Barcelona School of Economics

Application deadline for 2024-25: July 2, 2024. Programs begin in September 2024.

Ranked in the top 3 Economics departments in Europe (RePEc, October 2023)

The academic excellence of the school rests on the talent and drive of our teaching and research faculty, which has positioned the Barcelona School of Economics consistently among the world's top research groups.

95% career placement success rate

Within six months of graduation, 95% of the Class of 2022 entered jobs or Ph.D. programs related to their Master’s studies. The Barcelona School of Economics dedicated Careers Service Team provides one-on-one career counseling and all the tools students need for a successful job search.

Nobel Laureates help to develop the Master's

Our Master’s programs lead to official degrees under EU law and receive strategic guidance from a group of more than 30 leading academics, including several Nobel Laureates, on the Barcelona School of Economics Scientific Council.

Student Profile

Barcelona School of Economics students are characterized by their outstanding academic backgrounds and their commitment to excel in graduate studies. The international class brings an enriching mixture of professional backgrounds, cultural perspectives, and personal experiences to the classroom.

Academic backgrounds

The Class of 2023 is made up of 259 students, from 57 countries, with an average age of 25 years. The most common academic backgrounds for Barcelona School of Economics  Master’s students are Economics and Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, or Social Sciences.

Students with undergraduate studies in any area who demonstrate strong quantitative skills are encouraged to apply.

Students from around the world

The Barcelona School of Economics was founded on the idea that individual potential is realized through collaboration with talented peers. We select candidates from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and voices. In the Class of 2023, 90% of students are from outside of Spain, and 47% of students came from outside Europe.

Work experience before the Master’s program

An education at the Barcelona School of Economics is a wise choice for both freshly graduated undergrads and those who have experience in the workforce and are looking to improve and enhance their skill set.

Around 80% of students enter the Master’s directly after their undergraduate studies. Others have professional experience at consulting firms, international organizations, and banks as well as research institutions and government agencies.

All students benefit from this mix of profiles as they work together throughout their year at the Barcelona School of Economics.