Autonomous University of Barcelona
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The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) is a public university founded in 1968, with its main campus in Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), about 20 km from central Barcelona, ranked 172nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Its 13 faculties and schools cover sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, economics, law, humanities and translation. Most programmes are taught in Catalan and Spanish, with 11 English-taught bachelor's degrees (including Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Economics and English Studies) and more than 40 English-taught master's degrees.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
The official bachelor's credit price is €17.69 (about €1,060 for 60 ECTS); fees for non-resident non-EU students are set each year by the UAB Board of Trustees and are not published as a fixed figure. On professional master's degrees (Legal Profession, Telecommunications Engineering, Teacher Training, General Health Psychology) non-EU students pay €66 per credit; other master's fees are shown by UAB's fee calculator.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Bachelor's: have your non-EU secondary diploma homologated by the Catalan education department, request access through the University Access Office's accesnet platform (open all year), then enrol with the faculty once you have a place. Master's and PhD: apply directly to UAB through each programme's page. 2027 dates are not published yet.
Official admission announcementLife 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
13 faculties · 43 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 43 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 Biosciences
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Biology
Faculty of Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Astronomy· MasterEN
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Geology· Bachelor, Master
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Physics
Faculty of Communication Sciences
BachelorMasterCACatalanESSpanish- Film & Television Production
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Faculty of Education Sciences
BachelorMasterCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· BachelorCAES
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Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- International Relations· MasterEN
- Political Science
- SociologyCAES
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Corporate LawCAES
- Criminal LawCAES
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Economics and Business Studies
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Accounting· BachelorCAES
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance· BachelorCAES
- Supply Chain Management· MasterEN
School of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor, MasterEN
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Anthropology· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Archaeology· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- Geography· Bachelor, MasterCAES
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Music· BachelorCAES
- PhilosophyCAES
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- General Medicine
- Nursing· BachelorCAES
- Physical Therapy· BachelorCAES
Faculty of Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Psychology
Faculty of Translation and Interpreting
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanESSpanish- Translation
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDCACatalanENEnglishESSpanish- Veterinary Medicine
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
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Autonomous University of Barcelona is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uab.cat/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uab.cat/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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