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# 175QS World University Rankings

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330Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

12 % International students

About Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Founded in 1968, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is known for its excellence in research and quality in teaching and it's a reference centre in Spain and the European Union.

The UAB is a public and groundbreaking university, leader in...
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About Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Founded in 1968, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is known for its excellence in research and quality in teaching and it's a reference centre in Spain and the European Union.

The UAB is a public and groundbreaking university, leader in...
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University information

General

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The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is located only 25 minutes in public transport from Barcelona's city centre, a cosmopolitan metropolis lying on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

The main campus is located in Bellaterra, in the heart of one of the main industrial and technological poles of Mediterranean Europe. The university is located in an area of outstanding natural...
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Student life

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) caters to all aspects of university life. The campus is organised as a true city of knowledge with almost 50,000 inhabitants: students, lecturers, researchers and administration staff.

The international dimension of the UAB can be seen by the number of students enrolled from abroad, more than 5,000 international...
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The UAB promotes innovation, employability and entrepreneurship. It strives to foster research and transfer in all areas of knowledge and works closely together with the surrounding business and industrial community, as well as with scientific centres such as the Alba Synchrotron Light Facility, located five minutes away from campus.

The UAB campus includes: 

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

5,000 EUR
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International Students

6,000 EUR
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Rankings & Ratings

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is one of the top public universities in Barcelona, Spain. It is ranked #175 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #176
  • 2014
    #177
  • 2015
    #=173
  • 2016
    #=190
  • 2017
    #=203
  • 2018
    #=195
  • 2019
    #=193
  • 2020
    #188
  • 2021
    #213
  • 2022
    #=209
  • 2023
    #178
  • 2024
    #=149
  • 2025
    #175

Ranking criteria

Overall
49.2
Academic Reputation
64
Citations per Faculty
59.5
Employment Outcomes
24
Employer Reputation
35.8
Faculty Student Ratio
11.5
International Faculty Ratio
18.5
International Research Network
93.1
International Student Ratio
16.5
Sustainability
86.7

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #176
  • 2014
    #177
  • 2015
    #=173
  • 2016
    #=190
  • 2017
    #=203
  • 2018
    #=195
  • 2019
    #=193
  • 2020
    #188
  • 2021
    #213
  • 2022
    #=209
  • 2023
    #178
  • 2024
    #=149
  • 2025
    #175

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Bellaterra Campus Campus

Bellaterra Campus

UAB

Barcelona

ES

08193

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