Application Deadline: July 2, 2026
LOCATION: Spain
The Barcelona School of Economics offers funding to attract the most talented students. Applicants who receive an offer of admission to BSE have demonstrated their potential to succeed in our rigorous, intensive Master’s programs. The most talented candidates also receive a financial offer that covers all or part of their tuition fees.
ELIGIBILITY:
An undergraduate/bachelor’s/grado/laurea or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS) is required.
A typical applicant would hold a University Diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration.
An advanced level of English language skills: TOEFL 90-100, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo English Test 120 points
The GRE General Test is required for the PhD Track Program only. GRE is optional but highly recommended for applicants to all other programs.
Note that the fulfillment of the entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Candidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:
Outstanding academic record
Quantitative skills
Reference letters
You can apply to up to three master’s programs simultaneously.
All programs are taught in English. Spanish is not required in order to apply. If you have graduated from an English-speaking university, you are exempt from submitting an English language exam.
BENEFIT:
100% merit-based funding
€550,000 in funding awarded to top candidates on average each year
24% of the class is fully or partially funded on average each year
Each year, we award an average of €550,000 in merit-based funding to Master’s students. Around 24% of matriculated students have received full or partial funding for their studies.
Types of funding that may be offered to candidates include:
Waivers covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition fees
A limited number of fully-funded scholarships (100% of fees and some additional stipend, depending on the scholarship)
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