Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Why study at the Barcelona GSE

The Barcelona GSE is a leading institution for graduate education and research in Economics, Finance, and Data Science.
We bring talented, motivated students from more than 90 countries to Barcelona and connect them with top-ranking researchers, experienced teaching faculty, international alumni, and a strong recruiter network.

The objective of our rigorous nine-month Master’s programs is to prepare graduates for professional and academic careers that require intense analytical thinking and a flexible mindset.

What makes the Barcelona GSE stand out

Nobel Laureates help to develop the Master’s
Our Scientific Council of more than 30 leading academics including 11 Nobel Laureates in Economics provides strategic guidance for program development.

Ranked in the Top 10 institutions in Europe for Economics research (RePEc)
We are also ranked in the Top 20 Economics departments worldwide by RePEc.

Our graduates get competitive jobs
93% of graduates placed within 6 months of completing the master's degree, helped by our dedicated Career Services team.

The top 6 graduate employers are the European Central Bank, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, World Bank Group, IESE Business School, La Caixa and KPMG.

An overview of what happened at the Barcelona GSE last year

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Barcelona Graduate School of Economics: Life in Barcelona

With seven universities and numerous research institutions, Barcelona offers one of Europe's most inspiring environments for students and academics to live and study.

This intellectually appealing atmosphere coupled with the Barcelona GSE’s location on the campuses of two internationally ranked universities puts our students in the heart of a dynamic academic environment.

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Barcelona Graduate School of Economics: Application Requirements

The Barcelona GSE admissions process is conducted online.

It only takes a few minutes to start your application. You can complete it in one session or save it and return to it as many times as you need. High-demand programs may be filled early, so be sure to submit your completed application as soon as possible.  

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Barcelona Graduate School of Economics - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

		Competition and Market Regulation
		Data Science
		Economics
		Economics of Public Policy
		Finance
		International Trade, Finance and Development
		Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets

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Barcelona Graduate School of Economics: Campuses and Environment

With one campus just steps from the Mediterranean Sea and the other in the middle of a beautiful mountain landscape, Barcelona GSE students and researchers have two unique environments for their academic activities.
 

Barcelona GSE study programs and research centers are located on two main campuses:

The Barcelona GSE's Ciutadella Campus at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in central Barcelona is within walking distance of both the beach and the city's financial, cultural, and governmental centers.

The Barcelona GSE's Bellaterra Campus at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a self-contained location that offers students all of the services they need in their day-to-day lives. It is an easy half-hour train ride from the city center.

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Barcelona Graduate School of Economics: Career Services

Barcelona GSE graduates take the knowledge and skills they acquire in our master programs and apply it to a variety of professional and academic career paths. Barcelona GSE Career Services provides students and alumni with a portfolio of resources to support their career development.
 

Career Services works together with faculty, companies, institutions, and the Barcelona GSE's alumni network to create placement opportunities that match the quality and caliber of our graduates. Additionally, our Career Advisors help each student prepare for a successful job search.

93% of 2019 graduates got placed within 6 months after graduation in top companies and universities all over the world.

Learn more about how our dedicated team can help you to advance in your career.

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