Ramon Llull University, founded on March 1st 1990, comprises 11 higher education and research institutions with a long tradition and a prestigious reputation in Barcelona and others areas of the Catalan territory:IQSBlanquernaLa Salle Faculty of PhilosophyESADEPere Tarrés Faculty of Social Work and Social EducationSant Ignasi Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management (HTSI)Ebro Observatory University InstituteVidal i Barraquer University Institute of Mental HealthBorja Institute of BioethicsESDi Higher School of Design (associated centre).Its federal structure enhances the personality of its institutions and it is one of the most innovative universities in Catalonia and Spain, promoting academic and research excellence.