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Master in Management in Barcelona.

3 business schools in Barcelona, Spain offering a Master in Management, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing. Each links through to fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail.

Master in Management programmes at business schools in Barcelona, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing, with each programme's school and tuition.
Rank Program Tuition Profile
1 Esade Business School Barcelona · FT #24 · $117k €37,500
2 EADA Business School Barcelona · FT #36 · $80k €28,000 tuition, full-time
3 UPF Barcelona School of Management Barcelona €18,500

Studying a MiM in Barcelona means recruiting where the city's employers hire — its consulting, finance and corporate networks sit on the doorstep, and the cohort you graduate into is a local professional network you keep. The trade-off is cost of living, which varies sharply between cities, so weigh tuition and rent when you compare. The 3 schools below all sit in Barcelona; to widen the search, see every option across Spain.

MiM in Barcelona: common questions

Which business schools offer a Master in Management in Barcelona?
We profile 3 business schools in Barcelona with a Master in Management: Esade Business School, EADA Business School and UPF Barcelona School of Management. Each links through to its full fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail. Barcelona sits in Spain, so all 3 also appear on our wider MiM in Spain directory.
What is the best MiM in Barcelona?
By Financial Times 2025 standing, the highest-ranked Master in Management in Barcelona is Esade Business School (FT #24). "Best" depends on what you want, though — fit, specialisation, cost and career destination matter more than a single rank, so compare each school's profile before you choose. Some Barcelona schools we profile do not appear in the FT ranking, which reflects participation, not quality.
How much does a MiM in Barcelona cost?
Tuition for the Barcelona programs we profile ranges from €18,500 (UPF Barcelona School of Management) to €37,500 (Esade Business School). Fees exclude living costs, which can be substantial in Barcelona — so compare total cost of attendance, and confirm the current fee on each school's own page.
Can I study a MiM in Barcelona in English?
Yes. All 3 programs we profile in Barcelona are taught entirely in English, so you can complete the degree in English. A working knowledge of the local language still helps with daily life and local internships — confirm the language of instruction on each program's page.
Do I need the GMAT for a MiM in Barcelona?
3 of the 3 programs we profile in Barcelona do not require the GMAT or GRE (some are test-optional or waive it under conditions); the rest ask for a test. Policies change each cycle, so confirm on each school's admissions page. Our directory of MiM programs in Europe without the GMAT lists the test-free options.