University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Spain tuition policy
- Your destination
- Barcelona, Spain
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Catalonia’s largest university (Barcelona, founded 1450), strong in medicine, the natural sciences and economics.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Catalonia’s largest university. Tuition is set per autonomous community.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Spanish |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Spanish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Spanish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | Spanish | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | Spanish | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Spanish | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Spanish | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Spanish / English | Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Catalan/Spanish for most programmes; English for selected Master’s. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school diploma (Bachillerato) or recognised equivalent; university access may require the EvAU/selectividad or credential recognition via UNEDasiss. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Spanish-taught programmes require Spanish (commonly B2); English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school diploma + credential recognition
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: regional admission rounds ≈ June–July; Master’s deadlines vary — verify.
How to apply
Regional admission system / direct portal
Undergraduate admission is organised by each autonomous community; Master’s admission is direct.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Regional admission system / direct portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Not yet verified
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ spring
- Applications close
- Regional admission rounds ≈ June–July; Master’s deadlines vary
- Documents to submit
- Credential recognition via UNEDasiss/MECD; certified copies + sworn translations.
- Note
- Undergraduate admission per autonomous community.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.ub.edu
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- +34 933 556 000
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Barcelona official website
https://www.ub.edu - University of Barcelona — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://web.ub.edu/en/web/estudiants/international-students - EU Education portal – Country profile: Spain
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles