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Universidad del Pais Vasco
Bilbao, Spain
"The public university of the Basque Country, with campuses in three provinces"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#624 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universidad del Pais Vasco
The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) was founded in 1980 and has campuses in Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It teaches engineering, medicine, law, economics, sciences and education, with programmes in Basque, Spanish and English.
Rankings & Recognition
#624
Ranked #624 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad del Pais Vasco's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1980
Founded
#624
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria
Location
Popular Programs
Engineering
Medicine
Law
Economics
Education
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
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B2 approx. |
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IELTS (English courses)
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6.0-6.5 approx. |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MAEC-AECID grants
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The three campuses are Biscay (Leioa and Bilbao), Gipuzkoa (San Sebastian) and Alava (Vitoria-Gasteiz).
Campus Details
Bilbao
San
Sebastian
Vitoria
Campus Forecast
Bilbao
Basque Country
Main campus
Student residences
Mild Atlantic climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University residences near each campus
EUR 300-750 per month
Dining
Check university site
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Check university site
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Public: EUR 700-3,500 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
EUR 800-1,300 / month
Health Insurance
Required for student visa
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the EHU international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universidad del Pais Vasco
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UNEDasiss credential; school cert
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; language per course
English Proficiency
DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
IELTS (English courses)
6.0-6.5 approx.Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Secondary school certificate or degree (legalised)
Academic transcripts
UNEDasiss access credential (bachelor, non-EU)
Language proof (Spanish or English)
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the EHU international admissions pages.
2
Access credential
For a bachelor, non-EU applicants usually request the UNEDasiss access credential; master applicants skip this step.
3
Apply online
Fill in the online pre-enrolment and upload your documents in the application window.
4
Admission decision
The university reviews your file and publishes the admission result.
5
Pay & confirm
Accept the place and pay the enrolment deposit to receive your admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for a Spanish student visa (type D) at the consulate, then get your student residence card within 30 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
The three campuses are Biscay (Leioa and Bilbao), Gipuzkoa (San Sebastian) and Alava (Vitoria-Gasteiz).
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Industrial Engineering
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Bachelor's
Medicine
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📍 Bilbao
Bachelor's
Law
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📍 Bilbao
Bachelor's
Economics
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📍 Bilbao
Bachelor's
Computer Engineering
Master's
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Master's
Engineering
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📍 Bilbao
Master's
Economics (Master's)
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📍 Bilbao
Master's
Neuroscience
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