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Official website
www.upf.edu/web/internacionalGermanyQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ European Universities Initiative — EUTOPIA
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a public research university located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was founded in 1990 and is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research. UPF offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and health sciences. The university is also renowned for its research activities, with a strong focus on areas such as neuroscience, biotechnology, and digital humanities.
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QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
42.9% placement rate
Popular fields
International RelationsPublic AdministrationSocial WorkCatalan Language and LiteratureEuropean StudiesTranslation and InterpretationSpanish Language and LiteratureComputer Science
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.87, p25=3.87, p75=3.87 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer