Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) 2024-2025 Fully and Partially-funded Master’s Programs: (Deadline 7 September, 2024)

We offer three Master’s Degrees at the Barcelona School of Economics. Each degree has its own specialized programs of study. When you apply, you will indicate the specific program you wish to enter. You can see all the details of the programs of study on the pages below:

Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance

• Economics Master’s Program
• Financial Economics Master’s Program
• PhD Track Master’s Program

Master’s Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis

• Competition, Regulation, and Markets Master’s Program
• Economics of Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainability Master’s Program
• Economics of Public Policy Master’s Program
• International Trade, Finance, and Development Master’s Program
• Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Master’s Program

Master’s Degree in Data Science

• Data Science for Decision Making Master’s Program
• Data Science Methodology Master’s Program

Our admissions team will also be happy to talk with you about your interests, experience, and objectives in order to determine which program(s) would be the best fit for you.

All BSE Master’s Degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorities within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”). You will receive an official Master’s degree upon completion of any of our programs.

About Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

The Barcelona School of Economics is an institution for research and graduate education in economics, finance, data science, and the social sciences located in Barcelona, Spain. The School’s academic offer includes Master’s degrees as well as summer schools, professional courses, and in-company training.

BSE Master’s Programs

• Type Masters
• Organisation Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
• Country to study Spain
• School to study Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
• Course to study View courses
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline 7 September, 2024

Aim and Benefits of BSE Master’s Programs

All financial aid is awarded based on academic merit in competition with all other candidates. Every applicant is considered for all available financial aid opportunities. Financial aid at the BSE may consist of:

Full or partial tuition waivers

Waivers are reductions of 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% on tuition fees.

All students, including those awarded a tuition waiver, must pay a 1000€ reservation fee to confirm their place in the program.

Thanks to the participation of a number of companies and institutions, the BSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers and fully-funded scholarships based on academic merit. These highly competitive financial awards help the School attract the best and brightest international students.

Requirements for BSE Master’s Programs Qualification

At the BSE, we look for excellence and talent. Key elements of a strong application are a high GPA, a sound statement of purpose and standout reference letters. Strong knowledge in Economics and good quantitative skills are also recommended.

Application requirements:

• An undergraduate/bachelor/grado/laurea, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS are required). A typical applicant holds a university diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration, but students with academic backgrounds in other subjects have also been admitted.
• An advanced level of English language skills: TOEFL score of 90 or better / IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 or better
• PhD Track Program only: GRE General Test score (for all other programs, GRE is optional but highlight recommended – see below)

Available programs

Interview date, Process and Venue for BSE Master’s Programs

Note that the fulfillment of the application requirements does not guarantee admission. Candidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:

• Outstanding academic record
• Quantitative skills
• Reference letters

Documents Required for Application

Undergraduate diploma and transcripts

If you have already completed your undergraduate degree when you submit your application, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A copy of your undergraduate diploma or certification/proof of degree completion
• A copy of your official final undergraduate transcript

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree when you submit your application, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A signed declaration stating that you will obtain your degree before the start of the Master’s program
• A copy of your provisional undergraduate transcript

If your diploma or transcript is not written in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, or Portuguese, you will also have to include a sworn translation.

Copy of your passport

Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum)

Statement of purpose (1000 words maximum)

Proof of English language proficiency

Unless you are a native English speaker or have done your undergraduate degree at an English-speaking university, you must provide TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge scores or certificates. If you are not yet in possession of one of these language certificates, we suggest you wait to apply until you can fulfill this requirement with the documents required.

Accepted certificates include IELTS Academic Test (6,5), TOEFL (90), Duolingo English Test (minimum score 115), and Cambridge Exams (Proficiency or Advance, 180 minimum score B2-C2)

Optional but highly recommended: GRE General Test scores

The only program that requires a GRE General Test score as part of the application package is the PhD Track Program. However, applicants to all other programs are encouraged to provide a GRE score, which is often an important element for admission decisions.

A good GRE result is particularly helpful for candidates who have a Bachelor’s in the social sciences or other undergraduate degree without a strong quantitative component. In previous years, the GRE score has helped directors identify candidates with excellent potential but little previous exposure to serious mathematical training. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates to submit a GRE.

BSE institution code for GRE General Test: 2531

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Barcelona Graduate School of Economics on apply.bse.eu to applyAll programs share one online application form. When you create your application, you will have the option to list up to three programs. You may submit only one application, with up to three program choices, per academic year.

Before beginning the application, we suggest you read all the information about required application documents, referees, and single vs. multiple offer options on the Admissions Office page.

Gather all of your required documents and contact your referees to let them know you are applying.

Application steps

1. Create an account

Choose a password and provide your email address. We will use this email address for all communication with you during the application process.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2. Fill out the online application

You can complete the entire application at once, or you can save it and work on it over several sessions.

Information required:

• Program(s) to which you are applying (choose single or multiple offer option)
• Personal data
• Education
• Test scores and English language ability
• Work experience
• Finances and scholarship
• Names and contact info for 2 referees

Estimated time: 15 minutes

3. Upload the required documents

• Undergraduate academic transcripts or mark sheets
• Copy of your undergraduate diploma
• Copy of your passport
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Purpose
  • Single Offer Option: upload a statement of purpose for your first option only.
  • Multiple Offer Option: upload a separate statement of purpose for each of your options.
• Proof of English language knowledge
• If you are applying to the PhD Track Program, you are required to submit a GRE score.

4. Pay the application fee and submit your application

• Single Offer Option: 60€
• Multiple Offers Option: 100€

Payable by credit card or Flywire. Application fees are non-refundable.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

Go to the application system

For more details visit: OFFICIAL LINK.