Barcelona Graduate School of Economics Spain

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About Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

The Barcelona GSE is a leading institution for graduate education and research in Economics, Finance, and Data Science.

We bring talented, motivated students from more than 90 countries to Barcelona and connect them with top-ranking researchers, experienced teaching faculty, international alumni, and a strong recruiter network.

The objective of our rigorous nine-month Master’s programs is to prepare graduates for professional and academic careers that require intense analytical thinking and a flexible mindset.

What makes the Barcelona GSE stand out

Nobel Laureates help to develop the Master’s

Our Scientific Council of more than 30 leading academics including 11 Nobel Laureates in Economics provides strategic guidance for program development.

Ranked in the Top 10 institutions in Europe for Economics research (RePEc)

We are also ranked in the Top 20 Economics departments worldwide by RePEc.

Our graduates get competitive jobs

93% of graduates placed within 6 months of completing the master's degree, helped by our dedicated Career Services team.

The top 6 graduate employers are the European Central Bank, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, World Bank Group, IESE Business School, La Caixa and KPMG.

Life in Barcelona

With seven universities and numerous research institutions, Barcelona offers one of Europe's most inspiring environments for students and academics to live and study.

This intellectually appealing atmosphere coupled with the Barcelona GSE’s location on the campuses of two internationally ranked universities puts our students in the heart of a dynamic academic environment.

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What students think about Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Shukya Kiroga, Class of 2018

"This is an interestingly technical and a highly intensive Master's program for anyone who wants to broaden and deepen their understanding of firms' operations and welfare considerations in a regulated and competitive environment… The course challenged every bit of my thinking."

Karina Colombo, Class of 2018

"Studying at the Barcelona GSE has been one of the most rewarding academic experiences I've had. It is a very intense master with top quality professors, encouraging you to give your best throughout the program. It has a unique combination between policy oriented theory and extremely applied work, specially in quantitative courses."

Richard Knudsen, Class of 2018

"To me, the Barcelona GSE Master's in Data Science clearly holds its promise of being one of the world's finest programs for Data Science in a Social Science environment. Backed by world-class research, the lectures are academically rigorous and demanding, but also carefully contrasted with hands-on practices delivered by experts from the industry."

Courses at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

There are 9 courses listed from Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. These are displayed below in alphabetical order:

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D
E
F
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M

C
Competition and Market Regulation Master Degree Competition in Digital Markets Professional Qualification

D
Data Science Master Program Master Degree Data Science Winter School Professional Qualification

E
Economics Master Program Master Degree Economics of Public Policy Master Program Master Degree

F
Finance Master Program Master Degree

I
International Trade, Finance, and Development Master Program Master Degree

M
Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Master Program Master Degree

Scholarships at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Tuition Fees

Fees cover registration, teaching, use of the UAB and UPF facilities, and first entry into examinations. Fees are subject to change and may vary by program. Please refer to the individual programs for specific tuition fees.

Financial Aid

All financial aid is awarded based on academic merit in competition with all other candidates. Every applicant is considered for all available financial aid opportunities. Financial aid at the Barcelona GSE may consist of:

Full or partial tuition waivers

Waivers are reductions of 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% on tuition fees. All students, including those awarded a tuition waiver, must pay a 1000€ reservation fee to confirm their place in the program.

Scholarships

Thanks to the participation of a number of companies and institutions, the Barcelona GSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers and fully-funded scholarships based on academic merit. These highly competitive financial awards help the School attract the best and brightest international students.

Teaching Assistantships (TA)

A small number of teaching assistantships will be awarded to students in the Economics and Finance Programs. These positions are competitive and available to a limited number of top students. TAs are responsible for 30 or 60 hours of teaching (distributed flexibly throughout the year), plus other duties.

Services Offered for International Students

Course and Career Counselling services
Special enrolment and orientation
Social Activities
Special English language
Sporting facilities - Team sports

Accommodation Information for Students

86% of our Master's students come from abroad. Many are living out of their home countries for the first time. All international students receive personalized support from Barcelona GSE Admissions Counselors throughout the relocation process.

Check out our webpage for some tips and contact the Admissions Office for further advice.

Facts about Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Year institution founded: 2006
Total enrolled: 238
Average student age: 24
Number of academic staff: 150
Number of Professors: 150

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