About the university
The University of Granada (UGR) was officially founded in 1531 by a papal bull of Pope Clement VII, and traces its roots to the Madrasah Yusufiyya, founded in Granada in 1349.
UGR teaches across sciences, health sciences, engineering and architecture, social sciences, law, and arts and humanities. It offers some master's that are bilingual (Spanish–English) or taught completely in English.
For Indian students the main attraction is cost: UGR's published master's price is the Andalusian public price of €13.68 per ECTS credit. The catch is language. Only a handful of master's are bilingual or in English, such as Economics, and most programmes, including Data Science and Computer Engineering, are taught in Spanish.
Granada is a historic university city in Andalusia, in southern Spain.
- Founded
- 1531, by a papal bull of Pope Clement VII; it traces its roots to the Madrasah Yusufiyya of 1349
- Type
- Public university of Andalusia
- Master's in English
- Five master's in UGR's 'Bilingual and English' branch, including Economics
- Master's length
- Official master's have at least 60 ECTS (one academic year)
- Intake
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=447 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €821
- Duration
- 60 ECTS, three semesters including a work placement and dissertation; Faculty of Economics and Business
- Intakes
- Autumn (academic year 2026/2027 offered; one intake a year)
- English
- Taught entirely in English; see the programme's access and admission section for the English level
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Hidráulica Ambiental (Environmental Hydraulics)
- Fee / year
- €821
- Duration
- 60 ECTS (1 year)
- Intakes
- Autumn (academic year 2026/2027 offered; one intake a year)
- English
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €821
- Duration
- 60 ECTS (1 year)
- Intakes
- Autumn (academic year 2026/2027 offered; one intake a year)
- English
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Literatura y Lingüística Inglesas (English Literature and Linguistics)
- Fee / year
- €821
- Duration
- Official master's (at least 60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- Autumn (academic year 2026/2027 offered; one intake a year)
- English
- Taught in English
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €821
- Duration
- 60 ECTS full time (42–60 credits a year allowed)
- Intakes
- Autumn (academic year 2026/2027 offered; one intake a year)
- English
- Not in UGR's bilingual or English list, so expect teaching in Spanish
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree in Economics | 60 ECTS, three semesters including a work placement and dissertation; Faculty of Economics and Business | €821 | ≈ ₹87,026 |
| Máster Universitario en Hidráulica Ambiental (Environmental Hydraulics) | 60 ECTS (1 year) | €821 | ≈ ₹87,026 |
| Máster Universitario en Neurociencia Cognitiva y del Comportamiento (Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience) | 60 ECTS (1 year) | €821 | ≈ ₹87,026 |
| Máster Universitario en Literatura y Lingüística Inglesas (English Literature and Linguistics) | Official master's (at least 60 ECTS) | €821 | ≈ ₹87,026 |
| Máster Universitario en Ciencia de Datos e Ingeniería de Computadores (Data Science and Computer Engineering) | 60 ECTS full time (42–60 credits a year allowed) | €821 | ≈ ₹87,026 |
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 University of Granada with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- This page focuses on master's; check the teaching language of any UGR bachelor's degree before applying.
- Bachelor's applicants with Indian Class 12 results need their qualifications accredited for Spanish university access.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree. Non-EU applicants submit either a homologated degree, or a degree legalised through diplomatic channels or with an apostille, plus a sworn translation if it is not in Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese.
- Some applicants also need a certificate of equivalence of their level of training.
- Apply in UGR's master's application period for the 2026–2027 academic year (and the equivalent period for later years); each master's sets its own criteria.
- Full-time students enrol in 42–60 credits a year.
Documents
- Passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised or apostilled
- Sworn translation where the documents are not in Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese
- Certificate of equivalence of training level where required
- Language certificate as required by the master's
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 master's | Economics, English Literature and Linguistics, and an Erasmus Mundus master's in computational colour and spectral imaging are taught in English. |
| Bilingual master's | Environmental Hydraulics and Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience are taught in Spanish and English. |
| Spanish-taught programmes | Master's outside the bilingual and English list, such as Data Science and Computer Engineering, should be expected to be taught in Spanish. |
Accommodation and living costs
UGR has an accommodation page for visitors and students, but we could not confirm housing prices on the pages we checked. Most students rent a room in a shared flat in Granada.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
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Campus and location
UGR is a city university spread across Granada.
- The Faculty of Economics and Business teaches the English-taught Economics master's.
- UGR's international postgraduate school (Escuela Internacional de Posgrado) handles master's enrolment.
- UGR traces its roots back to a madrasah founded in Granada in 1349.
Careers and graduate outcomes
UGR does not publish employment figures for international master's graduates that we could verify. Granada's job market is smaller than Madrid's or Barcelona's and most jobs need Spanish. See our Spain country guide for post-study work options.
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Studying in Spain
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Spain. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does a master's at the University of Granada cost?
UGR's price page shows the Andalusian public price of €13.68 per ECTS credit for a first enrolment (2025/26), about €821 for 60 credits. It lists no separate non-EU price, but non-EU non-residents can be charged more under Andalusian rules, so confirm your fee with UGR before you budget.
Can I study a master's in English at UGR?
Yes, but the choice is small. UGR's English and bilingual list includes Economics, English Literature and Linguistics, an Erasmus Mundus master's, Environmental Hydraulics and Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience.
Is UGR's Data Science master's taught in English?
It is not in UGR's English or bilingual list, so expect it to be taught in Spanish.
Do I need to homologate my Indian degree?
Not necessarily. UGR accepts either a homologated degree or one legalised with an apostille (with a sworn translation if needed), sometimes with a certificate of equivalence.
Sources
- UGR: master's catalogue (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: bilingual and English master's (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: master's public prices (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: Master's Degree in Economics (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: Data Science and Computer Engineering pre-enrolment and enrolment (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: master's degrees (opens in a new tab)
- UGR: chronology (opens in a new tab)
- Universidad de Almería: 2026-27 price resolution (Andalusian rules on non-EU prices) (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.ugr.es (opens in a new tab)
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