ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of barcelona (official name in catalan: universitat de barcelona, ub) is a public research university located in the city of barcelona, catalonia, spain. It was established in 1450. With 76,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in spain and has also been ranked 1st in the country in most of the 2024 rankings.

It has 106 departments and more than 5,000 full-time researchers, technicians and research assistants, most of whom work in the 243 research groups as recognized and supported by the government of catalonia. In 2010, the ub was awarded 175 national research grants and 17 european grants and participated in over 500 joint research projects with the business sector, generating an overall research income of 70 million euros. The work of these groups is overseen by the ub's research centres and institutes which collaborate with leading research institutions and networks in spain and abroad. The ub is also home to three large research foundations: the barcelona science park foundation (pcb), which includes the institute of biomedical research of barcelona (irbb); the august pi i sunyer biomedical research institute (idibaps); and the bellvitge institute for biomedical research (idibell). The ub is also a degree-awarding body of the institut barcelona d'estudis internacionals (ibei).

UNIVERSITY TYPE ESTABLISHED ON COUNTRY QS RANKING
PUBLIC 3 November 1450 SPAIN 164

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OWN HOSPITAL LOCATION
ENGLISH Yes GRAN VIA DE LES CORTS CATALANES, 585, L'EIXAMPLE, 08007 BARCELONA, SPAIN

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

The University of Barcelona (UB) is a top choice for students because of its quality education, international focus, and opportunities for professional development. 
 
Quality education 
  • Offers a wide range of bachelor's degree programs
  • Focuses on practical experience and entrepreneurial skills
  • Offers a variety of professional placement options
  • Provides a broad range of postgraduate training options
International focus
  • Offers a bachelor's degree and a master's degree taught entirely in English 
     
  • Has a wide selection of bachelor's degree exchange programs 
     
  • Has agreements with institutions in Latin America, Asia, and the United States 
     
  • Has a diverse community of students and lecturers 
Professional development 
  • Has work placement agreements with top companies
  • Offers career guidance services for students and graduates
  • Has a job bank
  • Has a community of over 22,000 alumni
Other reasons 
  • One of the oldest universities in Europe, established in 1450
  • Located in Barcelona, a city with a thriving startup culture and a strong multinational community
  • Offers a variety of courses in areas such as business, humanities, social sciences, and engineering

 

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY


To be eligible for admission to the university of barcelona (ub), applicants must meet certain requirements. These requirements include: 

  • Gpa

A minimum gpa of 2.5 is required for admission. A preferred gpa of 3.2 or higher is ideal. 

  • Letters of recommendation

Applicants should provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic mentor. 

  • Personal statement

Applicants should submit a personal statement that explains their motivation for studying at ub and how their experiences align with the university. 

  • Academic qualifications

Applicants must have official spanish university degrees or equivalent spanish degrees. They must also have passed a minimum of 300 ects credits. 

  • Foreign qualifications

Applicants with foreign qualifications may need to pay a fee for their request to be assessed. 

  • Language proficiency

Applicants may need to provide a certificate of language proficiency. 

The application process for admission to ub involves completing an online application form and uploading supporting documents

 

FEE STRUCTURE

The University of Barcelona's tuition fees for medical programs can range from €1,000 to €68,000, depending on the program and whether you're a non-EU student. 
 
Tuition fees
  • Bachelor's degree: Tuition fees for non-EU students start at €1,000 per year 
     
  • Master's degree: Tuition fees for non-EU students start at €4,300 to €6,000 per year 
     
  • MBBS program: Total fees for the MBBS program are approximately €68,000 
     
Other costs
  • Cost of living: In Spain, the cost of living is approximately €740 to €1,700 per month, which includes food, accommodation, and other expenses 
  • Visa renewal and insurance: These costs vary and are based on the actual charges
     
     
  • Bank statement: To apply for a visa, a bank statement with a minimum balance of Rs. 10 lakh may be required 
     
Eligibility criteria 
  • 60% in 12th grade (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

  • NEET qualified

  • Spanish language proficiency (DELE exam) or English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)

 

SCHOLARSHIP

The university of barcelona offers several scholarships, including:

  • Dissertation fieldwork grant: a scholarship worth up to $25,000 that can be used at any research institution worldwide 
  • Barcelona school of economics grant program: a scholarship for eu students to study an executive mba 
  • Erasmus mundus scholarship: a scholarship that covers travel, visa, and a living allowance 

How to find more scholarships 

  • Search for scholarships on the universia scholarship search platform, studyportal scholarships search platform, or daad scholarship database
  • Look for scholarships from santander, fundación carolina, or spanish studies abroad

What to consider when applying for a scholarship 

  • Full scholarships are rare and competitive
  • You can increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship by applying for them

 

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

THE UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA (UB) REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR ADMISSION:

  • APPLICATION FORM: A COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND STAMPED ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 
  • ID: A COPY OF YOUR NATIONAL ID, PASSPORT, OR ID DOCUMENT 
  • PHOTO: A PASSPORT-SIZED PHOTOGRAPH 
  • TRANSCRIPT: A TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS 
  • LANGUAGE LEVEL ACCREDITATION: PROOF OF YOUR LANGUAGE LEVEL 
  • PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM, YOU MAY NEED TO SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO, MOTIVATION LETTER, OR CV 
  • HOME UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE: A CERTIFICATE FROM YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY ATTESTING YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM 

THE UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA ALSO CONSIDERS SAT, ACT, AND GPA SCORES WHEN MAKING ADMISSION DECISIONS

 

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