UNED Provincia de Barcelona

What UNED Provincia de Barcelona does

UNED Provincia de Barcelona (legal name: Consorci Universitari del Centre Associat a la UNED de la Província de Barcelona) is a public university consortium established in 1973 that operates as a regional Centro Asociado of UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia), Spain's national distance-learning university. The institution delivers higher education across the Province of Barcelona through six physical locations — a main Barcelona headquarters at Avinguda Rio de Janeiro and five extension centers in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Cornellà de Llobregat, Canet de Mar, and Cabrils — and through the national Campus UNED virtual learning platform.

The portfolio spans official Spanish government-recognized programs (Grados, Dobles Grados, Graus Combinats, Másters EEES, Doctorados), university-access courses for adult learners aged 25+, 40+, and 45+, the CUID digital language-learning center, the UNED Sènior program for learners aged 50+, continuing-education Títulos Propios, summer courses, Microtítulos micro-credentials, cultural extension activities, and the open-access UNED Abierta platform. Supporting infrastructure includes multi-vendor digital library access (Ebook Central, e-BUNED, Ingebook, UNEBOOK) via Campus UNED single sign-on, the Buscador de Bibliografía Recomendada, and supplementary student services — UNIDIS for students with disabilities, UNEDassis for international students, Prácticas Profesionales for internship placement, and both in-person and virtual tutoring.

Revenue is generated through three streams: Spanish government and UNED institutional funding (the dominant flow for a Centro Asociado), regulated tuition for official degree programs, and per-enrollment fees for extension courses typically priced at €20-€40 with discounts for enrolled UNED students. The institution operates under public-administration rules, is GDPR/LOPD-GDPR compliant, and is governed as a consortium with multiple institutional partners; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

UNED Provincia de Barcelona

Legal name

Consorci Universitari del Centre Associat a la UNED de la Província de Barcelona

Website

https://unedbarcelona.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNED Provincia de Barcelona is a public university consortium that operates six regional centers of UNED, Spain's national distance-learning university, serving degree-seeking students, adult learners, seniors, and language learners across Barcelona province through hybrid in-person and online instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distance Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Distance higher education
• Official university degrees
• Continuing education courses
• Adult learning programs
• Language learning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Official Degree Tuition: Public university tuition fees for official degree programs (Grados, Masters, Doctorados) regulated by Spanish government. Students pay enrollment fees per credit or flat rates per course.
2. Continuing Education and Extension Courses: Revenue from non-official courses including cultural activities, UNED Sènior programs, language courses, and university extension activities. These courses typically charge per enrollment with discounted rates for UNED students.
3. Public Institutional Funding: As a public consortium university center, receives government funding for educational services and operates under public administration regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNED Provincia de Barcelona is a public university consortium that operates as a regional associate center of UNED, Spain's national distance learning university. It delivers official Spanish university degrees (Grados, Dobles Grados, Màsters EEES, Doctorados), university access courses for adults 25+, 40+, and 45+, digital language learning through CUID, and senior/non-credit continuing education programs. The center combines six physical locations across Barcelona Province with the national UNED Campus online platform to provide in-person tutoring, examinations, and student support services.

Product overview

UNED Provincia de Barcelona is a public university consortium affiliated with UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia), Spain's national distance education university. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services organized around its core distance learning degree programs (Grados, Másters, Doctorados), complemented by access pathways for non-traditional students (Cursos de Acceso for 25/40/45+ years), language learning through CUID, and specialized programs for seniors through UNED Sènior. Supporting infrastructure includes the Campus UNED virtual learning platform, electronic library services (Biblioteca UNED) with multiple ebook platforms (Ebook Central, e-BUNED, Ingebook, UNEBOOK), and student support services including UNIDIS for disability services, professional internship placements (Prácticas), and international student support (UNEDassis). Additional offerings include non-credit cultural activities (Actividades de Extensión), summer courses, and open educational resources (UNED Abierta).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNED Grados y Dobles Grados (Official Undergraduate Degrees) Official undergraduate degree programs (Grados and Dobles Grados) accredited under the European Higher Education Area, delivered through UNED's distance learning methodology with in-person tutoring and examination support at the Barcelona Province centers. Targeted at adult learners, working professionals, and students who cannot attend traditional universities.
• UNED Màsters EEES (Official Master's Degrees) Official postgraduate master's degree programs (Màsters EEES) accessible through UNED's distance learning platform with tutorial support. Designed for graduates seeking advanced specializations.
• Doctorados UNED (Doctoral Programs) Official doctoral programs offered by UNED, the national distance education university of Spain, available through the Barcelona Province center.
• Cursos de Acceso a la Universidad (University Access Courses) University access courses for adults over 25, 40 (with work experience), and 45 years old, providing alternative pathways to university education for non-traditional students who lack standard secondary credentials.
• CUID - Centre Universitari d'Idiomes Digital i a Distància Digital and distance language learning program offering instruction in multiple languages and certifications, delivered through UNED's online platform.
• UNED Sènior Non-credit educational program for adults aged 50 and above, offering courses in humanities, sciences, languages, and arts, primarily operated from the Canet de Mar campus.
• Microtítulos UNED (Micro-credentials) Short official micro-credentials and micro-degrees offered as part of UNED's flexible education portfolio for specialized skills development.
• Títulos Propios UNED (Own-Title Programs) Non-official professional development programs and certificates offered by UNED for continuing education and specialization.
• Cursos de Verano UNED (Summer Courses) Summer intensive courses offered during the summer period for continuous education and cultural enrichment.
• Actividades de Extensión Universitaria (Extension Activities) Cultural and extension activities including lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement programs open to the general public.
• Prácticas Profesionales (Professional Internships) Professional internship placement services connecting students with companies for practical work experience, including professional practices, experimental practices, and extracurricular employment practices.
• UNEDassis (International Student Support) International student support service providing assistance with applications, documentation, and integration for foreign students at UNED.
• UNIDIS - Centre d'Atenció a Universitaris amb Discapacitat Specialized support center for students with disabilities, providing accessibility services, accommodations, and specialized assistance throughout their university studies.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNED Barcelona is a Centro Asociado (associate center) of UNED, the Spanish national distance university. As part of the UNED network, the center operates under UNED's institutional framework, uses UNED's virtual campus platform and digital library resources, follows UNED's academic standards and degree programs, and participates in UNED's administrative and academic systems. The relationship is foundational to UNED Barcelona's operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• edX (2U): Global online education platform offering university-level courses, microcredentials, and degree pathways — comparable in serving adult and lifelong learners seeking accredited flexible learning.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities for degrees, certificates, and continuing education — overlapping with UNED Barcelona in microcredential and continuing education demand.
• UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia): Parent institution and Spain's national public distance university. Operates the degree programs, virtual campus, and digital library that UNED Barcelona delivers locally — comparable as the broader portfolio within which Barcelona sits.

Direct peers

• Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA): Private Spanish distance university affiliated with CEF, offering official online degrees and continuing education — closely comparable to UNED Barcelona's model of distance-based official Spanish higher education.
• Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC): Catalonia's own online university and the most direct competitor to UNED Barcelona for distance-based higher education, lifelong learning, and official degree programs in the Barcelona/Catalonia market.
• Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR): Spanish private online university offering official undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees fully online — directly competing with UNED Barcelona for adult learners and working professionals seeking flexible accreditation.
• Open University (UK): The UK's national distance learning university, internationally recognized as the gold-standard public open university model — directly comparable to UNED in mission, scale, and methodology.
• Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - Centros Asociados (other UNED regional centers): Other regional UNED associate centers across Spain (e.g., UNED Madrid, UNED Valencia) — operate the same model, programs, and platform as UNED Barcelona and serve as direct operational peers within the network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/unedbarcelona
• Facebookfacebook.com/unedbarcelona.es
• Instagraminstagram.com/unedbarcelona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uned-barcelona

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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