Guide

Pompeu Fabra University

ES Spain · Barcelona

A young university that is very strong in economics (linked to Barcelona School of Economics).

Tuition
€2 500 – €6 000 / year
Founded
1990
Students
16,000
QS 2027
#263
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
Catalan / Spanish / English

Estimate — check the university’s website

Schools and programmes

  • Economics
  • Business Management
  • Political Science
  • Communication
  • Biology

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — UNEDasiss: accreditation (typical). Required for applying to universities; check the deadlines on unedasiss.uned.es in advance
  • — University application (typical). Deadlines vary by region

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Homologation / accreditation UNEDasiss
  • PCE exams (if needed)
  • Spanish DELE B2 or English
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • Student visa
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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