Located in Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra University was established in 1990 by the autonomous Catalonian government. Named after an expert of Catalan language Pompeu Fabra, the university is regarded as one of the most respected universities in the world. An efficient and productive Spanish university, Pompeu Fabra University is a national and international top-ranked university which has earned the first place in the national ranking of scientific productivity since 2009. Moreover, Pompeu Fabra University in recent times has been acclaimed in renowned international rankings for excellence in the studies of Economics, Political Science and Law. Pompeu Fabra University ranks among the top 50 worldwide universities in Economics.

Offering studies in the areas of social sciences and humanities in Ciutadella Campus, health and life sciences in Mar Campus, and ICT and communication sciences in Poblenou Campus, Pompeu Fabra University maintains quality in education. The students learn in modern learning facilities, and complete as a high performable professional through personalized counselling and job opportunities. Pompeu Fabra University encourages research and development among the students from Spain and different world locations. For the international university research programs, Pompeu Fabra University facilitates student transfer programs for providing students with wide international know-how. In recent times, the university is completing the Pompeu Fabra University Research Park in subjects of social sciences, humanities, communication and information technologies. With focus in research for economics which includes growth, business cycles, monetary economics, macroeconomics, trade and international finance, and economic geography, Pompeu Fabra University upholds the European dimension of education in its course subjects.