 6

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 7

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 8

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 9

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 10

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 11

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 12

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 13

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 14

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 15

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 16

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 17

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 18

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 19

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 20

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 21

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 22

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 23

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 24

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 25

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 26

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 27

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 28

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 29

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 30

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 31

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 32

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 33

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 34

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 35

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 36

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 37

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 38

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
•

• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona


Slide 39

IGSOC is based in Barcelona

Mission

To select world-class PhD and Master’s programs offered by Catalan
Universities
To support associate programs with IGSOC international fellowships and Highly
Qualified Visiting Professors
To stimulate new forward-thinking programs with international commitment as an
integral feature.

Partners
Government

Partners
Academic and Research

Partners
International Agencies

Corporate

Organization

Organization
Board of Trustees
Rectors of UAB, UPC, UPF, URV
President of Board of Trustees of UB
Director General of Universities - Ministry of Universities
Director General of Research - Ministry of Universities
Director of the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan
University System
Director of the Catalan Research Foundation
Executive Director of Patronat Català pro Europa
Director General of Casa Asia
Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean
Head of Corporate Finance at Caixa Catalunya savings bank
Academic Director Prof. Rolf Tarrach
Executive Director Mr. Abelard Vilardell

A quality choice of programs
• IGSOC associate programs are among the most reputed on offer in Catalonia.
• IGSOC selects its associate programs on the basis of compliance with
internationally accepted standards for PhD education and further academic
achievement, together with international orientation requirements.

• All programs are taught in English and supported with IGSOC Fellowships for
international students

PhD programs
Discipline areas
• Management and Economics
• Information Technologies
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Sciences and Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

PhD programs

Management and Economics
UAB
UAB
UPF
ESADE
IESE

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Economic Analysis (IDEA)
Economics and Management
Management Sciences
Management

PhD programs

Information Technologies
UPC
UPC
UPC
UdG
UPF

Computer Architecture and Technology
Signal Theory and Communications
Software
Information Technologies
Computer Science and Digital Communication

PhD programs

Medical and Life Sciences
UB
UB
UB
UAB
UPF

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Genetics
Food Science
Basic Biomedical Research

PhD programs

Sciences and Engineering
UAB
UPC
UPC
UdG
URV
URV

Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Technical and Computer Applications of Statistics, Operational
Research and Optimization
Environmental Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry in Industrial Processes and Products

PhD programs

Physical Sciences
UB
UB
UAB
UPC

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Mathematics
Applied Physics and Scientific Simulation

PhD programs

Social Sciences
UB
UPF

Cognitive Science and Language
Political and Social Sciences

Common Features

PhD concept - PhD programs consist of a course period and a research period
lasting at least 2 academic years, followed by the writing and presentation of a
dissertation, which normally takes 1 to 2 additional years (typically 4 years in
total).
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• Quality Learning Conditions - Lecture groups, are no larger than 10 students
on average. Access to the latest technology is provided as required.

Common Features

• Language - All programs are taught in English.
• Location - 23 programs are run in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, 2 in
Tarragona (90 km south of Barcelona) and 2 in Girona (95 km north of Barcelona)
• Tuition Fees - Most programs are highly subsidized by the Catalan Government
and fees for the program course are on average EUR 2,300 (for the minimum
number of credits required).

Common Features

• Entrance requirements - All programs welcome talented graduates of any
nationality with a recognized University degree in a relevant subject and
outstanding academic records.

• International atmosphere - The number of resident students varies from 30 to
160 depending on the program, and is 75 students on average. 47% of enrolled
students are foreign (62 different nationalities).

A large IGSOC international community

Master’s Programs

• Most European countries are presently shifting from the traditional four to
five-year first university degree system to an internationally accepted
Bachelor-Master structure.
• IGSOC is closely involved in this process, supporting curricula
adaptations and totally new International Master's programs.
• This process will lead to a first round selection of Master's programs to
be announced in mid-2004 for the academic year 2004-05

IGSOC Fellowships

•All associate PhD programs have IGSOC Fellowships at their disposal and
directly decide on their assignment.
•Assignment is made on a merit basis and only very well qualified graduates have
a chance of obtaining an IGSOC Fellowship.
•Graduates of any nationality other than Spanish may apply for an IGSOC
Fellowship.
•Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin and/or physical impairment.

IGSOC Fellowships
•Fellowships are assigned for 1 academic year (12 months) and may
be extended up to 3 additional academic years (48 months in total).
Extensions are decided annually and are subject to satisfactory
academic achievement.
•Fellowships cover:

• Tuition fees
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 800.
(years 1 and 2).
• An after-tax monthly stipend of approximately EUR 950.
(years 3 and 4).
Estimated living costs: EUR 600 - 750, per month
•Applications are made using the on-line IGSOC Fellowship Application
system.

IGSOC Fellowships

Accommodation
6 RESA Residence halls in Barcelona

1 RESA Residence hall in Girona

An on-line flat rental service
for students

1 RESA Residence hall in Tarragona

Accommodation Offices at each University also
provide information on shared flats and host
families

About Catalonia
• Catalonia benefits from a privileged geographical location, modern infrastructure
and a quality urban environment.
• Cultural and leisure facilities are extensively developed.
• Europe's Sun Belt, which includes Catalonia, southern France and Northern
Italy, offers optimum prospects for economic growth.
A Welcome Society
• Catalonia is accustomed to receiving people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has a reputation for being a diverse and tolerant
society.
• The Catalans are a hard-working and innovative people with work ethics
whereby endeavor and initiative are rewarded.

About Catalonia
A Dynamic Economy
• Catalonia has traditionally been the powerhouse of Spain.
• Current leading sectors are: motor industry, food, logistics, chemicals,
electronics, IT and petroleum by-products.
• Design, R&D, new technologies, international conferences, and high added
value business services are also highly competitive. As a result, the service
industry sector now accounts for 62% of GVA.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
There is an extensive network of private and public
research units that consists of
• universities,
• research centers funded by the Catalan and Spanish Governments,
• private company RDI departments
The private sector accounts for 65% of total RDI expenditure.

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
The Catalan Science and Technology System

About Catalonia
A Platform for Knowledge
• Catalonia has a large, modern university network made up of
• 7 public universities,
• 4 private universities,
• 1 distance learning university.
• Universities are distributed in 27 cities and towns throughout Catalonia.

About Catalonia
The Catalan University Network

About Catalonia
A Strong Cultural Environment
• Catalonia has a rich and varied culture, which is internationally recognized.
Some notable ambassadors of its culture are Antoni Gaudí, Montserrat Caballé,
Josep Carrerras and Pau Casals.
• When we think of great universally renowned painters, we might think of Joan
Miró, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí, all of which are Catalan
painters or have been closely linked to our country.

Location of Programs
23 programs run in:

Barcelona
• Catalonia's capital has a lively street life, an extensive nightlife and an
international audience. A varied range of art, music and dance can be found in the
many museums, galleries, and theatres and on the streets themselves.
• Barcelona has been referred to as one of the Design Capitals of Europe. Design
can be seen everywhere in a wide spectrum of areas, from architecture to
fashion.

Location of Programs

Barcelona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Tarragona
• Under roman rule Tarraco (Latin name of Tarragona) was a most important
capital in Southern Europe and preserves outstanding monuments of that era,
included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
• The region is one of the leading tourist sites in Europe.

Location of Programs

Tarragona

Location of Programs
2 programs run in:

Girona
• Girona has, according to surveys, the highest standard of living in both
Catalonia and the whole of Spain.

• The old part of the city is a continuous monument in a urban setting of temples,
belfries, houses and palaces, including one of the best-preserved Medieval
Jewries in Europe.

Location of Programs

Girona