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Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

Rankings

How every major ranking places Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. Lower is better.

#434
QS World
2027
#633
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#755
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#19Architecture / Built Environment#82Engineering - Mineral & Mining#85Engineering - Civil & Structural#90Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing#91Engineering - Electrical & Electronic#96Engineering & Technology#129Earth & Marine Sciences#130Computer Science & Information Systems

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Engineering & technology
15
$3,022See →
Computer science & data technology
9
$3,022See →
Arts, design & creative studies
1
$3,022See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
1
$3,022See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
1
$3,022See →
Natural sciences
1
$3,022See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$3,022
Typical fee a year
Course length
1 year
Most courses; some 2 years
English (IELTS)
5.5 overall
1 of 1 courses

5 courses mention scholarships. 6 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

The job market for Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Spain.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $3,022 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $3,022, engineering & technology $3,022.

How is Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya ranked?

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya is ranked #434 by QS (2027), #633 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #755 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Architecture / Built Environment (#19) and Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#82).

What IELTS score does Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya need for a master's course?

Most master's courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 5.5 overall.

How many master's courses does Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya offer?

28 master's courses across 6 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (15), computer science & data technology (9) and arts, design & creative studies (1).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya'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.