Politècnica de Catalunya
Known internationally as Barcelona Tech, UPC is Spain's top engineering and architecture university, ranked in the world's top 20 for Architecture.
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QS World Rank 2027
Top 20
World Rank in Architecture (QS Subject)
Top 30
World Rank in Civil Engineering (QS Subject)
1 Yr
Job-Seeker Visa After Graduation
Why UPC BarcelonaTech
Why Indian students choose UPC BarcelonaTech
Spain's Leading Technical University
Known as Barcelona Tech, UPC ranks in the global top 20 for Architecture and top 30 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS Subject Rankings).
Job-Seeker Visa After Graduation
Graduates can apply for Spain's job-seeker residence permit to look for work after finishing their degree.
Low Tuition for Public Engineering Education
Non-EU master's fees remain modest by international standards, around €4,200 for a full 60-ECTS programme.
Direct Industry Ties
Strong links to Barcelona's engineering, construction, and growing tech-hardware sector.
Multiple Specialist Campuses
Dedicated schools for architecture, civil engineering, telecommunications, and industrial engineering across Barcelona.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
Master's in Data Science
Barcelona School of Informatics
Master's in Civil Engineering
School of Civil Engineering
Master's in Architecture
Barcelona School of Architecture
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Master's in Data Science | €4,200 total | 1.5 years |
| Master's in Civil Engineering | €4,800 total | 2 years |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.0-6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score (for English-taught programs)
Statement of Purpose / motivation letter
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for national/Schengen visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
UPC International Scholarship
Partial tuition waiver
Santander Scholarship
Partial tuition + travel grant
Ready to Begin?
Your seat at UPC BarcelonaTechstarts with one conversation.
BNPS international has guided students to UPC BarcelonaTechfor years — from shortlisting the right program to visa approval. Let's talk about your profile.
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