The University of Deusto has been a pioneer in the academic scenario in Spain, always trying to give an answer to the professional and human demands of its students. A good example of that is the fact that it was the first Spanish university to offer business studies. The Business School, founded in 1916, is still one of the most prestigious business centers in Spain.

Arrupe Bridge Deusto Together with Business and Economics, the University of Deusto offers degrees in Law, Engineering, Psychology, Education, and Social Sciences. With over 10.000 students, the university also offers numerous specialized Diplomas, Masters, and Ph.D. programs. Ever since its modest beginnings, the University of Deusto has valued quality over quantity. It has also aimed at the integration and full development of individuals, as well as their professional and research training. 

The University of Deusto is well-known in Spain and in Europe, partly due to the international network of student exchanges in which Deusto is included. Further bilateral agreements with U.S. and Latin-American universities make it possible for the university to host an increasing number of students every year.

Since the University of Deusto has always granted fundamental importance to its international projection, it currently leads numerous International academic projects which are amongst the most highly valued in the European Union.

The University of Deusto is located in the heart of the city, across the Guggenheim Museum. Founded by the Jesuits in 1886, its century-old buildings, combining a classic and noble architectural style with the most advanced technology in its interior, was used by Frank O. Gehry as a point of reference for the harmony of the stone component which, alongside the titanium and glass, defines the Guggenheim Museum. The two buildings look at each other face to face, making the bond between tradition and progress a reality.