- Terrassa prioritizes, among its public policies, its commitment as an educating city, key to the progress of people and the city.
- The city of Terrassa has consolidated its position as the second university city in Catalonia, with approximately 10,000 students from 4 universities (UPC, UAB, UB and UOC) and more than 60 scientific research groups.
- The Terrassa university campus, which covers the entire city, offers some unique studies in Catalonia: Aeronautics (ESEIAAT), Optics (FOOT), Cinema and Audiovisuals (ESCAC), Commerce and Distribution (ESCODI), Occupational Therapy (EUIT), Textile and Paper Engineering.