Universitat de les Illes Balears

What Universitat de les Illes Balears does

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) is the sole public university serving the Balearic Islands archipelago in Spain, with its main campus in Palma de Mallorca and regional extensions in Menorca and Ibiza/Formentera. Operating across 9 faculties and 1 polytechnic school (Sciences, Law, Education, Economics and Business, Philosophy and Arts, Nursing and Physiotherapy, Psychology, Tourism, and Medicine), the institution delivers undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctoral studies, and lifelong learning through the Universitat Oberta per a Majors (UOM), graduating approximately 1,375 undergraduates in the 2025-26 cohort. UIB is publicly funded through regional (Govern de les Illes Balears) and national (Ministerio de Universidades) budget allocations, regulated tuition fees, and research grants and contracts, and operates as a non-commercial public entity.

UIB runs a digital ecosystem that includes the Aula Digital and Campus Digital teleeducation platforms, the Seu Electrònica electronic administration portal, mobile applications (UIB App, App UniLife), and an institutional library system with 24/7 services. Research infrastructure comprises the BSAI supercomputer (TalaIA) — which positions the Balearic Islands in the regional supercomputing landscape — and the Institut d'Intel·ligència Artificial de les Illes Balears (IAIB), which has produced the first AI chip designed in the islands for energy-efficient IoT applications. Sustainability infrastructure includes a completed 7,357.04 kWp photovoltaic installation at the Palma campus, executed under the university's 2030 Sustainability Strategy. The institution also maintains the Servei d'Activitats Culturals (SAC) and the UIB Orchestra for cultural outreach.

The university's go-to-market is community-led, channeled through the Seras UIB platform for prospective undergraduate students, the Sempre UIB alumni network, dedicated enterprise engagement via the Empresa UIB portal, and seven active social media profiles. UIB holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research seal (since July 26, 2020, renewed in 2023, with a 2026-2029 Action Plan in development), and participates in several university networks including G9, CRUE, Universia, Xarxa Vives, and EUNICoast. Distribution of educational services occurs through regulated public enrollment, physical campuses, and municipal university centers across the Balearic Islands; commercial pricing models do not apply.

Name

Universitat de les Illes Balears

Legal name

Universitat de les Illes Balears

Website

https://uib.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universitat de les Illes Balears is the sole public university of the Balearic Islands, Spain, delivering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and lifelong-learning programs across 9 faculties and 1 polytechnic school from campuses in Palma, Menorca, and Ibiza/Formentera, funded primarily by regional and national government budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palma

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: As a public university, UIB is funded primarily through regional (Govern de les Illes Balears) and national (Ministerio de Universidades) government budgets, tuition fees from students, and research grants and contracts. No commercial revenue streams are disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) is the sole public university of the Balearic Islands archipelago, delivering higher education across undergraduate degrees, master's, doctoral programs, and lifelong learning (UOM) through 9 faculties and 1 polytechnic school. The university conducts R+D+I research supported by infrastructure including the BSAI supercomputer (TalaIA) and the IAIB AI chip development institute, and provides cultural programming, library services, electronic administration, and student support across campuses in Palma, Menorca, and Ibiza/Formentera.

Product overview

Universitat de les Illes Balears is a public university offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem for education, research, and administrative services. The core educational offerings include traditional degree programs, master's, and doctoral studies, supported by digital platforms like Aula Digital and Campus Digital. The university operates research infrastructure including the BSAI Supercomputador TalaIA and the Institut d'Intel·ligència Artificial de les Illes Balears (IAIB) developing AI chips. Additional services include cultural activities (SAC), library services, electronic administration (Seu Electrònica), and mobile applications (UIB App, App UniLife) for student engagement.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Studies (Estudios de Grado) Undergraduate degree programs across all major disciplines including sciences, engineering, law, education, business, humanities, health sciences, and tourism. Offered across 9 faculties and 1 polytechnic school, serving students from the Balearic Islands region.
• Master's Degree Studies (Estudios de Máster) Postgraduate master's degree programs for advanced qualifications beyond undergraduate level, including professional master's and research-oriented programs, supporting career advancement.
• Doctoral Studies (Estudios de Doctorado) Doctoral programs supporting PhD students and researchers engaging in R+D+I activities, supported by the Research Portal, HRS4R strategy, and research groups.
• Universitat Oberta per a Majors (UOM) Lifelong learning program for older adults providing university education and continuing education opportunities for the senior population of the Balearic Islands.
• Aula Digital / Campus Digital Digital learning platform providing all resources and activities for studying subjects, supporting online teaching and learning for students and faculty.
• Biblioteca UIB University library system offering 24/7 services, research support, loan of laptops and equipment, and specialized databases for students and researchers.
• Servei d'Activitats Culturals (SAC) Cultural activities service that promotes and produces artistic and creative projects for the university community and society, including the Orchestra Universidad de las Islas Baleares.
• BSAI Supercomputador TalaIA Balearic Islands Supercomputer (BSAI) named TalaIA, positioning the islands in the map of supercomputing for research and high-performance computing across scientific domains.
• Portal d'Investigació Research portal providing access to research projects, R+D+I groups, and research support services for the research community and doctoral candidates.
• Seu Electrònica Electronic administration platform providing 24/7 online access to university services, administrative procedures, and official announcements for students, staff, and the public.
• Institut d'Intel·ligència Artificial de les Illes Balears (IAIB) AI research institute developing the first chip designed in the Balearic Islands for IoT applications with a focus on energy efficiency through reduced consumption methodology.
• UIB App Mobile application allowing users to consult daily information, follow the university agenda and events, and engage with university activities.
• App UniLife Mobile application enabling users to create encounters, attend events, and expand their professional network within the university community.
• Mobility and Exchange Programs International mobility and exchange programs for students seeking cross-institutional academic experiences, supporting global educational engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,357.04 kWp of installed photovoltaic capacity at the Palma campus
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Commission (EURAXESS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2020The European Commission, through EURAXESS, granted UIB the HR Excellence in Research seal on July 26, 2020, recognizing the university's strategy for human resources for researchers aligned with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for Researcher Recruitment. The partnership involves triennial evaluation cycles and the OTM-R (Open, Transparent, Merit-based Recruitment) policy framework.
• Govern de les Illes BalearscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional government of the Balearic Islands is the primary public funder and governing authority of UIB, providing core operational funding, supporting major infrastructure projects such as the renovation of the Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears, and co-governing through the Conseller d'Educació i Universitats.
• IB3 (Televisió de les Illes Balears)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIB3, the regional public television broadcaster of the Balearic Islands, co-broadcasts live the university graduation ceremony alongside UIB's YouTube channel, providing wide public visibility for the institution's milestone events.
• G9 - Grupo 9 de UniversidadesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIB participates in the G9, an association of nine Spanish public universities that collaborate on joint initiatives, shared research, and common policy positions in higher education.
• CRUE - Conferencia de Rectores de Universidades EspañolasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIB is affiliated with CRUE, the Spanish Rectors' Conference, which coordinates positions and policies for Spanish public universities on national and international matters.
• UniversiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIB participates in the Universia network, a collaborative platform for Spanish and Portuguese-language universities that shares resources, knowledge, and best practices.
• Xarxa Vives d'universitatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIB is a member of the Xarxa Vives, a network of universities in the Catalan-speaking world (Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Southern France) that promotes academic and cultural collaboration.
• EUNICoastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIB participates in EUNICoast, a European network of universities focused on coastal and maritime themes, contributing to the EU's international education and research agenda.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Complutense de Madrid: Spain's largest traditional public university with a comprehensive faculty mix similar to UIB's, serving as the national benchmark for research output, graduate employment, and public-funder expectations.

Direct peers

• Universitat de Barcelona: Largest public university in Catalonia, part of the same Xarxa Vives network as UIB and offering a comparable full spectrum of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across sciences, law, medicine, and humanities.
• Universitat de València: Major public Valencian university sharing Xarxa Vives membership and offering comparable undergraduate-to-doctoral programs, including strong Mediterranean and tourism-related research similar to UIB's regional focus.
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Public polytechnic and engineering university; UIB's Escola Politècnica Superior overlaps directly with UPC's degree portfolio and research activity in engineering and architecture.
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra: Public Barcelona-based university with a strong emphasis on research quality, postgraduate programs, and internationalization, comparable to UIB's positioning as a research-active public university.
• Universitat Politècnica de València: Public polytechnic university with broad engineering, IT, and applied-research capabilities comparable to the technical and computational infrastructure UIB is building through BSAI and IAIB.
• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona: Public Catalan university with a similarly comprehensive faculty structure, active research output, and membership in the Xarxa Vives network, providing a benchmark for UIB's research and graduate offerings.
• Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea: Public university with strong regional identity and multi-campus structure analogous to UIB's Palma-Menorca-Ibiza footprint, and with comparable applied research and technology-transfer activity.
• Universitat de Girona: Mid-sized public Catalan university with similar Xarxa Vives membership and a comparable faculty mix, serving as a useful scale and operating-model peer for UIB.

Others

• Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC): National supercomputing center co-located with a major university; comparable as a high-performance computing reference point for UIB's BSAI/TalaIA supercomputer and IAIB AI-chip initiative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/uib.cat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UIBuniversitat
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversitatUIB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitat-de-les-illes-balears_2
• Instagraminstagram.com/uibuniversitat

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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