What upv/ehu does

UPV/EHU (Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea) is the sole public university in the Basque Country, Spain, founded in 1980 and operating across three campuses in Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz), Bizkaia (Leioa/Bilbao), and Gipuzkoa (San Sebastián). It serves over 40,000 enrolled students through a comprehensive academic catalog of 108 undergraduate degrees, 131 master's programs, and 67 doctoral programs, organized across 20 faculties and schools. Instruction is delivered bilingually in Spanish and Euskera (Basque), reflecting the institution's statutory mandate to preserve and promote Basque language and culture alongside universal science and research. The current Rector is Joxerramon Bengoetxea, elected in 2024 with 63% of the vote.

The university's core technology and service platform combines physical campus delivery with digital infrastructure — including the eCampus online learning management system, the EHUduala digital learning platform, and ICT services such as campus-wide WiFi, VPN, the LAGUN IT service-desk tool, EHUtb university television, and Zaindegi file exchange. Specialized offerings include microcredentials for short-format certification, the UIK Summer Courses program, and Aulas de la Experiencia for senior learners. Support infrastructure spans an International Welcome Centre, library system, student orientation service (SOU/EHUzoka), and career centers.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public-law institution: UPV/EHU is funded primarily through Basque Government budget allocations and Spanish Ministry of Education grants, with tuition fees regulated by the same authorities rather than market-priced. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The university pursues active research commercialization via the Fundación Euskampus and participates in multiple EU-funded consortia, including the 2025 Turbo project (with DTU, Siemens Gamesa RE, Horizon Europe, UKRI) on intelligent casting processes and the 2025 6 GHz mobile communications pilot with Telefónica and Nokia. International expansion runs through alliances with ENLIGHT, the Euskampus-Bordeaux cross-border campus, Boise State, the Latin American postgraduate network, the Atlantic Arc CRUSOE, and the Universities for Peace network.

Name

upv/ehu

Legal name

Universidad del País Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

Website

https://ehu.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UPV/EHU is the sole public university in the Basque Country, Spain, serving over 40,000 students across three campuses with 108 undergraduate, 131 master's, and 67 doctoral programs delivered bilingually in Spanish and Basque.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Postgraduate research programs
• Continuing education courses
• Academic research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leioa

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, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UPV/EHU (Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea) is the primary public university of the Basque Country, delivering higher education across 108 undergraduate degrees, 131 master's programs, and 67 doctoral programs on three campuses (Álava, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa). It supplements degree education with microcredentials, university extension courses, summer courses (UIK), and senior-learner classrooms (Aulas de la Experiencia), supported by eCampus and EHUduala digital platforms. Beyond teaching, the university conducts research, doctoral training, and knowledge transfer, and operates ICT infrastructure (WiFi, VPN, LAGUN, EHUtb, Zaindegi) for its community.

Product overview

The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio consisting of 108 undergraduate degrees (Grados), 131 master's programs (Másteres), and 67 doctoral programs (Doctorados), plus continuing education offerings. The university operates across three campuses (Álava, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa) serving over 40,000 students. Digital education is supported through eCampus and EHUduala platforms, while specialized offerings include microcredentials, summer courses (UIK), and Aulas de la Experiencia for senior learners. ICT services include WiFi, VPN, LAGUN (incident management), EHUtb (university television), and Zaindegi (file exchange). The International Welcome Centre provides support for exchange students and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grados (Undergraduate Degrees) 108 official undergraduate degree programs (Grados) offered across the three Basque campuses, leading to a bachelor's-level official qualification and serving as the primary entry point for prospective university students.
• Másteres (Master's Degrees) 131 master's degree programs (university master's and permanent formation titles) providing advanced academic specialization across disciplines for graduates and working professionals.
• Doctorados (Doctoral Programs) 67 doctoral programs providing research-oriented advanced academic training, typically attached to the university's research groups and leading to a doctoral thesis.
• Cursos de Extensión Universitaria (Continuing Education Courses) Continuing education and extension courses for adults and working professionals seeking flexible, short-format learning outside full degree programs.
• Cursos de Verano (Summer Courses) Short-term intensive summer courses delivered through the University Institute (UIK) across topical areas, open to the general public and professionals.
• Aulas de la Experiencia University classroom program designed for senior adults, providing structured lifelong learning opportunities at the university.
• Microcredenciales (Microcredentials) Short-duration certification programs complementing traditional degree offerings, targeted at working professionals seeking stackable, focused credentials.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Collaborated with Nokia and UPV (Polytechnic University of Valencia) to conduct a pilot project demonstrating the viability of the 6 GHz band for future mobile communications. The trial confirmed this spectrum can deliver high capacity and coverage comparable to the 3.5 GHz band, supporting 6G network development in Europe.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 11 November 2025Technology partner in 6 GHz band pilot project for mobile communications. Provided active antenna solutions for the trial demonstrating spectrum viability for 6G networks in Europe.
• Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Research university partner in the 6 GHz band pilot project for mobile communications, working alongside Telefónica and Nokia.
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborating with Synthesites and other European organizations on the Turbo project, which aims to develop intelligent casting processes using wireless sensing systems and algorithms. The consortium is coordinated by DTU and partially funded by EU Horizon Europe programme and UK Research and Innovation.
• DTU (Technical University of Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Coordinator of the Turbo project consortium for intelligent casting processes. The project uses wireless sensing systems and algorithms for industrial applications.
• ENLIGHTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university alliance for European higher education collaboration and student exchange programs.
• Euskampus Foundation (Campus transfronterizo Bordeaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border campus initiative between UPV/EHU and University of Bordeaux for joint academic programs and research collaboration.
• Boise State University (Campus Transoceánico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransoceanic campus partnership for international academic exchange between Basque Country and Idaho, USA.
• Red latinoamericana de posgradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American postgraduate network for collaborative academic programs and research exchange.
• Red de universidades por la pazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of universities committed to peace, with cooperation including Hiroshima university partnerships.
• Red de universidades del Arco Atlántico (CRUSOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Arc university network for cooperation in research and higher education across European Atlantic regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Deusto: Private university also headquartered in the Basque Country (Bilbao), competing for the same regional student pool across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and program breadth.
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC): Spanish public polytechnic university of comparable size with strong research orientation and industry partnerships. Comparable in program structure, public funding model, and applied-research partnerships.
• University of Bordeaux: French public university and explicit cross-border partner via the Euskampus Foundation transfronterizo campus. Comparable in scale, public funding structure, and multi-campus research model.
• Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV): Active research collaborator in the Telefónica/Nokia 6G pilot. Spanish polytechnic public university of comparable size and applied-research orientation; serves as a direct comparator on industry-partnered R&D.
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU): Coordinator of the Horizon Europe Turbo project consortium in which UPV/EHU participates. Comparable as a public technical university with strong industry-funded applied research.
• Boise State University: US public university and explicit UPV/EHU partner via the Campus Transoceánico program. Comparable in mission as a regional public comprehensive university with international exchange ambitions.

Regional players

• Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA): Public university in the neighboring Navarra region, sharing the same Spanish public-university regulatory framework and competing for cross-border students from the Basque Country. Directly comparable in funding model and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM): One of Spain's largest public universities, providing a benchmark for program breadth, research output, and scale of operations at the national level. Useful for comparing public-university scale economics.
• University of Navarra: Major private Spanish university competing for graduate students and research talent nationally. Comparable in program breadth and research ambition though differentiated by private (Opus Dei-affiliated) vs. public status.

Others

• ENLIGHT European University Alliance: European university alliance of which UPV/EHU is a member, alongside institutions such as University of Göttingen and University of the Basque Country's peers. Relevant as the network shaping UPV/EHU's internationalization trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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