The Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) has awarded La Salle-Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle-URL), in Spain, accreditation as an Engaged University, recognising its outstanding commitment to social responsibility, regional development, and global cooperation. This milestone follows its 2024 recognition as an Entrepreneurial University, making La Salle-URL one of the few institutions worldwide to hold both ACEEU accreditations.
Its membership in leading international networks such as the International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU), the European University Association (EUA), the ENGAGE.EU European University alliance, and the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) reinforces its mission of combining excellence with societal impact.
“Being recognised as an Engaged University reaffirms our commitment to contributing to a fairer and more inclusive society. At La Salle-URL, we work to create real impact across both local and global contexts through collaboration, innovation and shared responsibility. Together with the Entrepreneurial University accreditation, this second recognition by ACEEU strengthens our mission to educate professionals who lead with talent, conscience and purpose.”, says Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle Campus Barcelona.
La Salle-URL’s impact is reflected in both its academic achievements and its engagement with society. Ranked the best university in Spain and 24th worldwide in Business & Management (QS World University Ranking by Subject), the best in Spain in Architecture (CYD Ranking 2025), and a leader in 3D Animation (Rookies School Ranking), La Salle-URL is defined by three pillars: a transdisciplinary ecosystem, future-proof learning, and technological humanism. These pillars foster a culture of responsibility and collaboration, encouraging students and faculty alike to work across disciplines and with external partners to tackle global challenges.
With this dual recognition, La Salle-URL further strengthens its position as an institution shaping the future of higher education. By uniting entrepreneurial drive with deep societal engagement, the university continues to set a benchmark for how academic excellence and meaningful impact can go hand in hand.