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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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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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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: 

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$8,220
Food
$2,970
Transport
$380
Utilities
$2,720

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
5,000 EUR
International
6,000 EUR

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Employability

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: 

many of which were created in collaboration with important scientific institutions, and all of which conduct a large amount of research activities.

 

Helping graduates enter the labour market is one of the main objectives of the UAB. All bachelor's degrees offer external work placements in prestigious firms and institutions. The UAB yearly manages over 4,000 work placements included in its academic study plans. Students can also take advantage of more than 2,000 extracurricular work placements, job offers, professional mobility abroad and support to entrepreneurs.

Rankings & Ratings

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is one of the top public universities in Barcelona, Spain. It is ranked #172 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2014
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  • 2015
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  • 2016
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  • 2017
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  • 2018
    #=195
  • 2019
    #=193
  • 2020
    #188
  • 2021
    #213
  • 2022
    #=209
  • 2023
    #178
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    #=149
  • 2025
    #175
  • 2026
    #172

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
  • 2026
    #172

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Campus locations

Main Campus

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Bellaterra Campus Campus

Bellaterra Campus

UAB

Barcelona

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08193

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