Rankings
How every major ranking places Autonomous University of Barcelona. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 17 | $605 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 13 | $605 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $605 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $605 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $605 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $2,821 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $5,037 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $4,432 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $605 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $605 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $605 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $605 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $605 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $605 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $605 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $605 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 24 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Autonomous University of Barcelona
The job market for Autonomous University of Barcelona's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Spain.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Autonomous University of Barcelona cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $605 a year. Most courses last 4 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $5,037, humanities & languages $605.
How is Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked?
Autonomous University of Barcelona is ranked #211 by QS (2027), #175 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #201 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#25) and Linguistics (#49).
How many postgraduate courses does Autonomous University of Barcelona offer?
89 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (17), life sciences & biotechnology (13) and natural sciences (8).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Autonomous University of Barcelona's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.