Value proposition

IQS is a higher education institution founded by the Society of Jesus, with over one hundred years of experience and is specialized in Science, Engineering and Management. It is located in Barcelona since 1916 and is well recognized by national and international accreditations (AACSB, ABET).

IQS has two university Schools, Engineering and Management that offer Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD programs in the area of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, Management and Marketing. The teaching methodology at IQS is based on combining an intense practical and experimental section with theoretical studies. Direct contact between students and the teaching faculty propels individual development. A method that is backed by several thousand professionals and executives who were trained in classrooms and laboratories of IQS.

In addition, IQS provides professional continuous learning programs (IQS Executive Education), conducts Research and Technology transfer to companies and industries (IQS Tech Transfer) and promotes entrepreneurial culture and new ventures (IQS Tech Factory).

This is IQS:
• 22.200 m2 teaching area
• 7.523m2 of laboratories and workshops
• More than 1.200.000 € for grants in the last academic year
• Exchange agreements with 96 International Universities
• 98% of grants applications approved
• 100% of students undertake internships in Private Companies
• More than 200 companies collaborating with the department of Professional Careers


Undergraduate Programs: Chemistry & Chem. Eng., Industrial Techs Eng., Business Adm. & Manag., Masters: Bioengineering, Chemistry & Chemical Eng., Manag. in Industrial Co., Economics & Business, Global Entrepeneurship & Manag., Prevention of Occupational Risks, Doctorate, Undergraduate Program in International Marketing, and Undergraduate Program in Pharmacy