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About UAB
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Barcelona, Spain. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1968. UAB is working together with European University Association (EUA), European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is ranked number 150 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 183 position in the world.
UAB does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 91 |
Social Sciences & Management | 96 |
Natural Sciences | 100 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 127 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 134 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 152 |
Accounting & Finance | 184 |
Engineering & Technology | 229 |

UAB tuition fees
The academic calendar at UAB is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Spain. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at UAB is the same for locals and foreigners — from 571 USD per year. The university has several scholarships to help students cover part of the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
Study programs at UAB
Journalism & Media
Journalism
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Tourism
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English Studies
English and Catalan Studies
English and Classical Studies
English and French Studies
English and Spanish Studies
Humanities
Contemporary History, Politics and Economics
English Studies
English and Catalan Studies
English and Classical Studies
English and French Studies
Education & Training
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education + Primary Education
Education Studies
English Studies
Primary Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioinformatics
Computational Mathematics and Data Analytics
Economics
Genetics
Mathematics
Medicine
Bioinformatics - UAB/UPF/UB/UPC
Microbiology
Nursing
Nursing - Gimbernat School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (affiliated school)
Nursing - School of Nursing and Occupational Therapy (affiliated school)
Engineering & Technology
Automation and Industrial Electronic Engineering - Salesian School of Sarrià (affiliated school)
Engineering in Industrial Organisation - Salesian School of Sarrià (affiliated school)
Mechanical Engineering - Salesian School of Sarrià (affiliated school)
Economics & Business Management
Automotive Engineering - Salesian School of Sarrià (affiliated school)
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration and Management + Law
Business Administration and Management - English
Business and Information Technology
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Inteligence
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering + Telecommunication Electronic Engineering
Information Technology and Services - Tomàs Cerdà School of Computer Studies (affiliated school)
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Statistics + Sociology
Archaeology
Audiovisual Communication
Criminology + Law
Economics
Arts & Humanities
Ancient Studies
Art and Design - Massana School of Art (affiliated school)
Catalan and Spanish
English Studies
English and French
Physical Sciences
Aeronautical Management
Economics
Nanotechnology
Physics
Physics + Chemistry
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Finances
Other
Advertising and Public Relations
Applied Statistics
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Agriculture & Forestry
Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare
Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology
Zoonoses and One Health
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Management
Journalism & Media
Erasmus Mundus Children's Literature, Media and Culture
Engineering & Technology
Industrial Chemistry and Introduction to Chemical Research
Modelling for Science and Engineering
Quantum Science and Technology
Telecommunication Engineering
Education & Training
Communication and Education
Erasmus Mundus Children's Literature, Media and Culture
Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED)
Teacher Development for Foreign Language Education and Content and Language Integrated Learning
Computer Science & IT
Computer Vision
Data Science
Economic Analysis
Internet of Things for e-Health
Modelling for Science and Engineering
Physical Sciences
Advanced Research in Political Science
Applied Research in Economics and Business
Degrowth - Ecology, Economics and Policy
Economic Analysis
Economics and Business Administration
Economics & Business Management
Applied Research in Economics and Business
Business Management
Communication and Education
Economic Analysis
Economics and Business Administration
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Advanced Research in Political Science
Applied Research in Economics and Business
Degrowth - Ecology, Economics and Policy
Economic Analysis
Economics and Business Administration
Social Sciences & Management
Advanced Research in Political Science
Applied Research in Economics and Business
Communication and Education
Double Master's Degree in English and American Studies
Economic Analysis
Medicine
Advanced Genetics
Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Bioinformatics
EUROPHOTONICS - European Master in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics
Erasmus Mundus in Leading International Vaccinology Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Genetics
Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Bioinformatics
EUROPHOTONICS - European Master in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics
Erasmus Mundus in Leading International Vaccinology Education
Arts & Humanities
Advanced English Studies
Double Master's Degree in English and American Studies
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Advanced English Studies
Double Master's Degree in English and American Studies
Teacher Development for Foreign Language Education and Content and Language Integrated Learning
Humanities
Advanced English Studies
Double Master's Degree in English and American Studies
Teacher Development for Foreign Language Education and Content and Language Integrated Learning
Other
European Master in Demography
Transfusion Medicine and Advanced Cell Therapies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Tourism
Physical Sciences
PhD in Physics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
PhD in Terrestrial Ecology
Engineering & Technology
PhD in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions
PhD in Food Science
Education & Training
PhD in Educational Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
PhD in Electrochemistry. Science and Technology
PhD in Genetics
Arts & Humanities
PhD in Catalan Language and Literature and Theatre Studies
PhD in Romance Languages and Cultures
PhD in Spanish Studies
Computer Science & IT
PhD in Computer Science
Social Sciences & Management
PhD in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising
PhD in Classical Archaeology
PhD in Communication and Journalism
PhD in Human Security and Global Law
PhD in Law
Humanities
PhD in Art History and Musicology
PhD in Cognitive Science and Language
PhD in History of Science
PhD in Studies in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
Agriculture & Forestry
PhD in Aquaculture
Economics & Business Management
PhD in Applied Economics
PhD in Economic Analysis
PhD in Entrepreneurship and Management
Tourism
Medicine
PhD in Advanced Immunology
PhD in Animal Medicine and Health
PhD in Animal Production
PhD in Biodiversity
PhD in Bioinformatics
Other
PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
PhD in Biotechnology
PhD in Cellular Biology
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology

Bachelor degree at UAB
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of TOEFL. The TOEFL exam must be 78 and above. At UAB,you can also get a bachelor's degree remotely.
Master's degree at UAB
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UAB for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 78. IELTS — 6 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UAB.
UAB campus
The rural campus of UAB is a great opportunity to get an education in the fresh air. Thanks to this location type, students collaborate more closely with each other during their studies and outside of academic activities, creating a close-knit student community. Other advantages of the rural campus include access to various types of outdoor recreation and fewer distractions from study. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Not only locals study at UAB, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Spain for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. Graduates of UAB find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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