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About UB
University of Barcelona (UB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Barcelona, Spain. UB was established in 1450 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. As a member of European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group, International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU), International Research Universities Network (IRUN), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UB is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is ranked number 164 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-150.
UB offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 57 |
Natural Sciences | 65 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
Arts & Humanities | 97 |
Social Sciences & Management | 107 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 |
Engineering & Technology | 147 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |

UB tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UB is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at UB start from 1,163 USD. International students pay a minimum of 1,911 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UB
Education & Training
Teacher in Primary Education
Social Sciences & Management
Tourism
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
International Degree in Physiotherapy
Tourism
Humanities
English Studies
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration and Management
International Business
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Medicine
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
International Degree in Physiotherapy
Arts & Humanities
Visual Arts and Education - A Constructionist Approach
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Erasmus Mundus Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories
Education & Training
Research in Language and Literature Teaching
Engineering & Technology
Bioinformatics for Health Science
Environmental Engineering
Erasmus Mundus Master in Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Physics
Photonics
Social Sciences & Management
Biological Anthropology
Cognitive Science and Language
Economics
Erasmus Mundus in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
Erasmus Mundus on Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts
Cognitive Science and Language
Research in Language and Literature Teaching
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Pure and Applied Logics
Humanities
Analytic Philosophy
Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts
Cognitive Science and Language
Pure and Applied Logics
Research in Language and Literature Teaching
History, Philosophy & Theology
Analytic Philosophy
Pure and Applied Logics
Medicine
Advanced Medical Skills
Bioinformatics for Health Science
Biological Anthropology
Biomedicine
Clinical Investigation
Physical Sciences
Actuarial and Financial Sciences
Advanced Mathematics
Economics
Environmental Engineering
Erasmus Mundus Master in Nuclear Physics
Accounting & Finance
Actuarial and Financial Sciences
International Business
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial and Financial Sciences
Advanced Mathematics
Bioinformatics for Health Science
Biological Anthropology
Biomedicine
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial and Financial Sciences
Advanced Mathematics
Business Research
Economics
Economics

Master's degree at UB
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at UB for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
UB campus
The campus of UB is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Not only locals study at UB, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in Spain for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. UB graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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