Welcome to the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia, UOC). We are a flexible international online university, adapted to your available time and ready to help you face the challenge of a diverse, inter-connected and very demanding world.
Start here to learn about the university distance learning education available at the UOC and discover how we can help you fulfill your educational, professional and personal goals.
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About us
The UOC began more than 15 years ago as an e-learning institution and solely as an e-learning institution. As a result, our teaching and learning model is flexible and innovative. Located in Barcelona, Spain physically and virtually around the globe, the UOC is an online university that has been winning international awards on e-learning since 1997.
- Get to know the UOC
- Learn more about our mission, based on values of diversity, participation, quality, innovation and cooperation
- The UOC at a glance
- View our history
Why the UOC
- See why more than 54,000 students have chosen the UOC
- Read more about our international awards
- See what the UOC community says about their experiences
Studying at the UOC
- Learn about our innovative educational model and view a video presentation
- Find out more about studying online at the UOC
- How to apply to our new postgraduate courses
The UOC Worldwide
- Take a look at our worldwide reach
- View the UOC´s international networks
- Read more about our international awards
Find a program
The UOC offers over 1,000 courses in a range of bachelors, masters, postgraduate and continuing education programmes.
Contact us
Our training advisors are available to answer your questions and help you choose a course:
+ 34 93 326 30 00
queries@uoc.edu
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