Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Undergraduate strengths: Medicine, Economics, Philosophy, Biology. Taught primarily in Catalan/Spanish.
Is Universitat de Barcelona right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
- want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in Barcelona
- want to live and study in Catalan/Spanish
- are set on Medicine, Economics, Philosophy
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
- only want to study fully in English
- want a subject well outside Medicine or Economics
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
EBAU; B2 Spanish/Catalan.
Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.
- Bachillerato / EBAU (Spain) — Spanish school-leaving certificate plus EBAU university entrance exam, scored out of 14.
- DELE (Spanish) — Official Spanish language certificate (A1-C2). B2 = upper-intermediate.
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €2,400 – €6,500
- Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €1,000–€2,500
- Living: €12,000 – €16,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.
Typical graduate salary: €25,000–€42,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Barcelona
Useful links
Visa — Spain
Student visa (Visado de estudios)
Required for non-EU students studying over 90 days. Apply at the Spanish consulate in your home country.
- University admission letter
- Proof of funds (~€600/month, ~€7,200/yr)
- Private health insurance with full coverage
- Criminal record check
- Medical certificate
- Visa application form + passport photos
Closest airports
- SiteBCN · Barcelona–El Prat~15 km from Barcelona
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