Abat Oliba CEU University
Principles and Mission
Abat Oliba CEU University is a Catholic inspired university. In the same course of the tradition that goes back to the origin of the university as an institution, the Abat Oliba CEU University shares with all other universities the enjoyment of seeking, discovering and communicating truth in all fields of knowledge.
Carrying the name of Oliba, a relevant monk and Bishop of Catalonia from the XI century, the University aspires to embrace the spirit of whom a thousand years ago established the foundations of the nascent Catalonia, based on justice, knowledge and the promotion of culture. This attitude fosters an adequate response to the new demands of contemporary society, open to internationalization without uprooting, and to new technologies without depersonalization.
More than 30 years of history
The Abat Oliba CEU University has its origins in the Abat Oliba CEU University Centre, created by the San Pablo-CEU Foundation in 1973 by an affiliation agreement with the University of Barcelona. The classes began in the first University’s seat, at Pearson’s Avenue, Barcelona, in 1974, and since then has graduated more then 8.500students.
The San Pablo-CEU Foundation, promoter of the University, has seventy-five years of experience in higher education, and integrates two more universities: San Pablo CEU in Madrid and Cardenal Herrera CEU in Valencia.
It is the only Spanish Institution with three private universities and offers a comprehensive education in all educational levels, from kindergarten to graduate studies in twenty-four schools and ten cities: Alicante, Barcelona, Elche, Jerez, Madrid,Murcia, Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid and Vigo. More than 25,000 students and 3,000teaching staff integrate the centres of the CEU.
Teaching Model
Following the Anglo-Saxon universities Colleges’ characteristic model, Bellesguard Campus can accommodate up to two thousand students, divided in small groups by subject and with tutorial assistance, which facilitates customization of teaching and quality orientation in all university services.
The information and knowledge society in which we are involved requires that university education, the last academic link before joining the professional world, be in accordance with the challenges of the XXI century world. Therefore, the Abat Oliba CEU University offers a teaching model of student learning and educational attitude,differential and innovative approach to traditional standards:
– An education model designed to train people and resources wisely to meet the constant changes of modern society.
– The teaching-learning interaction takes place through lectures and practical sessions,seminars, mentoring action, complementary academic activities, integrating theory with practice, case study method and individual monitoring.
– The core teaching is the relationship between teacher and student that seeks to promote the desire to learn, curiosity and intellectual ambition.
In summary, the Abat Oliba CEU University in Barcelona offers a teaching model that matches the challenges of the XXI century.
Erasmus and International Exchange
The Department of Journalism of the Abat Oliba CEU University is looking forward to establish new International Exchange Agreements and Partnerships with other Faculties and Graduate Journalism and Communication Schools in Europe (Erasmus Programs), United States and Asia, both for students and teachers.
Summer Schools
Students from all over the World are invited to apply to the Summer School Programs held in the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Abat Oliba CEU University. The Journalism Department is also willing to organize specific one week to four week Summer Courses regarding Journalism and Communication for international students and teachers. Such courses have to be negotiated in advance and a minimum of participants is required.
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