University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona offers PhD in Economics as a full time four year program and can be completed in seven years via part time mode with one year fee of EURO 540,92 (INR 49,45,296). The program is accredited after a holistic evaluation by the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU), which acknowledges the quality and impact of the research carried out within the PhD framework. Former PhD students have been placed in academic research institutions in the US and Europe and international organizations and governmental institutions. On the other hand, the PhD program in Applied Economics at UAB provides a unique offer in the Spanish and European university system. The program is oriented to the preparation of researchers with a sound knowledge in economic theory, quantitative techniques and methodological tools, which allows them to develop an original and high quality applied economic research. Several graduates from the programme are working in different areas of public administration (Generalitat, Ministries, CTESC, etc.) and national and international organisations, both public and private.

The University of Barcelona offers Master’s degree in Statistics and operation as a two year program in the faculty of Economics and Business with researchers who with extensive experience and international renown in the fields of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Optimization, Data Engineering and Industrial Statistics. The master's degree is open to candidates with a qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering (Industrial Engineering, etc.). Candidates could also hold qualifications in Economic or Business Sciences (Economics, Business, etc.) and Medical or Biological Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, etc.).

International students can apply for the UB admission to the master’s degree programme through an online application and submit the various required documents such as transcripts or visa permit papers. . The University of Barcelona requirements for international students vary as per the program opted by the student However, the general requirement for master’s programs is as follows:

• Completed application for authorization
• Legally validated copy of the bachelor’s degree or equivalent (authenticated and officially translated by the appropriate diplomatic channel)
• Legally validated copy of the certificate listing the course units completed (authenticated and officially translated by the appropriate diplomatic channel). In all cases, the master’s degree coordination committee shall be responsible for the appropriate procedures.
• In accordance with the provisions established in Article 17 of Royal Decree 1393/29 October 2007, students may be admitted to a university master’s degree course if they meet the specific requirements and evaluation criteria. The university shall determine the admission requirements, which may include previous education requirements, depending on the subject area of the master’s degree course.

The University of Barcelona offers the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) as a four year course with 240 credits through the faculty of Economics and Business. The program’s core subjects are Accounting, Economics and Business Environment, Business Organization, Quantitative Methods and Strategic Analysis. The degree structure also makes it possible to complete a stay abroad via the university mobility programs offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business. The cost of attending the course per credit is EURO 17,69 (INR 16,45) approx. Students can apply through the university online portal.

 EURO= INR 90.1 as on Jul 26,2024