Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Barcelona Province, Spain · Checked
The Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC, BarcelonaTech) is a public technical university established in 1971, with schools in Barcelona and several other Catalan cities. It specialises in engineering, architecture, sciences and technology, with over 30,000 students; bachelor degrees are mostly taught in Catalan and Spanish while many master's degrees are offered in English. Fees are set each year by the Catalan government's price decree.
Undergraduate tuition (international)EUR 1,800 per year for non-EU non-resident students (60 first-time credits at EUR 30.00 per credit, 2026/27; EU rate EUR 17.69 per credit), plus administrative fees
Master's tuition (international)About EUR 3,200 per year for non-EU non-resident students for a 60-credit master's (official estimate; EUR 4,600 for 90 credits, EUR 6,100 for 120 credits; 2026/27)
IntakesSeptember (some master's degrees also admit in February)
Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
