What is a cross-disciplinary university?

Imagine a university that does not confine you to a single degree program, but rather opens doors to different areas of knowledge, mixing philosophy with technology, art with engineering, or economics with design.   

That's a transversal university: an educational model that breaks with traditional labels and is committed to training more well-rounded, creative professionals who are prepared for today's challenges.  

And make no mistake, this isn't just a fad. This approach is already changing education and undoubtedly makes the difference between leaving university with a degree... or leaving with a unique profile that companies are constantly looking for.  

What is a cross-disciplinary university?  

A cross-disciplinary university is one that does not limit itself to offering “closed” degrees, but rather encourages connections between different disciplines. Instead of pigeonholing you, it encourages you to combine knowledge and skills from different areas.  

For example:  

• An engineer who also understands ethics and politics.  

• An artist who knows how to program and use digital tools.  

• An economist who is skilled with data, but also creative. 

The goal is to train people to think critically, creatively, and globally. 

Why is it revolutionizing education? 

Because the world is no longer “one-dimensional” 

Today's job market demands hybrid profiles. Companies are looking for people who not only know their “niche,” but who can connect ideas, communicate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute innovative solutions. 

Because it boosts creativity (and employability)  

A cross-disciplinary education trains you to look at problems from different angles. And that translates into more creativity, more adaptability, and more job opportunities. 

Because it connects with real life 

The challenges of today's world—from artificial intelligence to climate change—cannot be solved with a single discipline. They require a perspective that crosses technology, society, ethics, and economics. And that's where interdisciplinary universities have an advantage.  

Examples of interdisciplinarity in action  

• Common subjects for students from different majors.  

• Collaborative projects between different degrees (a team with an engineer, a designer, and a philosopher working together).  

• Practical approach: learning with real challenges from companies or institutions.  

Cross-disciplinary university is not just a label, it is a new way of understanding education. One that is committed to breaking down barriers between disciplines and preparing students for a complex, diverse, and constantly changing world. 

In other words: if before the future was “being an expert in something,” now the future is being an expert in connecting everything. 

La Salle Campus Barcelona: a pioneer in cross-disciplinary education 

At La Salle Campus Barcelona, aware of technological changes and advances in society and career opportunities, we position ourselves as a clear example of a cross-disciplinary university that goes beyond theory. Our educational offering combines bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, courses, and postgraduate programs in areas such as engineering, business, architecture, digital arts, philosophy, and health, integrating technology as part of our DNA. It is a transdisciplinary environment where students from different disciplines coexist, collaborate, and develop real projects using the learning by challenge methodology. In addition, the campus has the IASlab (Interactive Arts & Science Laboratory), a pioneering laboratory in Europe where art, science, AI, robotics, and immersive reality merge, facilitating research and joint creation between different agents.  

• Classes and projects shared between different degree programs.  

• Laboratories such as IoTICAT and IASlab, where various disciplines come together to innovate.  

• Programs that combine health engineering, philosophy, and business, to name a few.