Pompeu Fabra University
Barcelona · Official website ↗
Pompeu Fabra University is in Barcelona, Spain; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: €6,800–€7,022 (≈ US$7,600–7,800) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma; Upper secondary school or equivalent qualification from outside the EU Admission mark 5 on homologation. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €6,800 per year (≈ US$7,600) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma. Upper secondary school or equivalent qualification from outside the EU: Admission mark 5 on homologation. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Barcelona · 12 km from BCN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (2)“Call for Talent Awards for incoming students of the inter-university degrees of the 4 Universities Alliance - Academic Year 2026-2027”upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The purpose of this call is to award the students with the best admission grade in each of the interuniversity degrees of the 4U Alliance: Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Degree in Science; and Degree in Science, Technology and Humanities.”upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“All courses are taught in English.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The language of instruction during the first two years will be in English.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Beques Talent Dona Enginyera
€500 (≈ US$556)
- Amount: €500 (≈ US$556)
- Number of awards: 15
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“L'objecte és premiar a les 15 millors dones amb millor nota d'admissió que es matriculin per primera vegada als estudis de les enginyeries següents: Audiovisual Computacional, Informàtica, Matemàtica en Ciència de Dades, Xarxes de Telecomunicació i Biomèdica de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Els Premis Talent es concediran de manera automàtica a les estudiants de primera matriculació als graus amb millor nota d'admissió; per tant, no hi ha un procés de sol·licitud.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Cada un dels premis estarà dotat amb una quantitat de 500 bruts a cadascuna de les candidatures seleccionades.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“En el marc del compromís dels estudis per a la reducció de la bretxa de gènere, s'atorgaran 15 premis als millors expedients acadèmics entre les dones.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Salary Grants UPF Program for new undergraduate students
Amount not published
- Number of awards: 8
- Renewal: Renewable
- Deadline: May 31
Sources (4)
“Salary Grants UPF Program for new undergraduate students of the UPF 2026-2027 | The Salary Grants UPF Program is intended for new undergraduate students entering at Universitat Pompeu Fabra for the first time, with scarce economic resources. | From 01 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 | Academic Management Service”upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Es convoquen 8 places, de les quals, 4 seran de modalitat general i 4, de modalitat adreçada a estudiants adherits al programa Prometeus.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Els ajuts tindran la durada dels anys del pla d'estudis del grau en què els beneficiaris obtinguin plaça i formalitzin la matrícula corresponent.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Important: Per optar a la beca salari hauràs d'haver sol·licitat la beca general 2026-2027.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Talent Awards for incoming students of the inter-university degrees of the 4 Universities Alliance
Amount not published
Sources (2)
“Call for Talent Awards for incoming students of the inter-university degrees of the 4 Universities Alliance - Academic Year 2026-2027”upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The purpose of this call is to award the students with the best admission grade in each of the interuniversity degrees of the 4U Alliance: Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Degree in Science; and Degree in Science, Technology and Humanities.”upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Business Management and Administration · 4 years Source (2)“Duration Four academic years”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Languages Catalan, Spanish and English”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Global Studies · 4 years Source (2)“Duration 4 academic years”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The language of instruction during the first two years will be in English.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: International Business Economics · 4 years Source (2)“Duration Four academic years”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All courses are taught in English.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (2)“Academic year From September to June”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Academic year From September to June”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Educational systems of EU member states: Credential evaluation (e.g. WES): Required (reference) Source (2)“Obtain the credential for admission to Spanish universities (UNEDassis)”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Submit the university entrance application. Students seeking to enrol on the first year of a programme taught at a Catalan university school or department must submit their application to University Admissions Office.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Global Studies — non-EU pathway · Global Studies: Credential evaluation (e.g. WES): Required Source (2)“It's essential to upload the official homologation or receipt in the application of the University Access Office.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It is mandatory to have homologation during the first academic year at the University and to be able to enrol for courses subsequent to the bachelor’s degree.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €6,800 per year (≈ US$7,600) (2026–27 figure) Audiovisual Communication: €7,022 per year (≈ US$7,800) (2026–27 figure) Business Management and Administration: €6,800 per year (≈ US$7,600) (2026–27 figure) Business Sciences: €6,911 per year (≈ US$7,700) (2026–27 figure) Law: €6,800 per year (≈ US$7,600) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“The approximate prices for the ordinary registration for the first year of undergraduate degree courses for the 2026-2027 academic year at UPF are as follow.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Undergraduate studies Price for EU citizens (*) Price for non EU citizens or non residents (*)”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Global Studies €1,202.32 €6.800.32”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Audiovisual Communication €1,237.70 €7,022.30”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Business Management and Administration €1,202.32 €6.800.32”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Business Sciences €1,220.01 €6,911.31”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Law €1,202.32 €6.800.32”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (2)“Does UPF offer accommodation to international students?”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“UPF do not provide students with accommodation but recommends several options.”www.upf.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Barcelona |
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| Nearest major airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), about 12 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q24543 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).