Escuela Superior de Diseño de Barcelona (ESDESIGN) – Planeta Formación y Universidades is a private institution. It specializes in design-related programs and operates under the umbrella of Planeta Formación y Universidades, a private educational group.
As a private university, ESDESIGN relies on tuition fees and private funding rather than government financing. It offers accredited degrees and focuses on industry-aligned curricula, particularly in design, digital arts, and creative fields. Private status allows flexibility in program structure and international collaborations, distinguishing it from public universities in Spain, which are state-funded and regulated.