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Ranking

# 175QS World University Rankings

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330Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

6,000 EURTuition Fee/year

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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Available programs

The UAB offers more than Bachelor's Degrees, covering all fields of knowledge. Our bachelor's degrees are known for their quality and international character, as well as for the amount of practical experience students acquire.

UAB bachelor's degrees...
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+2 More Subjects

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a public university offering:

More than 500 programmes which include:

+1 More Subject

PhD in Genetics

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PhD in Medicine

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PhD in Psychiatry

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University information

General

2+
24+
6.5+

Bachelor

2.75+
6.5+

Master

90+
6.5+

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 fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,000 EUR
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International Students

6,000 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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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.

QS World University Rankings

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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

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

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Bellaterra Campus Campus

Bellaterra Campus

UAB

Barcelona

ES

08193

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