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15 Best Public Master's Business & Management Universities in Spain

University of Barcelona leads the 15 Public Master's Business & Management universities in Spain at #160 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Complutense University of Madrid (QS World #187) and Universidad Pablo de Olavide (#49 in Spain) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 132 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
4Ranked
UC Universidad Católica San Antonio logo
#59 in Spain Spain
#59 in Spain · by research impact
270,484 citations · h-index 159
10Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12
11Ranked
GB Global Business School Barcelona logo
Spain
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
12Ranked
UC Universidad CEU Fernando III logo
Spain
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
15Ranked
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

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #160 (University of Barcelona) to #187 (Complutense University of Madrid); 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 0 private (100% public). By location, Catalonia (1) and Community of Madrid (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 (89% 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 2 of these universities. Complutense University of Madrid is the least expensive at USD 3,000 a year and University of Barcelona the most at USD 3,500; 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 Public Master's Business & Management in Spain?

University of Barcelona (QS World #160), Complutense University of Madrid (QS World #187) and Universidad Pablo de Olavide (#49 in Spain) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public 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 Public 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 Public Master's Business & Management online with a university in Spain?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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