Master’s Degrees Admissions

About the opportunity

The Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) provides rigorous, one-year Master’s programs designed to prepare students for competitive careers and PhD studies. The curriculum is highly quantitative and taught in English, attracting a diverse international cohort. Students benefit from a faculty of renowned researchers, dedicated career services, and a collaborative community. Programs are full-time and on-campus, with options to pursue a second Master’s degree in a consecutive year. The school emphasizes academic excellence, requiring strong mathematical and economic foundations. Admission is competitive, and the school provides merit-based financial support to approximately 24% of its students, ranging from partial to full tuition waivers.

Funding and benefits

• Merit-based financial support covering 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of tuition fees.
• Full scholarships available from sponsors like Fundación Ramón Areces and Unicredit Foundation.
• Access to dedicated Career Services for professional training and guidance.
• Opportunities for a second Master's degree with a 20% tuition discount for alumni.
• Access to academic support, including teaching assistants and faculty office hours.

Who can apply?

• Hold an undergraduate degree (minimum 180 ECTS for Bologna degrees) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Demonstrate strong quantitative and mathematical skills.
• Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, or Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced 180).
• PhD Track Program applicants must submit a GRE General Test score; GRE is optional but highly recommended for all other programs.

Required documents

• Undergraduate academic transcripts or mark sheets.
• Copy of undergraduate diploma or proof of degree completion (or signed declaration of expected graduation).
• Copy of passport.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV, 2 pages maximum).
• Statement of Purpose (1000 words maximum).
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees.
• GRE General Test score (required for PhD Track Program only).

When to apply

• Applications open in October for the following academic year.
• First-round deadline for financial aid consideration: January 15.
• Applications are accepted after January 15 for remaining funding opportunities.

How to apply

• Create an account in the BSE Application System.
• Complete the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
• Upload all required documents.
• Pay the non-refundable €100 application fee via credit card or Flywire.
• Submit the application and track status via the online portal.
• Upon acceptance, pay the reservation fee and sign the Reply Form to secure the place.

Additional information

• Programs are full-time and on-campus only.
• Applicants may apply to up to three programs simultaneously.
• Admissions decisions for first-round applicants are typically provided by mid-February; later applications receive decisions within approximately 5 weeks.
• Tuition fees for 2026-27 are €19,500 for Data Science and €18,000 for other programs.
• Tuition fees are payable in four installments or via a monthly payment plan.