Founded in 1450, the University of Barcelona is Spain's largest and most research-intensive public university. It ranks among Europe's top 200 universities and holds five QS Stars across teaching, research, and employability. Students gain access to 73 departments, a vast alumni network, and strong ties to Catalan and multinational industries.
Barcelona, Spain
Top 200 globally (2024)
#1 in Spain (Shanghai ARWU 2023)
Top 1% most-cited institutions globally
5 Stars for Teaching & Employability
Top 50 in Europe (ARWU 2023)
MBA (Business Administration)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
International Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Biomedicine
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Law (LLM)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
#1 university in Spain for 11 consecutive years (Shanghai ARWU) — no other Spanish institution comes close.
73 research departments across sciences, humanities, and health — one of Europe's broadest academic footprints.
Erasmus+ hub — one of Europe's most active universities for student exchange across 500+ partner institutions.
Home to 5 Nobel Prize laureates among its alumni and faculty — particularly in medicine and chemistry.
Graduates join firms like Deloitte, KPMG, Nestlé, and Novartis across finance, consulting, and pharma sectors.
Medicine and biomedical graduates access roles at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, a leading European research hospital.
Over 85% of postgraduate students are employed or in further study within six months of graduating.
Law graduates pursue careers in EU institutions, international arbitration, and top Spanish law firms.
Undergrad
30 Jun 2025
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
N/A
Postgrad
30 Nov 2024
Undergrad
N/A
Postgrad
Rolling
The main campus sits in the Eixample district, walkable from the city centre. Libraries, labs, and student services are spread across six campuses linked by metro.
Barcelona is Spain's second-largest city, with a thriving startup scene, year-round mild weather, and affordable student living compared to London or Paris.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
University acceptance letter
Proof of funds (€600/month)
Private health insurance (Spain-valid)
Proof of accommodation in Barcelona
Long-stay student visa (Type D)
