School of Engineering of Terrassa

The School of Engineering of Terrassa is an engineering school that forms part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. The campus comprises multiple buildings housing teaching spaces, laboratory facilities, and research centers for various engineering disciplines.

The school was founded in 1901 as the Superior School of Industries of Terrassa to support the city's growing textile industry through technical education. Over the decades, it evolved into a comprehensive engineering school with internationally recognized programs.

The main building showcases Art Nouveau design elements with refined details reflecting early 20th-century educational architecture. These design features continue to shape the campus appearance today and create a distinctive setting for learning and research.

The campus sits centrally within Terrassa and is well connected by public transportation. Visitors should note that access to certain areas is geared toward study and research activities and should be arranged beforehand.

The central hall of the main building features steel columns and houses a commemorative bust of Alfonso Salonsa, the school's founder. This sculptural hall design remains a distinctive feature of the original structure.

Location: Terrassa

Inception: 1901

Architects: Lluís Muncunill i Parellada

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Part of: Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Address: Carrer Colom, 1

Website: http://eet.upc.edu

GPS coordinates: 41.56417,2.02250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41