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The principles that govern the research projects of the UPC are freedom, justice, democracy, solidarity, cooperation, sustainability, efficiency, transparency and social responsibility.

The activity of its campuses and centers make the UPC a point of reference. Giving priority to basic and applied research, and transfer of technology and knowledge to society.

As a leading member of networks of excellence, the UPC maintains a privileged relationship with scientific and educational institutions and entities worldwide, which puts it in an advantageous position to attract international talent.

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) was founded in 1971. One of its objectives is the creation, development, transmission and criticism of science, technology and culture. To this end, it also works from its Institutes and Research Centers, assimilating the changes produced in our society and maintaining its vocation for excellence, for which it is nationally and internationally recognized.

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has the double seal of International Campus of Excellence, a distinction that endorses the quality of its teaching and research activity.