Master's in Economics
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain · Public
Pompeu Fabra University Fees for Indian Students
UPF (Barcelona) is known for public university known for economics. Below: tuition, living costs in Barcelona, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- Tuition €4,000 – €8,000 a year
- Intakes: September/October (main)
- Typical loan ₹16 lakh – ₹25 lakh
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How much does UPF cost for Indian students?
A 1-year master's at Pompeu Fabra University costs about ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €4,000 – €8,000 a year, living costs of about €15,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹16 lakh – ₹25 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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UPF at a glance
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Public university known for economics
- Tuition (international)
- €4,000 – €8,000 a year
- Living costs used
- €15,000 a year
- Total for 1 year
- ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- Intakes
- September/October (main), January/February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Part-time work is allowed alongside studies (hour limits apply)
- After graduation
- Up to 12 months to look for work or start a business after graduation
- Official website
- upf.edu
Fee breakdown
UPF cost for Indian students
1-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Living there
Living costs in Barcelona
Tech and start-up hub on the Mediterranean. A room in shared housing usually costs €550 – €850 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €13,000 – €16,600.
For the cost table we use €15,000 a year — planning figure for Barcelona: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work part-time work is allowed alongside studies (hour limits apply).
Funding
How Indian students fund UPF
Typical loan: ₹16 lakh – ₹25 lakh. EMIs on a ₹20 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to UPF for the September/October 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at UPF and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on UPF's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹16 lakh – ₹25 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Spanish national (type D) student visa, then a TIE residence card: apply at the Spanish visa application centre with your admission letter.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €4,000 – €8,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹4.4 lakh – ₹8.7 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 3 cost more. UPF's tuition is above the middle of our Spain list.
Yes, within visa rules: part-time work is allowed alongside studies (hour limits apply). Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹16 lakh – ₹25 lakh.
September/October (main), January/February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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