Josep Antoni Rom

Josep Antoni Rom is the rector of the Ramon Llull University (URL) in Barcelona, Spain, an institution known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to research. With a background in higher education leadership, Rom has been vocal about the challenges facing private universities, particularly in the context of new regulations aimed at ensuring educational quality. He argues that the influx of private institutions often arises from a lack of public funding for state universities and emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in education to justify the costs associated with private tuition.