Postgraduate
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
funding: AECID grants for foreign students
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
"A research university on a green campus near Barcelona"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#172 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
The Autonomous University of Barcelona was founded in 1968 and has its main campus at Bellaterra in Cerdanyola del Valles, near Barcelona. It teaches sciences, veterinary medicine, medicine, economics, communication and the humanities, with a strong research profile and many Erasmus partners.
Rankings & Recognition
#172
Ranked #172 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1968
Founded
#172
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Bellaterra (Barcelona)
Location
Popular Programs
Veterinary Medicine
Biotechnology
Economics
Communication
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
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B2 approx. |
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IELTS (English courses)
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6.0-6.5 approx. |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MAEC-AECID grants
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The main campus is at Bellaterra in Cerdanyola del Valles, 20 km from central Barcelona.
Campus Details
Bellaterra
(Barcelona)
Campus Forecast
Bellaterra
Catalonia
Main campus
Student residences
Mediterranean climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Vila Universitaria 812 apartments
Hotel Campus 104 rooms
Dining
Campus restaurants and bars
On-campus grocery store
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Swimming pool
Football field
Volleyball court
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Public: EUR 700-3,500 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
EUR 800-1,300 / month
Health Insurance
Required for student visa
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the UAB international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UNEDasiss credential; school cert
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; language per course
English Proficiency
DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
IELTS (English courses)
6.0-6.5 approx.Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Secondary school certificate or degree (legalised)
Academic transcripts
UNEDasiss access credential (bachelor, non-EU)
Language proof (Spanish or English)
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UAB international admissions pages.
2
Access credential
For a bachelor, non-EU applicants usually request the UNEDasiss access credential; master applicants skip this step.
3
Apply online
Fill in the online pre-enrolment and upload your documents in the application window.
4
Admission decision
The university reviews your file and publishes the admission result.
5
Pay & confirm
Accept the place and pay the enrolment deposit to receive your admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for a Spanish student visa (type D) at the consulate, then get your student residence card within 30 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
The main campus is at Bellaterra in Cerdanyola del Valles, 20 km from central Barcelona.
Bachelor's
5
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
📍 Bellaterra
Bachelor's
Veterinary Medicine
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📍 Bellaterra
Bachelor's
Biotechnology
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📍 Bellaterra
Bachelor's
Economics
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📍 Bellaterra
Bachelor's
Psychology
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📍 Bellaterra
Bachelor's
Journalism
Master's
3
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📍 Bellaterra
Master's
Bioinformatics
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📍 Bellaterra
Master's
Economics (Master's)
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📍 Bellaterra
Master's
Neuroscience
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