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You want public university known for economics and life in Barcelona.
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UPF vs UB Barcelona
Pompeu Fabra University and University of Barcelona are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- UPF: ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- UB Barcelona: ₹16 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- UB Barcelona cheaper by ≈ ₹7.1 lakh
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UPF or UB Barcelona: which is better for Indian students?
UB Barcelona costs less: about ₹16 lakh – ₹20 lakh in total versus ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh for UPF — a difference of roughly ₹7.1 lakh. UPF is known for public university known for economics; UB Barcelona for Catalonia's largest public university. Both offer Economics and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.
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UPF vs UB Barcelona
- Total cost
- UPF: ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh · UB Barcelona: ₹16 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Location
- UPF: Barcelona · UB Barcelona: Barcelona
- Type
- UPF: Public · UB Barcelona: Public
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UPF vs UB Barcelona: the numbers
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Pick UB Barcelona if…
You want Catalonia's largest public university and life in Barcelona.
Cost
UB Barcelona saves about ₹7.1 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Economics curricula, electives and outcomes.
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UB Barcelona, by about ₹7.1 lakh in total on our figures (₹16 lakh – ₹20 lakh vs ₹23 lakh – ₹28 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. UPF is known for public university known for economics; UB Barcelona for Catalonia's largest public university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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