Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Barcelona, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 5,516
- International students
- 50%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1971
Overview
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public polytechnic research university founded in 1971, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It is the leading technical university in Spain and one of the best in Europe, specializing in engineering, architecture, sciences and technology. UPC operates across multiple campuses in Catalonia including Barcelona, Castelldefels, Terrassa, Manresa, Sant Cugat del Vallès, and Vilanova i la Geltrú. The university offers approximately 100 master's programs (50 taught in English), 13 Erasmus Mundus programs, and doctoral studies through its Doctoral School. Over 50% of master's and doctoral students are international. 94% of master's graduates are employed within 3 years and 93% find work within 6 months. UPC is accredited by AQU (Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya) and is a founding member of the Unite! European Universities alliance. Fees for EU students range from approximately EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,900 per program; non-EU students pay EUR 3,200 to EUR 6,100.
Fields of study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Urbanism and Building Construction
- Applied Sciences
- Biosystems and Agri-Food Engineering
- Business Management
- Civil Engineering
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Naval and Marine Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Sustainability
Accreditation: Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU)
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
€3,200 – €6,100 / total
From about $3,456 / year
Domestic students
€1,500 – €2,900 / total
Fees are set by the Generalitat de Catalunya and vary by program type (habilitant/non-habilitant), number of credits, and student nationality/residence. EU students pay approx. EUR 1,500–2,900 for a full program; non-EU non-residents pay approx. EUR 3,200–6,100. Prices are estimates for first-time enrolled credits and include main fees. Additional administrative fees apply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's degree in Advanced Biomedical Technologies (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering (MET) (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.