Universities in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Europe's top destinations for business education. From MBA programs to undergraduate business degrees, the city offers world-ranked institutions with international student bodies.

ESADE Business School

Ranked 7th in FT Global MBA 2026. One of Europe's top business schools with triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB).

MBA Executive MBA English / Spanish

IESE Business School

Ranked #2 in Europe and #4 globally by Financial Times. 60,000+ alumni worldwide with bilingual MBA options.

MBA Global Executive MBA English / Spanish

EU Business School

International school with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux, and Munich. 100% English-taught programs.

BBA MBA English

SBS Swiss Business School

Located in the 22@ innovation district. Accredited by BAC and ACBSP with modern facilities and diverse programs.

BBA Master's English

EADA Business School

Founded in 1957 with triple accreditation. Ranked 24th in Europe by Financial Times for executive education.

International MBA Master's English / Spanish

EAE Business School

Ranked 3rd best business school in Spain with 50+ years of heritage. Offers MBA with AI track and sustainability focus.

MBA Master's English

Spain's public universities offer high-quality education at affordable tuition rates. Barcelona's public institutions are among the best in Europe, particularly in sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

Founded in 1450, one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious universities. Top-ranked in multiple disciplines across Europe.

Public Research Catalan / Spanish / English

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Founded 1968 with 95% graduate placement rate. Offers English-track programs in business, sciences, and humanities.

Public International English Track

UPC BarcelonaTech

Europe's leading technical university. Top 50 globally in Architecture. 95% graduate employment rate in engineering and technology.

Public Engineering Architecture

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

Ranked 265th globally (QS 2026). Strong partnerships with LSE, Sciences Po, and UCLA. English-taught graduate programs.

Public Social Sciences Humanities

Private universities in Barcelona offer smaller class sizes, strong industry connections, and often more English-language programs. They are a popular choice for international students seeking a personalized experience.

Universitat Ramon Llull

Second-best private university in Spain (THE 2026). Includes ESADE, IQS, Blanquerna, and La Salle among its institutions.

Private Multi-Faculty English / Spanish / Catalan

UIC Barcelona

99+ nationalities, 300+ exchange agreements, and 93.75% graduate employability. Strong in health sciences, architecture, and business.

Private Health Sciences English / Spanish

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

95.3% graduate employment rate. Programs in law, business, communication, education, and psychology with UNESCO Chair for Peace.

Private Law Business

TBS Education Barcelona

Triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) — top 1% globally. 100% English programs in the eco-responsible 22@ district campus.

Private Master's / MBA English

La Salle Barcelona

Part of Universitat Ramon Llull. Renowned for engineering, technology, business, and education with strong industry connections.

Private Engineering Technology