The University of the Balearic Islands is located in the sunny island of Mallorca, in a beautiful landscape beside the 'Tramuntana' mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, and is only 7.5 km away from Palma, a historical town full of life and culture. The University is a young institution, 23 years old, which plays a crucial role in the islands' society. It is a modern University with, at present, approximately 895 lecturers, 396 administrative staff and 14,972 students.

The University offers 40 different academic degrees with a great diversity of studies. Some of them are:

• University Degree in Business and Administration
• University Degree in Economics
• University Degree in Tourism
• Master in Tourism and Environmental Economics
• Master in Tourism Planning and Management
• Master in Business Administration
• Master in Tourism Management

The University campus offers a range of facilities such as libraries, computers for students, laboratories, cafeterias and copy shops. Despite its youth, the UIB has managed to establish a large number of international relations in and outside Europe and has already achieved a good reputation within the country due to the excellency of its research.