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16 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in Spain

Of the 16 Master's Business & Management universities in Spain, University of Barcelona ranks highest at #160 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Complutense University of Madrid (QS World #187) and IE University (QS World #438). Across the whole list there are 143 courses to choose from.

16 universities · ranked best first

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3Top pick
IE IE University logo
QS World #438 #13 in Spain Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

IE University

Private University · 11 courses in Master's Business & Management

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EUR 19,500 – EUR 26,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1973Founded
8,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#438 QS World University Rankings 2026
#13 in Spain
5Ranked
UC Universidad Católica San Antonio logo
#59 in Spain Spain
#59 in Spain · by research impact
270,484 citations · h-index 159
11Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12
12Ranked
GB Global Business School Barcelona logo
Spain
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
13Ranked
UC Universidad CEU Fernando III logo
Spain
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
16Ranked
CU Centro Universitario Villanueva logo
Spain
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

Business & Management at other levels

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #160 (University of Barcelona) to #438 (IE University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Barcelona is cited most (17,237,350 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

15 are public and 1 private (94% public). By location, Community of Madrid (2) and Catalonia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Barcelona, founded in 1450. Complutense University of Madrid is the largest, with 86,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 9 to 12 months and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 41 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Complutense University of Madrid is the least expensive at USD 3,000 a year and IE University the most at USD 25,000; the middle of the range is about USD 3,500. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Business & Management in Spain?

University of Barcelona (QS World #160), Complutense University of Madrid (QS World #187) and IE University (QS World #438) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Business & Management in Spain?

Of those with published fees, Complutense University of Madrid is the least expensive at about USD 3,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Business & Management in Spain?

15 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 9 to 12 months, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Master's Business & Management courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business & Management online with a university in Spain?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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