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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – English

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Faculty of Economics and Business Studies) · Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain

100% taught in EnglishApply via UNEDasiss accreditation + Catalan university pre-enrolment, not the CAOLimited placesPublic universityLow feesCompetitive cut-off
Duration4 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)Not confirmed
EU fee (current UAB price)€1,061 / yr

About the course

A four-year (240-credit) economics degree in which all subjects are studied in English, on the Bellaterra campus. It covers economic analysis for decision-making in the public and private sectors, with a specialisation track in the final year, plus exchanges and an optional 18-credit internship.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Because Ireland is an EU education system, you do not sit the Spanish entrance exam (PAU). You must meet the rules for getting into university in Ireland (as a guide, UCD’s minimum is six subjects, with at least H5 in two and O6/H7 in the other four, including English and Irish). UNEDasiss converts your Leaving Cert to a Spanish score out of 10. UAB publishes nothing specific on the Leaving Cert, so confirm with UAB admissions.
  • Places are ranked by admission score. The most recent cut-off UAB lists is 9.660 (on the Spanish scale up to 14), so you may need UNED PCE subject tests in subjects UAB gives weight to in order to raise your score.
  • The general information page does not state an English level or say whether Leaving Cert English is accepted as proof. Check the UAB admission page.

How to apply

  1. Check the Irish minimumMake sure your Leaving Cert subjects and grades meet Irish university entry rules, as UNEDasiss will check this.
  2. Get UNEDasiss accreditationApply to UNEDasiss from February 2027 (about €36). Book UNED PCE subject tests early if you need to raise your score towards the 9.660 cut-off.
  3. Pre-enrol for UABApply in the Catalan university pre-enrolment, usually in early summer, and list this degree. Confirm the 2027 dates on UAB’s admission page.
  4. Accept and enrolIf you get an offer, enrol with UAB by the date given and pay the first instalment of fees.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: UAB has not yet published its 2027 dates. Places at Catalan public universities are filled through a single regional pre-enrolment, usually in early summer. Before that you need a UNEDasiss accreditation (applications open in February). If you plan to take UNED PCE subject tests, register early. Check the UAB admission page and the UNEDasiss site for the 2027 dates..

Costs

  • UAB lists a price of €17.69 per credit, so a full 60-credit year costs about €1,061. EU students pay the same as Spanish students. On top of that, the UNEDasiss accreditation costs about €36, and any UNED subject tests (PCE) have their own fees. Confirm the 2027/28 price with UAB.
With only 40 places and a latest cut-off of 9.660 out of 14, a Leaving Cert converted to a score out of 10 may not be enough on its own. Plan for UNED PCE subject tests in subjects UAB weights.

At a glance

CountrySpain
CityBellaterra (Barcelona)
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUNEDasiss accreditation + Catalan university pre-enrolment
Places40 places
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official UAB website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The price, places and cut-off shown are UAB’s current figures, so confirm the 2027 details with UAB. Always confirm details with the university before applying.