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50 years of the FIB

This year, we are celebrating a very special anniversary: the FIB turns 50.

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UPC Backpacks

From 7 September, FIB students can collect their UPC backpack from FIB Reception.

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FIB’s 50th Anniversary Opening

FIB kicks off its 50th anniversary celebrations.

News

FIB Mourns the Passing of Margaret Hamilton, a Pioneer of Software Engineering

The School remembers the legacy of Margaret Hamilton, a key figure in the Apollo missions who received an honorary doctorate from UPC in 2018, following a nomination by FIB.

Are you interested in studying abroad for part of your degree and earning a double degree?

If you are a 1st-year Master's student or a 3rd/4th-year Bachelor's student, don't miss this information session.

Looking for an Unforgettable Winter in South Korea?

If you're a looking for a unique international experience this winter break, Incheon National University (INU) has the perfect program for you!

FIB Students Among the Winning Teams in All Four Respira Hackathon 2026 Challenges

Students from the BBI, GEI and GIA degree programmes were part of the winning teams at Respira Hackathon 2026, an initiative bringing together health, technology and talent to develop innovative solutions to challenges in respiratory health.

Applications Open for the Fundación ONCE-CRUE Internship Scholarships 2026–2027

The call offers paid internships to university students with an officially recognised disability of 33% or higher.

Applications Open for Internships at the Government of Catalonia – Noves Vocacions 2026–2027

The programme offers bachelor's degree students paid external academic internships in different departments of the Government of Catalonia and its autonomous bodies.

FIB Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary by Celebrating a Shared History

The School has celebrated the opening ceremony of its 50th anniversary, an emotional gathering to look back on five decades of history.

FIB Welcomes Its New Bachelor's Degree Students for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

The School held a welcome event for its new bachelor's degree students, an opportunity to discover FIB, its resources and opportunities, and to recognise students for their academic excellence.

Online Workshop: Strategies to Take Care of Your Emotional Well-being

UPC is offering an online, asynchronous workshop to help students develop practical tools for self-awareness, self-care and stress management, recognised with 1 ECTS credit.

FIB Professor Nihan Acar Denizli Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute

Nihan Acar Denizli, Serra Húnter Lecturer in the UPC Department of Statistics and Operations Research, has been recognised as an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI).

FIB Welcomes Its New Master's Students

On 16 September, the Faculty held a welcome session for its new master's students, offering them a first opportunity to discover FIB and begin the 2026–2027 academic year.

Take Part in the Telefónica Mobile Data Challenge 2026

The third edition of the Telefónica Mobile Data Challenge invites bachelor's and master's students from Catalan universities to develop solutions to social challenges using real-world mobility and presence data provided by Telefónica Tech.

FIB Trains Mentors from Its Four Bachelor's Degrees for the New Academic Year

FIB has organised two editions of a specific training course to prepare volunteer students who will serve as mentors for the BBI, GCED, GEI and GIA bachelor's degrees during the 2026–2027 academic year.

FIB Collaborates in CIBER's First International Hackathon on Respiratory Diseases

Respira Hackathon 2026, organised by CIBERES and AstraZeneca, will bring together multidisciplinary participants in Barcelona from 1 to 3 October to develop innovative solutions to major challenges in respiratory health.

EUMaster4HPC Strengthens Training in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

The European Master for High Performance Computing is entering a new six-year phase, with UPC's participation, strengthening training in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

FIB Welcomes Its New Exchange Students

On 3 September, the Faculty held its Welcome Session to welcome the exchange students joining FIB this academic year.

FIB Welcomes the New Academic Year with the 2026–2027 Backpacks

From 7 September, FIB students can collect their backpack for the new academic year from reception.

Microsoft Joins Connèxia UPC with a Project at inLab FIB

Microsoft is launching a new research project with inLab FIB, במסגרת Connèxia UPC, to improve the performance of graph databases used in artificial intelligence applications.

Students and Faculty from Tongji University Visit FIB

The Faculty welcomed students and faculty members from Tongji University (Shanghai, China), who explored FIB's facilities, some of the most representative spaces on the North Campus, and its degree programmes.

Vèrtex Auditorium Hosts the Graduation Ceremony for the 6th Class of the Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering

The sixth graduating class of the Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering celebrated its graduation in a ceremony jointly organised by FIB, FME and ETSETB.

Events

23 October 2026

GIA Graduation Ceremony

18:00 - 20:00

Auditori de l'edifici Vèrtex

13 November 2026

GEI Graduation Ceremony

18:00 - 20:00

Auditori de l'edifici Vèrtex

27 November 2026

GEI Graduation Ceremony

18:00 - 20:00

Auditori de l'edifici Vèrtex

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Calls

Oberta Pendent d'obrir Tancada

Applications Open for the UPC - Banco Santander Residence Grants 2026–2027

05 Oct, 2026 - 13 Oct, 2026
Applications Open for Internships at the Government of Catalonia – Noves Vocacions 2026–2027

Until 19 Oct, 2026
Applications Open for the Fundación ONCE-CRUE Internship Scholarships 2026–2027

Until 30 Nov, 2026