Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Spain
Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27 08005 Barcelona
Overview
The Barcelona School of Economics is an institution for scientific cooperation for research and education in Economics, Finance, and Data Science. Thanks to the participation of a number of companies and institutions, the BSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers and fully-funded scholarships based on academic merit. These highly competitive financial awards help the School attract the best and brightest international students.
Details
We offer three Master's Degrees at the Barcelona School of Economics. Each degree has its own specialized programs of study. When you apply, you will indicate the specific program you wish to enter.
Master Degree in Economics and Finance
- Economics Master's Program
- Finance Master's Program
- PhD Track Program
Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis
- Competition and Market Regulation Master's Program
- Economics of Public Policy Master's Program
- International Trade, Finance, and Development Master's Program
- Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Master's Program
Master Degree in Data Science
- Data Science for Decision Making Program
- Data Science Methodology Master's Program
Our admissions team will also be happy to talk with you about your interests, experience, and objectives in order to determine which program(s) would be the best fit for you.
About BSE
At the Barcelona School of Economics, you will find talented people who are committed to frontier research and graduate education in Economics. The Barcelona School of Economics is a community of researchers, professors, students, and alumni who all share the School’s core spirit: to create value for society with rigorous work and social responsibility through pioneering research and education.
Our key mission is the training of the next generation of economists and data scientists by offering world-class programs taught by leading faculty in their field.
We seek outstanding, motivated students and provide them with a top-notch education and values that will make them exceptional global experts with intellectual rigor and critical thinking skills. During their time with us, our students have direct contact with professors and practitioners whose insights from academia and industry are part of the curriculum.
Our ambition is to be consistently recognized as one of the top institutions in Europe and worldwide for research and education in Economics and the social sciences.
At BSE, education and research are closely linked. Key factors for the continued top performance of our researchers have been: the co-organization of the PhD programs in Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), the development of new research activities such as the Summer Forum; and the achievement of competitive funding programs such as the Severo Ochoa Research Excellence Distinction.
In addition to the many grants and awards that our faculty receive, the quality and quantity of the scientific production among the entire BSE research community positions us well in international research rankings such as RePEC. Such ambitious objectives would not be possible without the support and partnership of institutions and companies that have collaborated with the School from day one: our Scientific Council, our Board of Trustees, and our sponsors.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
At the BSE, we look for excellence and talent. Key elements of a strong application are a high GPA, a sound statement of purpose and standout reference letters. Strong knowledge in Economics and good quantitative skills are also recommended.
Application requirements:
- An undergraduate/bachelor/grado/laurea, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS are required). A typical applicant holds a university diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration, but students with academic backgrounds in other subjects have also been admitted.
- An advanced level of English language skills: TOEFL score of 90 or better / IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 or better
- PhD Track Program only: GRE General Test score (for all other programs, GRE is optional but highlight recommended - see below)
Note that the fulfillment of the application requirements does not guarantee admission. Candidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:
- Outstanding academic record
- Quantitative skills
- Reference letters
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Tuition fees and funding
Tuition fees
- Fees cover registration, teaching, use of the UAB and UPF facilities, and first entry into examinations. Fees are subject to change and may vary by program. Please refer to the individual programs for specific tuition fees.
Funding for top candidates
- All financial aid is awarded based on academic merit in competition with all other candidates. Every applicant is considered for all available financial aid opportunities. Financial aid at the BSE may consist of:
Full or partial tuition waivers
- Waivers are reductions of 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% on tuition fees. All students, including those awarded a tuition waiver, must pay a 1000€ reservation fee to confirm their place in the program.
Scholarships
- Thanks to the participation of a number of companies and institutions, the BSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers and fully-funded scholarships based on academic merit. These highly competitive financial awards help the School attract the best and brightest international students.
Student loans
- Student loans are available to Spanish citizens via Prodinamia. Visit the loan simulator or contact Prodinamia at info@prodinamia.es for more information.
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