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Álava stands out for having one of the highest concentrations of university graduates in Europe, making the province a magnet for companies and investment since it offers a highly skilled workforce that can adapt to the new demands of the market.

 

Higher education

Higher education


BASQUE COUNTRY 

56,43%

 

SPAIN 

41,10%

 

EUROPEAN UNION 27 PAÍSES

34,30% 
 

Source: Spanish Ministry of Education, Professional Training and Sport statistics (population aged 25-64 years with higher education in 2022)

 

The four universities in Álava offer 60 degrees in a wide range of specialities in various fields: Engineering and Industry 4.0, Pharmacy, Humanities, Health, Sport, Digital Content and Creative Industries.

University of the Basque Country (UPV)


  • 19 schools and faculties, 7 of them in Álava.
  • 84 undergraduate degrees, 29 of them in Álava, and 106 masters.
  • Specialisation in engineering and pharmacy.
  • 2 research centres in Álava: Lascaray and Micaela Portilla.

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EUNEIZ


  • 12 different degrees and 5 masters.
  • Specialisation in new technologies and their integration in health and sport.

 

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National Distance Education University (UNED)


30 degrees and 70 masters.

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Deusto-Egibide


A pioneering dual training model in Spain, with innovative degrees focusing on Industry 4.0, such as the Dual Degree in Digital Industry, in which 50% of the training takes place in workplaces.

 

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Vocational training


 

Vocational training in Álava is internationally renowned for its innovative capacity, its links to the production base, promotion of an entrepreneurial culture and creation of companies at its own training centres.

 

Vocational training with a presence in Álava spanning 80 years, it has two networks of centres:

IKASLAN


  • Public vocational training network.
  • 12 centres.
  • Dual Vocational Training under an alternating system.
  • 40 intermediate-grade training cycles and 54 professional-grade training cycles.

 

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HETEL-EGIBIDE


  • Social initiative network.
  • 5 campuses.
  • 13 intermediate-grade training cycles and 21 professional-grade training cycles.

 

More information on HETEL-EGIBIDE

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