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You want private business school in Madrid and Segovia and life in Madrid.
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IE vs UPF
IE University and Pompeu Fabra University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- IE: ₹51 lakh – ₹61 lakh
- UPF: ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- UPF cheaper by ≈ ₹31 lakh
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IE or UPF: which is better for Indian students?
UPF costs less: about ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh in total versus ₹51 lakh – ₹61 lakh for IE — a difference of roughly ₹31 lakh. IE is known for private business school in Madrid and Segovia; UPF for public university known for economics. They have different program strengths, so choose by your course first.
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IE vs UPF
- Total cost
- IE: ₹51 lakh – ₹61 lakh · UPF: ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- Location
- IE: Madrid · UPF: Barcelona
- Type
- IE: Private · UPF: Public
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IE vs UPF: the numbers
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Choosing between them
Pick UPF if…
You want public university known for economics and life in Barcelona.
Cost
UPF saves about ₹31 lakh over the program on our figures.
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UPF, by about ₹31 lakh in total on our figures (₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh vs ₹51 lakh – ₹61 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. IE is known for private business school in Madrid and Segovia; UPF for public university known for economics. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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