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University of the Basque Country
Leioa, Spain
PublicWorld #487
Quick facts
- World rank
- #487
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 39,279
- International students
- 8%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1980
Overview
The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is a public university in the Basque Country, Spain. Founded in 1980, it is the largest university in the region with over 39,000 students across campuses in Bilbao, San Sebastián, and Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Science
- Medicine
- Business
- Law
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Computer Science
- Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$1,200 – $5,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.