Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #371
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 24,955
- International students
- 27%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1971
Overview
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) · BarcelonaTech is a leading public university in Barcelona, Spain, specialising in engineering, architecture, sciences and technology. Founded in 1971, it operates multiple campuses across Catalonia including Barcelona, Castelldefels, Terrassa, Manresa, Sant Cugat del Vallès and Vilanova i la Geltrú. UPC offers over 100 master's programmes, 50 taught in English, and more than 13 Erasmus Mundus programmes. Over 50% of master's and doctoral students are international. The university is recognised for strong research output, high graduate employability (94% of master's graduates are employed), and commitment to sustainability.
Fields of study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture and Urban Planning
- Building Construction
- Applied Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Biosystems and Agri-Food Engineering
- Business Management and Organisation
- Civil Engineering
- Design and Multimedia Technology
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Naval and Marine Engineering
- Nautical Studies
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Sustainability
Accreditation: ANECA / AQU Catalunya
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Pre-enrolment periods typically run from January to May for September intake.
- 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
€3,200 – €6,100 / total
From about $3,456 / year
Domestic students
€1,500 – €2,900 / total
Estimated master's fees (2026-2027) per full program for first-time enrolled credits. EU students: from €1,500 (60 ECTS enabling) to €2,900 (120 ECTS non-enabling). Non-EU/non-resident students: from €3,200 (60 ECTS) to €6,100 (120 ECTS). Per-credit price for non-EU first enrollment: €45. Additional administrative fees apply. Prices set by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree in Architecture Studies (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | €45 / credit | Varies | — |
| Master's degree in Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | €45 / credit | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.