SpainBarcelonaPublic UniversityTaught in Catalan, English, SpanishSelf-FundedTuition from €1,500 per yearUniversity of Barcelona
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Barcelona, one of Spain's oldest public universities, gives students access to various grants, including the Spanish government's general scholarships, faculty and program awards, and grants for some international students, particularly at postgraduate level. Depending on the funder, awards range from tuition support to living allowances. Calls and conditions are published on the university portal and faculty pages.
Tuition for international students
Life and living
Barcelona · Spain
Life and living
Barcelona · Spain
Living in Barcelona
Catalonia’s capital on the Mediterranean, a lively student city with the University of Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra and the Autonomous University; Catalan and Spanish are spoken.
Student housing
According to IQS: a room in a shared flat EUR 400–600 a month, student residences EUR 900–1,500, total living costs about EUR 1,200 a month.
Transport for students
The T-jove ticket for under-30s costs EUR 45.50 for 90 days of unlimited travel in all zones.
Top landmarks
Sagrada Família
Canaan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Park Güell
essetefano · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
La Rambla
Gothic Quarter
Llull · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:INE – Instituto Nacional de EstadísticaIQS – Living in BarcelonaTMB – Tickets and fares
Studying and living in Spain
Costs and living
Public university tuition fees in Spain: • Calculated based on ECTS credits. Bachelor's fees for non-EU international students range from €1,200 to €4,500 per year depending on the autonomous community (Andalusia is among the most affordable, while Madrid and Catalonia are higher). • Official public Master's fees range between €1,800 and €5,500 annually. • Private institutions and business schools charge between €7,000 and €18,000 per year. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): Proof of financial means is indexed to the Spanish IPREM threshold, requiring approximately €600 to €650 per month (approx. €7,200 to €7,800 annually) demonstrated via bank funds or an official scholarship guarantee.
Working while studying
Under modernized Spanish immigration regulations, international students are permitted to work up to 30 hours per week during their studies without needing a separate work permit, provided work hours do not conflict with class schedules. Upon completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduates can apply for a 12-month post-study job search residence permit (Autorización de residencia para búsqueda de empleo), which transitions smoothly into a standard work visa upon securing employment.
Faculties and programmes
16 faculties · 59 programmes
Faculties and programmes
16 faculties · 59 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Fine Arts
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
Faculty of Biology
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Biology· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, MasterCAES
Faculty of Earth Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Environmental Science· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Geology· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
Faculty of Economics and Business
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Accounting· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Business Management· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Economics· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Finance· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Human Resource Management· BachelorCAES
- International Business· Bachelor:CAESEN· Master:EN
- Marketing· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- SociologyCAES
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Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Social Work· Bachelor, Master
- Special Education
Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmacy
Faculty of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Philosophy· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
Faculty of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Astronomy· Master, PhDEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Physics· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
Faculty of Philology and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Digital Media· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Journalism· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Languages and Literature
- Translation· MasterCAES
Faculty of Geography and History
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Geography
- History
Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media
BachelorMasterCACatalanESSpanish- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- International Relations· Master
- Political Science
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Computer Science· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor:CAES· Master:CAESEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Statistics· MasterEN
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Dentistry
- General Medicine
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy· Bachelor, Master
- Public Health· Master
Faculty of Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Educational Psychology· Master
- Psychology
Faculty of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:CAES· Master, PhD:CAESEN
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, MasterCAES
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Spanish Government MAEC-AECID Master and Research Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Barcelona is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/philology-communication/general-scholarship-and-conditional-registration1) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/philology-communication/general-scholarship-and-conditional-registration1. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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