Postgraduate
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
"BarcelonaTech, Catalonia's leading technical university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#392 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
The Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC BarcelonaTech) was founded in 1971 and teaches engineering, architecture, mathematics and nautical studies. It has campuses in Barcelona, Terrassa, Castelldefels, Manresa and Vilanova i la Geltru, and a strong research and industry network.
Rankings & Recognition
#392
Ranked #392 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1971
Founded
#392
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Barcelona + 4 campuses
Location
Popular Programs
Architecture
Telecommunications
Computer Science
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
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
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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 Diagonal Sud in Barcelona, with further campuses in Terrassa, Castelldefels, Manresa and Vilanova.
Campus Details
Barcelona
+ 4 campuses
Campus Forecast
Barcelona
Catalonia
Main campus
Student residences
Mediterranean climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Resa halls in Barcelona and Terrassa
Residences in Castelldefels and Vilanova
Managed apartments
Dining
Check university site
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Check university site
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 UPC international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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 UPC 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 Diagonal Sud in Barcelona, with further campuses in Terrassa, Castelldefels, Manresa and Vilanova.
Bachelor's
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📍 Barcelona
Bachelor's
Architecture
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📍 Barcelona
Bachelor's
Informatics Engineering
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📍 Barcelona
Bachelor's
Aerospace Engineering
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📍 Barcelona
Bachelor's
Telecommunication Engineering
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📍 Barcelona
Bachelor's
Civil Engineering
Master's
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📍 Barcelona
Master's
Architecture (Master's)
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
📍 Barcelona
Master's
Aerospace Engineering (Master's)
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📍 Barcelona
Master's
Informatics
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