The Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

The Barcelona Graduate School of Economics is one of the leading institutions in economics that promotes cutting edge research and graduate education in cooperation with its four founding academic institutions (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CSIC and CREI).

Our mission

To teach and train graduate students committed to understanding and contributing to the complex economic and financial processes of an increasingly global society.

• To offer challenging and stimulating programs that provide students with rigorous knowledge to access to qualified jobs or doctoral study in top institutions worldwide.
• To support and promote research to the forefront of the social science excellence

Our master programs

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

Barcelona

The city of Barcelona is a well-known cluster for education in economics and business with 7 universities and more than 200.000 students

Entrepreneurial city, home to many international companies and innovative businesses. Cosmopolitan with citizens coming from all parts of the world creating a melting pot of cultures and vibrant, which attracts visitors who come to enjoy its rich culture including architecture, gastronomy, museums, music and, of course, football! 

Students profile

Barcelona GSE students are characterized by their outstanding academic backgrounds and their commitment to excel in graduate studies. The Class of 2013 is 92% international with 41% of students coming from outside Europe. They bring an enriching mixture of professional backgrounds, cultural perspectives, and personal experiences to the classroom.

Nationalities: 60
Europe (non Spanish) 59% 
Africa, Asia, Oceania 15% 
Central and South America 8% 
Spain 8% 
North America 12%

Geographic Origin of Students by Region

Academic Background: Economics and Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering and Social Sciences.

Admissions requirements

Undergraduate/Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering and other social sciences with a good command in quantitative skills.

GRE/GMAT optional but recommended
Outstanding academic record
Proof of English command (TOEFL, IELS, etc)
Letters of references

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