The Barcelona School of Economics is a leading institution
for graduate education and research in Economics, Finance, and Data Science. We
select talented, motivated students from more than 90 countries and connect
them with top-ranking researchers, experienced teaching faculty, and a strong recruiter network. The admissions period for our Master's 2023-24 is officially open! Apply before January 15 to increase your chances of being accepted.
- 9 Masters
- Private Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Ranked in top 3 Economics departments in Europe (RePEc) The academic excellence of the school rests on the talent and drive of our teaching and research faculty
- Within six months of graduation, 94% of the Class of 2021 entered jobs or PhD programs related to their Master’s studies.
- Official degrees under EU law that receive strategic guidance from a group of more than 30 leading academics, including 10 Nobel Laureates
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (6)
- Master's Degree Competition, Regulation and Markets Program
- Master's Degree Economics
- Master's Degree Economics PhD Track
- Master's Degree Economics of Public Policy
- Master's Degree International Trade, Finance and Development
- Master's Degree Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
Business & Management (5)
- Master's Degree Data Science Methodology
- Master's Degree Data Science for Decision Making
- Master's Degree Financial Economics
- Master's Degree International Trade, Finance and Development
- Master's Degree Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Master's Degree Competition, Regulation and Markets Program
- Master's Degree Economics
- Master's Degree Economics PhD Track
- Master's Degree International Trade, Finance and Development
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Master's Degree Data Science Methodology
- Master's Degree Data Science for Decision Making
- Master's Degree Financial Economics
About
History
We are dedicated to academic rigor, open-minded thinking, and scientific impact. We do this by bringing together four of Europe’s top Economics research groups:
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) Department of Economics and Business
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Unit of Economic Analysis
Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE-CSIC)
Center for Research in International Economics (CREI)
Education
Our rigorous Master’s programs are designed and taught by researchers from these four academic units. They are our Barcelona School of Economics Affiliated Professors, our core teaching faculty of more than 150 accomplished researchers and instructors who exemplify the pursuit of excellence that we aim to instill in every student.
Here is a brief profile of the classmates that a Master's student in the BSE Class of 2022 will meet this year:
- Most students have undergraduate degrees in Economics or Finance. Others come from Engineering, Mathematics, or other backgrounds.
- Most of the students has work experience before joining BSE, but there are other students who were accepted to pursue the Master's programs immediately after obtaining their undergraduate degrees.
- All continents are represented in the Class of 2022. This year, students come from 49 different countries, with 86% of students coming from outside of Spain and 44% of students coming from outside Europe.
Research
The joint efforts of our academic units have positioned the Barcelona School of Economics among the world's top research groups. Evidence of our research community's strength includes competitive research rankings (Top 10 Economics Department in the World, RePEc March 2022), three consecutive Severo Ochoa Excellence Accreditations (2012-2015; 2016-2019; 2020-23), and the consolidation of the Barcelona School of Economics Summer Forum as the premier annual conference in Europe for top researchers.
Career
Our Career Services team provides students and alumni with a portfolio of resources to support their career development and prepare them for a successful job search.
We also work with recruiters and the Barcelona School of Economics network of faculty and alumni to identify placement opportunities that match the quality and caliber of our Master's graduates.
94% career placement success rate
Within six months of graduation, 94% of the Class of 2021 entered jobs or Ph.D. programs related to their Master’s studies. The Barcelona School of Economics' dedicated Career Services Team provides one-on-one career counseling and all the tools students need for a successful job search.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
Our admissions officers are not only available to assist you at every stage of the process, from choosing a program that fits your background and career goals, to completing your application package, but also to guiding you through student visa and relocation matters if you accept an offer to join one of our programs.
Find more information at https://bse.eu/admissions/international-students
Housing services
The Barcelona School of Economics Admissions Office is happy to assist new master's students looking to establish their student lives quickly and comfortably. There are several types of accommodation that we hope will fit every budget and preference. Typical living arrangements that students choose include:
- Staying at a student residence hall
- Renting an apartment
- Renting a room in a shared apartment with other students
Library services
Students at the Barcelona School of Economics have access to the world-class research libraries
- UPF Library
- Over 500,000 publications and more than 6,000 periodical subscriptions
- Electronic Library: on-line access to full-text information resources including catalogs/databases, over 10,000 electronic journals, 6,700 electronic books
- Long opening hours, including 24-hour access during exam periods.
ICT services
The Barcelona School of Economics launched a new online platform for alumni of the Master’s programs. The platform offers several ways for alumni to reconnect with classmates, find other alumni working in their industry, and participate in alumni activities wherever they are currently living.
Student Life
Campus life
With one campus just steps from the Mediterranean Sea and the other in the middle of a beautiful mountain landscape, Barcelona School of Economics students and researchers have two unique environments for their academic activities.
Barcelona School of Economics study programs and research centers are located on two main campuses:
- Ciutadella Campus in the center of Barcelona
- Bellaterra Campus a short distance outside the city
Sports facilities
Annual "futsal" (indoor football) tournament. Teams matched Master's students against alumni and faculty.
Other sports and activities:
- Unirun
- Hiking in Collserola Nature Park
- Winery tour
- Community picnics
- Ski trip to Andorra
Student clubs
A few times each term, we organize social events to give students a chance to relax—and leave the library! Students, alumni, and professors are invited to participate in events such as picnics on campus and excursions to nearby nature parks or wineries.
Accreditation
Your degree will be recognized and respected all over the world.
All Barcelona School of Economics master degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorities within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).
The Barcelona School of Economics was distinguished as one of only eight top research institutions of excellence with an international impact in the framework of the Severo Ochoa Program.
Student Reviews
I pursued degree in development economics at LUANAR.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Education is dynamiC
Dream big and Act
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
They teach well but I want to increase the level of my studies
Written with love
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Studying at MSB/SMU was definitely a life changing experience, I have learned and mastered the entrepreneurial and social spirit, Beside of my interesting courses I have enrolled in many social clubs within the university. For example in Enactus SMU I worked as an operations manager in Enactus's main project "Camech" and I made it along with my team to the semi-finals in...
Improve page content
