Autonomous University of Barcelona
Cerdanyola del Valles, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #175
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 35,803
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1968
Overview
The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) is a public research university established in 1968. It is renowned for its high research output and academic excellence, particularly in the fields of veterinary medicine, economics, and biosciences. The university's main campus, Bellaterra, is located in Cerdanyola del Vallès and provides a comprehensive campus-based education experience with a strong international focus.
Fields of study
- Biosciences
- Sciences and Environmental Sciences
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecology
- Agri-food
- Communication
- Law
- Economics and Business
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- History, Philosophy, Art and Design
- Nursing and Physiotherapy
- Language, Literature and Translation
- Medicine
- Politics and Society
- Psychology and Speech Therapy
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: AQU Catalunya (Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency) and Ministerio de Universidades (Spain)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January, May, June
- Application deadlines
- Undergraduate: June 30; Postgraduate: Varies by program, generally from mid-January to early July.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- informacio@uab.cat
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,061 – €3,960 / credit
From about $1,146 / year
Domestic students
€1,061 – €1,162 / credit
Tuition is calculated per credit (ECTS). Prices for EU students are approximately 17.69 to 18.46 EUR/credit. Non-EU students are charged a higher rate, typically ranging from 66 to 110 EUR/credit depending on the program's degree of experimentation. Equivalence study for non-EU degrees costs 218.15 EUR.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformàtica / Bioinformatics (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bioquímica, Biologia Molecular i Biomedicina (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Cursos Seleccionats (opens in a new tab)English, Spanish, Catalan · On Campus | — | — | €153 / credit | Nov 13, 2026 | September, February |
| Ecologia Terrestre i Gestió de la Biodiversitat (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Programa Business & Management (B&M) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | — | Varies | Jun 25, 2027 | Fall Term 2027 |
| Programes Preestablerts (opens in a new tab)English, Spanish · On Campus | — | — | Varies | Dec 4, 2026 | Spring, May, Summer, Fall |
| Qualitat d'Aliments d'Origen Animal (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.