About the university
CEU San Pablo University is a private Catholic university in Madrid. It belongs to the CEU group, which runs schools, universities and colleges across Spain, and it says it has more than 90 years of teaching tradition.
The university is known in Spain for journalism, communication, law, pharmacy and health sciences, and for employability. It reports about 12,000 agreements with companies and cites a 92% graduate employability rate from the BBVA Foundation and Ivie U-Ranking 2025.
For Indian students the main draw is a set of official Spanish bachelor's degrees taught in English, such as Business Administration and Management, Computer Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, and International Relations. Fees are charged per credit and are moderate for a private Madrid university, at roughly €12,000 to €15,000 a year including the enrolment fee. Most master's programmes, however, are taught in Spanish.
Madrid is Spain's capital and has a large international student community.
- Type
- Private Catholic university in Madrid, part of the CEU group (which also runs CEU institutions in Valencia, Barcelona and Seville)
- History
- More than 90 years of teaching tradition, as the university states
- Teaching in English
- Several bachelor's degrees taught fully in English or bilingually (more than half of credits in English)
- Intakes
- Bachelor's degrees start in September; the MBA starts in October
- Industry links
- About 12,000 agreements with companies, as stated on the university homepage
- Exchange
- More than 2,000 mobility places with partner universities abroad
Rankings
QS Europe University Rankings (as quoted by CEU) 2026
420th in Europe
BBVA Foundation and Ivie U-Ranking, graduate employability (as quoted by CEU) 2025
4th in Spain
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Degree in Business Administration and Management (English track)
- Fee / year
- €15,000
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Good command of English expected; assessed at interview (no test score published)
- Undergraduate
Degree in Data Science and Engineering (English track)
- Fee / year
- €12,000
- Duration
- Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Good command of English required (no test score published)
- Undergraduate
Degree in Computer Engineering (English track)
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- No test score published; check with admissions
- Undergraduate
Dual Degree in Data Science and Engineering + Information Systems Engineering
- Fee / year
- €13,160
- Duration
- Five academic years on the syllabus (348 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Good command of English required (no test score published)
- Undergraduate
Degree in Biomedical Engineering (bilingual)
- Fee / year
- €14,100
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Good knowledge of English required (no test score published)
- Undergraduate
Degree in Business Intelligence (bilingual)
- Fee / year
- €13,900
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- No test score published; check with admissions
- Undergraduate
Degree in International Relations and the European Union (English)
- Fee / year
- €14,700
- Duration
- Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- English at B2 level
- Postgraduate
Master in Business Administration (MBA), bilingual
- Fee / year
- €16,000
- Duration
- 60 ECTS, Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings
- Intakes
- October
- English
- Intermediate English, assessed at interview
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree in Business Administration and Management (English track) | 4 years (240 ECTS) | €15,000 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| Degree in Data Science and Engineering (English track) | Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year) | €12,000 | ≈ ₹12.7 lakh |
| Degree in Computer Engineering (English track) | Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year) | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| Dual Degree in Data Science and Engineering + Information Systems Engineering | Five academic years on the syllabus (348 ECTS) | €13,160 | ≈ ₹13.9 lakh |
| Degree in Biomedical Engineering (bilingual) | 4 years (240 ECTS) | €14,100 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| Degree in Business Intelligence (bilingual) | 4 years (240 ECTS) | €13,900 | ≈ ₹14.7 lakh |
| Degree in International Relations and the European Union (English) | Full-time bachelor's (60 ECTS a year) | €14,700 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Master in Business Administration (MBA), bilingual | 60 ECTS, Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings | €16,000 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at CEU San Pablo University with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's (not Medicine)
CEU Merit Program
Value: €2,500 to €7,500; the top candidate per degree with an average of 9 or more may receive 100% of academic fees
Eligibility: National and international students with an average of 8 or higher (out of 10) in high school or an equivalent foreign system. Applications run in three periods between October and June.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's in Medicine
CEU Merit Medicine
Value: Not published
Eligibility: National or international entrants to Medicine with the highest entrance scores.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
Master's scholarships and grants
Value: Varies by programme
Eligibility: See the master's scholarships page for current calls.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Students from outside the EU, including India, must have their Class 12 qualification officially recognised as equivalent to the Spanish Bachillerato by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
- Admission combines your school grades with a personal interview with a professor (for example 60% grades and 40% interview for Business Administration; 80% and 20% for International Relations).
- Steps: apply on the Admissions Portal, interview, reserve your place once admitted (one-off €950 reservation fee), then enrol and upload documents.
- Science or technology subjects in Class 12 are recommended for the engineering and data degrees.
Postgraduate
- The MBA asks for a university degree (business, law, psychology, engineering, architecture and related fields are considered) or documented professional experience, plus a personal interview.
- Most other master's programmes are taught in Spanish; check the language of each programme before applying.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Official recognition (homologación) of Class 12 by the Spanish Ministry of Education, for bachelor's entry
- Degree certificate and transcripts, for master's entry
- Proof of English level if you have one
- CV for the MBA
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English-taught bachelor's | A good command of English is required; the pages checked do not publish an IELTS or TOEFL score. Ask admissions which certificates they accept. |
| International Relations | English at B2 level |
| MBA (bilingual) | Intermediate English, assessed during the interview |
| Spanish | Bilingual degrees also teach some subjects in Spanish. CEU offers an intensive online Spanish course (A1–B1) in late August for new international students. |
Accommodation and living costs
CEU does not run a single priced halls list for international students. It publishes a guide to Madrid halls of residence (colegios mayores and private residences, many with full board) and offers a paid Hospitality package that includes a personalised accommodation search, help with the NIE/TIE residence card, a bank account, visa letters and insurance quotes. Contact each residence for current prices.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| CEU Hospitality package (accommodation search, residence card help, bank account, visa documents)Paid with your place reservation; generally non-refundable | €600one-off | ≈ ₹63,600 |
| Reservation fee for bachelor's degreesNot accommodation: paid once when you accept your place | €950one-off | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
Campus and location
CEU San Pablo teaches on-site in Madrid. Some degrees, such as Business Administration, also have places at the affiliated centre RCU Escorial-María Cristina.
- English-taught tracks in business, computing, data science, international relations and engineering.
- Hospitality service for international students: NIE/TIE help, bank account, visa letters, ISIC card and a Spanish SIM.
- Intensive online Spanish course in the last two weeks of August.
- More than 2,000 exchange places with partner universities abroad.
Careers and graduate outcomes
CEU stresses employability, with about 12,000 company agreements for internships and placements. Spain allows graduates to look for work after their studies; see our Spain guide for the rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate employability rate | 92% (national average 85.9%) | BBVA Foundation and Ivie U-Ranking 2025, as quoted by CEU |
| Company agreements | About 12,000 | CEU San Pablo homepage |
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FAQs
How much does an English-taught bachelor's cost at CEU San Pablo?
In 2026-27 the English tracks cost €175 to €225 per credit. With 60 credits and the €1,500 enrolment fee, that is about €12,000 to €15,000 a year. A one-off €950 reservation fee is charged when you accept your place.
Can I study a full degree in English?
Yes. Business Administration and Management, Computer Engineering, Data Science and Engineering and International Relations have English tracks. Biomedical Engineering and Business Intelligence are bilingual, with more than half of credits in English.
Do I need IELTS?
The pages we checked ask for a good command of English (B2 for International Relations) but do not name a test score. Ask admissions which certificate they accept before you book a test.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
The CEU Merit Program is open to international students with an average of 8 out of 10 or more and is worth €2,500 to €7,500, up to 100% of fees for the top candidate in each degree.
Are master's programmes taught in English?
Only a few. The MBA and some law and international relations master's are bilingual. Data, AI, finance and marketing master's are mainly in Spanish.
Sources
- CEU San Pablo: Degree in Business Administration and Management (fees 2026-27) (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: Degree in Data Science and Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: Degree in Computer Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: Degree in International Relations and the European Union (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: Degree in Biomedical Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: undergraduate scholarships and grants (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: access requirements (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: hospitality services for international students (opens in a new tab)
- CEU San Pablo: rankings (opens in a new tab)
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