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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's strongest programs include Veterinary Medicine, Communication & Media Studies (Journalism, Audiovisual, Advertising), Environmental Science & Sustainability.

Notable programs

Veterinary Medicine

UAB's flagship — veterinary science ranks around 27th worldwide (QS by subject), backed by a dedicated veterinary teaching hospital on campus.

Communication & Media Studies (Journalism, Audiovisual, Advertising)

Among the strongest communication faculties in Spain and globally rated; long-standing reputation and ties to Catalonia's media industry.

Environmental Science & Sustainability

Research-led programmes linked to the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB), a recognised global research centre.

Biotechnology & Biosciences

Strong life-science cluster fed by on-campus institutes (biotechnology, neuroscience) and the adjacent UAB research park.

Sociology & Political Science

Highly rated in QS sociology rankings; UAB also confers degrees with the IBEI international-affairs institute.

Master's in Translation, Interpreting & Intercultural Studies

A well-regarded multilingual programme reflecting UAB's traditional strength in linguistics and translation.

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