MSc in International Business

MSc in International Business is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. It takes 15 months (60 ECTS), with intakes in September 2027.

Pompeu Fabra University is a public institution, ranked 263 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €14,800 a year, about ₹15.7 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly €22,200 (≈ ₹23.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Total price €18,500 for 15 months (September 2027 intake); shown here as a 12-month equivalent

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Spain as a whole: €9,000–14,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Pompeu Fabra University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A recognised bachelor's degree; UPF-BSM reviews your academic record, CV and motivation.
• Proof of English for English-taught master's, as set on each programme's admission page.
• An interview may be part of the selection.
• After admission, pay the enrolment reservation by the date given, then apply for the Spanish student visa.
• The MBA is aimed at graduates with early-career or several years' professional experience.

For this course: Taught in English; proof of English required.

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This course starts in: September 2027.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Spain, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (apostilled and translated where required)
• CV
• Motivation letter
• English test result
• Recommendation letters if requested
• Proof of funds and health insurance for the Spanish student visa

• UPF-BSM scholarships and funding

  UPF-BSM master's and MBA

  Value: Partial tuition scholarships; amounts listed on each programme's 'Scholarships and funding' tab

  Usually based on academic record and profile, applied for alongside admission. Check each programme page.

  Official page

• Spanish language course discount

  UPF-BSM MSc in Management students

  Value: 80% off a basic Spanish course in the first term (3 hours a week)

  Students on the programme with basic Spanish.

  Official page

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships

  Erasmus Mundus master's with UPF as a partner

  Value: Full scholarship covering participation costs plus a monthly allowance

  Apply to each programme directly by its deadline (often January–February).

  Official page

Pompeu Fabra University is a young public university founded by the Catalan government in 1990. In a short time it has become one of Spain's best research universities, especially in economics, political and social sciences, biology and biomedicine, communication and information technologies. UPF-BSM describes it as 16th in the world among universities under 50 years old in the THE ranking.

Its three campuses are all in central Barcelona: the Ciutadella campus in a converted military barracks and water tower next to Ciutadella Park, the Poblenou campus in the city's tech district, and the Mar campus beside the Hospital del Mar on the seafront. Teaching is in Catalan, Spanish and English, with English much more common at master's level.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Spain

• University Master's Degree in Management, Organization and Business Economicsautonomous-university-of-barcelona1 year full time (60 ECTS), Faculty of Economics and Business Studies, Bellaterra · €4,500 / year
• University Master's Degree in Sports Managementautonomous-university-of-barcelona60 ECTS, 14 September 2026 to 18 June 2027; taught at the Johan Cruyff Institute (affiliated school), on campus or online · €11,520 / year
• Master in Business Administration (MBA), bilingualceu-san-pablo-university60 ECTS, Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings · €16,000 / year
• MSc in International ManagementEsade1 year (2 years with the CEMS MIM) · €39,000 / year
• MSc in MarketingEsade1 year · €39,000 / year
• Full-Time MBAEsade12 months · €82,500 / year

More courses at Pompeu Fabra University

• MSc in Management10 months (60 ECTS) · €18,500 / year
• MSc in Management, specialisation in Business Analytics10 months (60 ECTS) · €18,500 / year
• MSc in Finance and Banking10 months (60 ECTS) · €18,500 / year
• MSc in Marketing10 months (60 ECTS) · €18,500 / year
• Full-Time MBA (in English)13 months (90 ECTS) · €25,846 / year
• MSc in Management, specialisation in Operations and Supply Chain Management10 months (60 ECTS) · €18,500 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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