Working While Studying in Barcelona, Spain 2026

Whether international students can work in Barcelona, Spain, the hours allowed, and what happens to work rights after graduation.

Universities in Barcelona

UA

QS World #149 #1 in Spain Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Public University — The Autonomous University of Barcelona is a public university mostly located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.

EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1968Founded

40,000Students

7,000International

Admissions open

#149 QS World University Rankings 2024

#1 in Spain

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UB

QS World #160 #2 in Spain Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

University of Barcelona

Public University — The University of Barcelona, formerly also known as Central University of Barcelona is a public research university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was established in...

EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1450Founded

63,000Students

10,000International

Admissions open

#160 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Spain

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