Barcelona Business Schools

There are various business schools in Barcelona, teaching courses in English, Catalan and/or Castilian—if you're looking to get a business qualification, read on for practical information. For those interested in Barcelona universities, click here.

EU Business School

For over 35 years, the EU Business School has been one of the world’s top business schools. Utilizing a mix of theory and practice in an international environment, all courses at the EU Business School are taught in English and are aimed at tomorrow’s business leaders.

*In 2015, CEO Magazine ranked the EU Business School's online MBA number one in its global online rankings. Meanwhile, the on-campus MBA and the Executive MBA were featured in the top tier of the European MBA rankings. barcelona.euruni.edu

UPF Barcelona School of Management

UPF Barcelona School of Management forms part of Pompeu Fabra University, which is one of the best universities in the world according to the leading international rankings. UPF Barcelona School of Management offers a variety of different master programs, including executive masters, masters of science and specialist postgraduate courses. They are all directed by teaching staff from Pompeu Fabra University, whose academic standing has been recognized in the leading international rankings, and by professionals from leading companies and public authorities. This balance between academics and industry professionals creates a close bond between the university and the corporate world. bsm.upf.edu

Geneva Business School

Geneva Business School provides professionally accredited business education in Geneva, Barcelona and Madrid. They offer bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, International Executive MBA, and DBA programs 100% in English, and are renowned for using innovative learning methods and new technology.

Students enjoy personalized mentoring, unique networking events, and support and guidance for internships and business ventures. A practical education in the classroom, combined with exposure to the real world of business means Geneva Business School students graduate job-ready.

This commitment to quality teaching and their interactive campuses provide a 360º  learning experience to fully prepare students for the modern workplace. gbsge.com

BEBS-Barcelona Executive Business School 

Barcelona Executive Business School is an innovative business school born from entrepreneurship and a belief in the importance of effort, strong values, high principles and above all teamwork. All of its professors are top executives, who combine their business leadership and managerial work with teaching. Rooted in the field, BEBS professors know what the current business climate is like in detail and what decisions professionals need to make on a daily basis. 

BEBS students receive individualized treatment inside and outside the classroom, and have the support of the teaching staff not only in academic subjects, but also in personal matters and professional hurdles. bebs.org

United International Business Schools

The United International Business Schools organization (UIBS) is an independent and accredited private higher education institution with campuses in Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Asia. UIBS offers flexible business and management studies at the Undergraduate/Bachelor, Graduate/Master and Executive/BBA/MBA/DBA level. barcelona.uibs.org

Seeway Digital Marketing and Design School

Seeway school offer various courses in the field of graphic design, animation, digital marketing and photography. It offers a platform for proactive learning, where renowned professionals share their knowledge and build experiences with students. It has a strong focus on preparing students for the real world, using practical work and classes to teach pupils what is needed to develop their careers. Using little rhetoric and more proactive learning helps students to understand what it's really like to work in design studios and marketing and communication agencies. seeway.net/es

The Valley

The Valley is a digital ecosystem located in Barcelona, Madrid and the Canary Islands. It encompasses The Valley Digital Business School, focusing on the digital business sector, with professors who are leaders in their field teaching state-of-the-art techniques and essential practical knowledge; The Valley Talent, a head-hunting agency specializing in digital profiles, and offering a co-working space that provides a support system for digital startups. Its mission is to prepare individuals and companies for the new business environment by connecting talent with innovation and the latest knowledge. thevalley.es 

EAE Business School

Both degrees and postgraduate courses are on offer at EAE (Escuela de Administración de Empresas de Barcelona), along with programs aimed at executives. With more than 50 years' history and over 50,000 students receiving qualifications from there, EAE has an international reputation, with people coming from 45 different countries to study there. It is now part of the Grupo Planeta, which has helped solidify its position and resources. eae.es

EADA

Founded in 1957, EADA was one of the first Spanish institutions to offer executive training programs to the professional community. Besides the MBA, EADA offers masters in different areas of business. The school ranks consistently highly within Europe. eada.edu

ESADE

ESADE was founded in the fifties by Catalan professionals and entrepreneurs who envisioned an education that would equip students with professional and management skills. Since then, ESADE has grown to include a business school and law school with over 550 students per year. In 2006 and 2007, The Wall Street Journal ranked ESADE the international business school of choice in the business world. esade.edu

ESEI International Business School

Founded in 1989, the ESEI International Business School seeks to create a multicultural and academic business environment for international students, and its teaching is based on a three-part methodology: academic theory, practical case studies and placements within multinational companies. In partnership with various British universities, ESEI offers BA courses in business administration, with modules including management, marketing and finance. eseibusinessschool.com

ESIC Business & Marketing School

ESIC Business & Marketing School, private center founded in 1965, is a leading business school in Spain, with over 50 years of training business and marketing professionals. ESIC strives to promote and maintain a direct relationship with the business environment through five functional areas: undergraduate studies, graduate studies, executive education, publishing house and languages school.  It has 12 campuses in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Malaga, Pamplona, Santiago, Bilbao and Granada. esic.edu

Global Business School Barcelona

This is a private management school in Barcelona, which only teaches in English and has a particularly global approach. It offers degrees in business, international management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and operations management, all designed to help graduates develop a career in, and understanding of, the global market. Internationalism is key to its teaching model, and students come from all over the world to learn about cross-cultural trends and business methods; the school uses US business school teaching methods with classes given by international professors. global-business-school.org

IESE

The graduate school of the University of Navarra was one of the first schools in Europe to offer a two-year MBA program. It offers a range of degrees from an MBA to a PhD in Management to executive education programs for global senior executives and Continuing Education programs for alumni. In January 2007, the King and Queen of Spain inaugurated the new Barcelona campus, which houses state-of-the-art learning facilities. iese.edu

INSA Business, Marketing & Communication School

INSA is a private business school with over 30 years experience in the training sector, and which has professionals training professionals. The school's strengths are a specialization in advertising, publicity, public relations & marketing. The school provides excellent teaching, flexibility to adapt curricula at all times and to have a practical methodology, internships and employment prospects. insaweb.net

Toulouse Business School - Barcelona

The Barcelona campus, located in the center of town in Carrer Trafalgar, was created in 1995 by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Barcelona—it is part of Toulouse Business School, which has obtained the three accreditations of the sector: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, only 1% of Business School in the world have earned the triple crown. The school here offers BAs and MAs in Management, taught in English. tbs-education.es

The OU Business School

The Open University Business School allows students to further their education without leaving work through flexible distance learning programs. Students study using the latest technology, working hand-in-hand with tutors and a network of students without stepping foot in a classroom. Students can study a single course or work towards a qualification, acquiring new skills that are immediately applicable to their work lives. The Open University Business School is one of a handful of business schools to have achieved triple international accreditation: AACSB (USA), EQUIS (Europe) and AMBA (UK). open.ac.uk/spain