Study in Barcelona: universities, programmes and fees
Barcelona has 6 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 135 undergraduate programmes in 71 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €1,061 a year. 2 programmes are taught in English.
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Barcelona
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitat de Barcelona | public | 45 | €1,061 | — |
| Universitat Ramon Llull | private | 29 | — | — |
| Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya | public | 22 | €1,061 | — |
| Universitat Internacional de Catalunya | private | 14 | — | — |
| Universitat Pompeu Fabra | public | 13 | €1,061 | — |
| Universitat Abat Oliba CEU | private | 12 | — | — |
What you can study in Barcelona
- Law 5
- Medicine 5
- Business Administration 4
- Nursing 4
- Psychology 4
- Primary Education Teaching 4
- Computer Science 4
- Early Childhood Education 4
- Audiovisual Communication 4
- Journalism 3
- Architecture 3
- Design 3
- Philosophy 3
- Criminology 3
- Chemical Engineering 3
- Biomedical Engineering 3
- Sport Sciences 3
- Advertising and Public Relations 3
- Biomedical Sciences 3
- Economics 2
- Mathematics 2
- Industrial Engineering 2
- Labour Relations and Human Resources 2
- Biotechnology 2
- Chemistry 2
- Food Science and Technology 2
- Materials Engineering 2
- Dentistry 2
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2
- Pharmacy 2
- Social Work 2
- Social Education 2
- Multimedia and Video Games 2
- Physiotherapy 2
- Biology 1
- Physics 1
- Translation and Languages 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Fine Arts 1
- History 1
- Archaeology 1
- Art History 1
- English Studies 1
- Languages and Literature 1
- Sociology 1
- Anthropology 1
- Public Administration 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Marine Sciences 1
- Geology 1
- Geography 1
- Podiatry 1
- Data Science 1
- Environmental Engineering 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Energy Engineering 1
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- Naval and Maritime Engineering 1
- Landscape Architecture 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Building Engineering 1
- Optics and Optometry 1
- International Relations 1
- International Business 1
- Marketing 1
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Speech Therapy 1
- Political Science 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grau en Administració i Direcció d'Empreses | Universitat Pompeu Fabra | €1,061 | — |
| Grau en Economia | Universitat Pompeu Fabra | €1,061 | — |
Entry scores
The score of the last admitted student, from official lists (higher is better).
How admission works in Spain
Admission by access score 0–14: PAU general part up to 10 + specific part up to 4. EU and some other diplomas — UNEDasiss accreditation; others — diploma homologation, and PCE exams to score above 10. Private universities run their own selection. More in the guide Study in Spain.
Sources
- Canal Universitats, Generalitat de Catalunya — notes de tall via PAU/CFGS 2021–2025 (nota final), checked 25 September 2026
- Decret 96/2026 Generalitat de Catalunya (DOGC 9689, 18.06.2026), Annex 1, checked 25 September 2026
- Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades — Registro de Universidades, Centros y Títulos (RUCT), checked 25 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.