ESEI International Business School is a small private business school in Barcelona, near the Sagrada Família, teaching entirely in English. It offers bachelor's degrees, an MBA and master's programmes in marketing, international business and tourism, awarded with partner universities. Classes are small and the student body is very international.
Barcelona, Spain
Official website: eseibusinessschool.com
English
Barcelona, near the Sagrada Família
Awarded with partner universities
€9,000 – €14,000
All students, bachelor's and master's programmes
€11,000 – €15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on eseibusinessschool.com before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master in International Marketing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master in Tourism Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BBA International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 72
Everything taught in English.
Small classes with students from dozens of countries.
A central Barcelona location.
Graduates work in marketing, tourism and international business in Spain and beyond.
Non-EU graduates may apply for a Spanish job-search residence permit.
Check how the partner-university award is recognised for your plans.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
ESEI teaches from a city-centre building near the Sagrada Família, with students renting flats around the Eixample and Gràcia.
Barcelona has beaches, great food and a mild climate, but rent has climbed quickly.
Admission letter from ESEI International Business School
Proof of funds for living costs
Private health insurance valid in Spain
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Valid passport and visa application form
ESEI accepts applications on a rolling basis. Non-EU students should apply at least four months ahead.
The MBA and marketing master's start in October and February; other programmes start in October.
Non-EU students apply for a student visa at the Spanish consulate. Get the police certificate and medical certificate sorted early, since both usually need apostille or translation.
The MBA, international marketing, tourism management and the BBA are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
ESEI offers some partial scholarships. Ask the admissions team.
