The Institution
Ramon Llull University is named after Ramon Llull, a famous writer and philosopher born in the 13th century. Despite its relative infancy compared to other universities, it is already considered to be one of the best private universities in Spain. Ramon Llull University comprises the following schools and colleges:
- ESADE (Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas) (1958).
- La Salle Engineering and Architectur La Salle (1903).
- IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià) - Sarrià Chemical Institute (1905)
- Blanquerna Foundation (1948).
- Philosophy Faculty - Includes Philosophy and Humanities (1864).
- Pere Tarrés University School of Social Studies (1998).
- Ebro Observatory Research Institute (1904).
- Vidal i Barraquer Foundation - University Institute of Mental Health (1964).
- Borja Institute of Bioethics (1974).
- ESDi Higher School of Design (1989).
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