QS World Ranking
#451
Acceptance Rate
35%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$20,000
On-Campus Housing
Find Own
QS Best Student City
#15
Barcelona
Application Deadline
March 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
900
students
International Students
75%
US Students
8%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of Europe's top business schools in Barcelona — the EU's most dynamic city for startups and culture.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Top European business school in Barcelona. Strong English programs. Excellent MBA and BBA programs.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to ESADE Business School
Acceptance Rate
35%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 1
Instruction Language
English/Spanish
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$20,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via ESADE portal (rolling, closes ~May 31)
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ or IB 36+
- IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ (BBA taught in English; Spanish courses required)
- Personal essay and motivation letter required
- Interview required (part of selection process)
- Extracurricular and leadership activities valued
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Three 10-week terms per year.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Spanish
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$20,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 35%
- QS Best Student City (Barcelona)
- #15 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓ESADE Scholarships
- ✓Need-based Aid
Cost of Living — Barcelona, Spain
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,870
vs. avg US college student
2% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Barcelona is moderately expensive by European standards. Student housing near Sant Cugat or Pedralbes campuses. T-Casual metro cards cut transport costs significantly.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at ESADE Business School as a US Student
ESADE Business School is located in Barcelona, Spain and is ranked #451in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Law, Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship. Instruction is offered in English/Spanish. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$20,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 35%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 1. Scholarships available include the ESADE Scholarships.