Quick Summary
Based in Leioa, Spain, Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) is a public with roots dating back to 1980. Ranked #467 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45000 students including 5.2% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 70%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly affordable public education, excellence in research, and a unique cultural environment in the Basque Country.
Subject Strengths
EngineeringChemical EngineeringMarine SciencesEducationPhysicsMathematics
Founded1980
TypePublic
Total Students45000
Intl Students5.2%
Faculty Ratio9.4
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus SizeMulticampus (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, Araba)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario Cruces, Hospital de Basurto, Hospital de Donostia, Hospital Universitario de Araba
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Vocational Training (Spain), ANECA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#467
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601–800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
70 Undergraduate degrees, 108 Master's degrees, 66 Doctoral programs
Programs
66
PhD Programs
12
Online Programs
Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Biofisika Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (Spain), ANECA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate70%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare for the EBAU entrance exam; students with knowledge of Basque have more options in bilingual groups.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,100/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€9,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,300/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$30
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,125/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 70 Undergraduate degrees, 108 Master's degrees, 66 Doctoral programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Fine Arts | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$32,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local industrial clusters and healthcare providers.
Industry Connections
IberdrolaPetronorCAFGestampSiemens Gamesa
Notable Alumni
Juan José Ibarretxe, Itziar Ituño, Arantxa Tapia, Unai Emery
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Full sports complexes including swimming pools, athletics tracks, and multi-purpose courts.
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs ranging from political organizations to cultural and technical associations.
Library Resources
University Library with 1.5 million volumes and extensive digital access.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, SICUE, Latin America Exchange, USA/Canada mobility
Summer Programs
The Miramar Palace Summer Courses (Cursos de Verano)