GBSB Global Achieves Top-Level Recognition in Spain’s Official University Registry
GBSB Global Business School has received formal authorization from the Government of Catalonia to deliver its Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation and Master of Science in Management programs in Spain, as awarded under the Maltese higher education system. This resolution ensures the School’s inclusion in the Registro de Universidades, Centros y Títulos (RUCT), the official registry maintained by the Spanish Ministry of Universities.
This milestone reinforces GBSB Global’s standing as a fully accredited higher education institution recognized by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and now also acknowledged by the Spanish authorities. This achievement provides an additional layer of assurance for students, alumni, and partners, further validating the quality, transparency, and compliance of the school’s academic programs.
What This Means for Our Community
The RUCT is the definitive reference for recognized universities, academic centers, and degrees within the Spanish higher education system. By appearing in this registry, GBSB Global enhances its status.
- Official Recognition in Spain – Degrees issued by GBSB Global in Spain will appear in the same official listings as those from Spanish universities. This makes their status clear to employers, academic institutions, and public authorities.
- Greater Mobility and Opportunities – RUCT listing facilitates visa processes for job seekers and skilled workers, supports access to public employment, and strengthens graduate eligibility for further official studies in Spain.
- Expanded Access to Funding – Official recognition opens the door to certain public and private scholarships, research grants, and international student loan programs that require RUCT-listed degrees.
- Stronger Academic Partnerships – Being in the RUCT reinforces opportunities for collaboration with other universities in Spain and abroad, including joint programs and student exchanges.
A Continuity of Quality
GBSB Global has been successfully delivering accredited, internationally recognized degrees in Spain for years, operating under the European Higher Education Area framework through its MFHEA license in Malta. This new recognition does not change the quality or validity of past degrees; it simply adds an extra layer of official confirmation within the Spanish education system.
As Dr. Wiktor Patena, Dean and Executive President of GBSB Global, notes:
“This achievement is not about changing who we are—it is about reaffirming our place among the most trusted institutions in Europe. Our graduates, past and present, can take pride in knowing their degrees stand on solid academic and legal foundations across borders.”
With campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, and Malta, as well as an online campus, GBSB Global continues to expand its impact by fostering a truly international learning environment grounded in innovation, excellence, and official recognition at the national and European levels.
Useful links:
https://www.aqu.cat/doc/Internacional/Informes-avaluacio/GBSB-Global-Business-School-Barcelona
https://dogc.gencat.cat/ca/document-del-dogc/?documentId=1022455