Master's in Fundamental Principles of Data Science

Master's in Fundamental Principles of Data Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. It takes 1 year full time (60 ECTS), with intakes in September.

University of Barcelona is a public institution, ranked =165 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 €4,920 a year, about ₹5.2 lakh.

€82 per ECTS credit for non-EU students without Spanish residence (2026–27) × 60 credits

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 University of Barcelona for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Degrees from outside Europe must allow master's study in India and are checked by UB; formal homologation is not usually needed for admission.
• Each master's sets its own criteria (subject background, grades, CV, statement of purpose, sometimes an interview).
• Apply online through UB's master's pre-registration portal; some programmes have several application periods and close early when full.
• After admission, pay the enrolment fee by the date given; non-EU students then apply for the Spanish student visa.

For this course: B2 certificate or equivalent (roughly IELTS 5.5–6.5); taught entirely in English.

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This course starts in: September.

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, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
• CV
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter
• English certificate at B2 level or above for English-taught master's
• Letters of recommendation where the programme asks for them
• Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships

  Joint master's in which UB is a partner

  Value: Full scholarship covering participation costs plus a monthly allowance

  Apply directly to each Erasmus Mundus programme by its deadline (often January–February). Highly competitive.

  Official page

• UB master's study grants and fee waivers

  University master's

  Value: Varies by call; some calls cover part of the enrolment fee

  UB publishes calls each year; many are limited to residents or to specific programmes. Check the master's grants page when calls open.

  Official page

The University of Barcelona is one of the oldest universities in Europe. A medical school opened in the city in 1401, and the full university was chartered in 1450. For centuries it was the only university in Catalonia; the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia both grew out of it in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its neo-Romanesque main building in Plaça Universitat is still one of the city's landmarks.

UB is a large, research-intensive public university with faculties spread across Barcelona. It is strongest in medicine and health sciences, biology and biomedicine, chemistry, physics, psychology and economics, and it works closely with major hospitals such as the Hospital Clínic. It consistently ranks among Spain's top two or three universities in global tables.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Spain

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• University Master's Degree in Modelling for Science and Engineeringautonomous-university-of-barcelona1 year (60 ECTS), Faculty of Science; 40 places · €3,960 / year
• Master's in Data ScienceUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid1 year (60 ECTS) · €5,044 / year
• Master's Degree in Big Datacomillas-pontifical-university1 year (60 ECTS) · €15,914 / year
• Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligencecomillas-pontifical-university1.5 years (90 ECTS) · €18,274 / year
• Master's Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligencecomillas-pontifical-university1 year (60 ECTS) full time, or 2 years part time · €15,914 / year

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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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