About Us
University Ramon Llull is a private university located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain established in 1990. Currently it is formed by several different colleges specialized in different topics, most of which are located in downtown Barcelona.
University Ramon Llull is named after Ramon Llull, a famous writer and philosopher born in the 13th century. University Ramon Llull was founded by four educational institutions to which others were added later on. The URL is composed of:
- ESADE (Escola Superior d'Administració i Direcció d'Empreses) (1958).
- La Salle Engineering and Architecture (1903).
- IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià) - Chemical Institute of Sarriá (1905) and its two schools: IQS School of Engineering and IQS School of Management
- Blanquerna Foundation (1948).
- Pere Tarrés University School of Social Studies (1998).
- Ebro Observatory Research Institute (1904).
- Vidal i Barraquer Foundation - University Institute of Mental Health (1964).
- Borja Institute of Bioethics (1974).
- ESDi Higher School of Design (1989).
