Measurement of University access data
The application, admission and graduation rate of underrepresented groups at the University is systematically measured.
This data, reflected in the UIC Barcelona Student Enrolment and Graduation Report for 2022-2023, helps us to better understand our progress and ensure equal enrolment among all our students. The report includes data on both undergraduate and postgraduate students, the total number of applicants applying for that academic year, the proportion of women and men enrolled, international students, underrepresented groups, students coming and scholarship recipients from developing countries, the proportion of low-income students and students with functional diversity.
This information helps the University identify potential areas where inequality may exist, and helps inform strategic direction and future practice.
The Equality and Inclusion Office monitors the evolution of equality throughout the institution, taking into account disaggregated data of students from underrepresented groups. The analysis of these data serves as a basis for the design of policies and actions of different programmes, specifically for equal opportunities plans for all students.
Closing gaps in representation, access to degrees, career promotion and remuneration are the goals of these plans that serve as both guides and commitments.
Support for underrepresented students
At UIC Barcelona we recognise the importance of providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all our students, especially those from underrepresented groups. Below we highlight the initiatives and programmes we have implemented to ensure that all our students have access to the tools and resources needed to reach their full potential.
Personal guidance
All the students of our university, and especially those with functional diversity, have a personal advisor at their disposal who can be addressed at any time of the year. This personalised attention is complemented by actions aimed at providing information, awareness and training on functional diversity to the entire university community.
Teachers can consult the Equality and Inclusion Office, Student Services and their respective faculties on advice about disabilities.
Grants and funding
The University has made a commitment to ensure that no student with an academic aptitude should have to stop studying for financial reasons. The Grants Office offers personalised attention to undergraduate and postgraduate students who need to access grants and other types of funding offered by the University. Students with a degree of disability of 33% or more have a 50% discount on their enrolment fees for bachelor's, master's and postgraduate degrees.
In the 2022-2023 academic year, 177 undergraduate students from developing countries benefited from the UIC Barcelona grants: 109 were women and 68 men. The countries of origin were: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ecuador, Georgia, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela and China.
Image: developing countries of origin of students with UIC Barcelona grants.
Social exclusion grants
The Governing Board of the University also approved two social exclusion grants, one for a student from the Philippines and one for a student from Syria.
Grants for refugee students
Jamal Abo Ora is a young man who came as a refugee from Syria and thanks to the help of UIC Barcelona, he was able to enrol and study a bachelor's degree in Dentistry. He graduated with the 2023 class.