Master in Public Policy

The University of Barcelona (UB) is a historic public research university founded in 1450, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona. With some 63,000 students and a significant international population, UB offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and humanities, law, health sciences, social sciences and STEM fields. Its city-centered campuses combine historic buildings and modern facilities, giving students access to libraries, labs, research centers and cultural life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.

UB is known for research excellence and international collaboration, with notable strengths in law, medicine, economics and business. Students benefit from comprehensive academic support, structured degree programs, and opportunities for internships with local and international employers. Multilingual instruction and language support help international students integrate, while study abroad exchanges and research partnerships create pathways for global mobility and collaborative projects.

Student life at UB blends academic rigor with Barcelona’s cultural richness: museums, industry hubs, startups and a large creative sector provide internship and networking possibilities. Career services, student organizations and campus resources assist with practical matters like housing and legal documentation. For international applicants seeking a large, research-led European university with strong professional links, UB combines historic prestige, modern facilities and an engaging urban experience.

The Master in Public Policy at the University of Barcelona is a one-year master's degree for students with a bachelor's degree. It combines economics and political science to help students develop practical skills. This program is taught in English and takes place on campus.

The curriculum includes coursework on policy design, policy evaluation, and administrative capacity-building. Students learn quantitative and qualitative techniques to improve public interventions in the economy and society. They also study the interplay of policy and politics, and inter-organizational relations.

Graduates can work as Policy Analysts, Public Administrators, or Urban Planners. They can also find jobs as Government Relations Specialists or Non-Profit Professionals. These careers are available in government, non-profit organizations, or private companies that work with the public sector.