University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona acceptance rate is around 75% for international students. This means that 75% of applicants are admitted annually out of the 100 application recieved. It is also important to note that meeting minimum requirement criteria doesn’t guarantee admission during selection. However, applicants should give their best to present a strong application highlighting their academic achievements, experience and extracurricular activities to increase their chances of acceptance.

(Due to unavailability of current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary)

According to the Universitat de Barcelona Business School, the Executive MBA programme requires at least three years of full-time working experience in relevant positions. You also require fluency in English for the MBA programme (IELTS 6.0 or higher, Cambridge First Certificate A to C, or TOEFL Internet-Based: 80, Paper-Based: 550). The programme is designed for experienced professionals, including entrepreneurs, businesspeople, general managers, and middle-management staff in any company area.

To apply to the University of Barcelona, you need to follow the steps described on their website. If you are a temporary visiting student, you need to be authorized and nominated by your home university to study temporarily at the UB, and then complete the corresponding online application form. You should also make a sufficient number of copies of your application to complete the subsequent steps. Once you have been admitted to the doctoral program, you must formally apply for access to doctoral studies. 

The average tuition fee for international students at the University of Barcelona is 4,900 EUR per year, which is approximately 4,46,289 INR. The cost of living in Barcelona for international students ranges from 900 EUR to 1,000 EUR (INR 91,062) per month, which includes food, rent, utilities, entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous things. The cost of food in Barcelona is also relatively expensive, with an average cost of €15-€20 per meal in a standard restaurant.

Here are the upcoming deadlines for different programs for Indian students at the University of Barcelona:
For the semester intake, deadline is Nov 15, 2025.

Established in 1450, the University of Barcelona is one of the oldest universities in both Catalonia and Spain and is considered one of the best universities in Spain according to the US News and World Report and Times Higher Education. With 63,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain. The university is known for its academic work in various disciplines, including agricultural sciences, arts and humanities, biology and biochemistry, biotechnology, and applied microbiology. 

No, a score of 85 in TOEFL is not good enough for admission to the University of Barcelona. According to the University of Barcelona's official website, students need to complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 100 to get successful admission. To be able to get a successful admission to the University of Barcelona in Spain students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6-6.5. The requirements may vary for each program.

The most preferred course by Indian students at the University of Barcelona include:

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

MA in Economic History

MS in International Business

MS in Fundamental Principles of Data Science

MS in Advanced Mathematics

MA in Advanced Studies in Archaeology

MA in Sociology: Social Transformation and Innovation

MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice Policy and Sociology of Criminal Law

The University of Barcelona is ranked as follows:
According to THE (Times Higher Education) University Ranking, the University of Barcelona ranking is 182 in the world, it was 193 in 2022. As per the QS among the World University Ranking, the University of Barcelona ranks 164 in 2024.  According to the QS World University Ranking 2024, the University of Barcelona ranks 164 in the world, Improving from 184 in 2023.