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University of Twente vs UPF Barcelona School of Management

The University of Twente and UPF Barcelona School of Management Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

University of Twente versus UPF Barcelona School of Management Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric University of Twente UPF Barcelona School of Management
FT ranking 2025 — —
QS ranking 2025 — —
Tuition EUR 2,771/year statutory (EU/EEA) · EUR 18,720/year institutional (non-EU/EEA) — 2027/28, and Twente publishes that cycle already. One year, so those are also the totals €18,500
Salary (~3yr) — —
Employment rate — —
GMAT range 600 (GMAT 10th edition) or 550 (GMAT Exam) — required only on the non-Lisbon-Convention branch of the maths rule; see below —
Duration 1 year full-time (60 EC) / September and February intakes 10 months
Class size — —
Average age — 24
International — 87%
Female — —
Location Enschede, Netherlands Barcelona, Spain

The short version

  • On tuition, University of Twente is the more affordable option at EUR 2,771/year statutory (EU/EEA) · EUR 18,720/year institutional (non-EU/EEA) — 2027/28, and Twente publishes that cycle already. One year, so those are also the totals.
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of Twente in Netherlands, UPF Barcelona School of Management in Spain.

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

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Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, University of Twente or UPF Barcelona School of Management?
Tuition is EUR 2,771/year statutory (EU/EEA) · EUR 18,720/year institutional (non-EU/EEA) — 2027/28, and Twente publishes that cycle already. One year, so those are also the totals at University of Twente and €18,500 at UPF Barcelona School of Management. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Enschede versus Barcelona, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for University of Twente or UPF Barcelona School of Management?
University of Twente generally looks for around 600 (GMAT 10th edition) or 550 (GMAT Exam) — required only on the non-Lisbon-Convention branch of the maths rule; see below; UPF Barcelona School of Management has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose University of Twente or UPF Barcelona School of Management?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Enschede, Netherlands versus Barcelona, Spain), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.