Grants for masters offered by UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is committed to ensuring that nobody with a true aptitude and zest for learning should have to drop out of a degree for financial reasons. Student Services offers information and personalised assistance so that students can access these grants and financial aid. 

Regulatory approval of scholarships and grants for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Grants for master's degrees and postgraduate programmes 

1. Princesa de Girona Foundation Grants

For students with a bachelor's degree qualification

The Princesa de Girona Grants aim to support talented young people who stand out for their social commitment and leadership capacity, and need financial support.

The Princesa de Girona Foundation master's programme awards 26 grants to cover 40% of the tuition fees for the following programmes, as well as 7 more to be freely chosen. 

Requirements

  • Be in possession of a bachelor's degree.
  • Be accepted in the UIC Barcelona selection process for one of the programmes indicated, in which the following will be evaluated:
    • Academic excellence.
    • Social commitment through participation in volunteer work or work in non-profit organisations with values similar to those of the Princesa de Girona Foundation.
    • Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a need for financial support.
    • Being part of the graduate community of any Princesa de Girona Foundation programmes, or within the group of winners or finalists of the foundation's award categories will be positively valued.


How to apply for the grant?

Applications for the Princesa de Girona Foundation Grant programme will be submitted using the online form available on the Princesa de Girona Foundation website within the following deadlines:

  • Before 1 July: for programmes starting in the months of September and October.
  • Before 1 December: for programmes starting in January.

This grant is not compatible with other financial aid or discounts from UIC Barcelona.

2. Grants for UIC Barcelona master’s degrees

These grants are open to both national and international applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree.


 

Two grants covering 20% of the total tuition fee for the full programme will be awarded for the following master’s degrees.

In addition to the list above, a further seven grants will be awarded, each covering 20% of the tuition fee, for master’s degrees freely designated by UIC Barcelona.

These grants are open to both national and international applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree.

Application and decision process

Academic excellence will be taken into account when evaluating candidates for each master’s degree. Grants will be awarded after drawing up a ranking which will analyse the following elements:

  • Academic transcript from the most recently completed bachelor’s degree
  • Candidate’s curriculum vitae and motivation letter
  • personal interview

This grant is not compatible with any other discount or financial aid offered by UIC Barcelona.

3. Grant for the best undergraduate academic record

For students who have completed a bachelor's degree at UIC Barcelona

One grant will be awarded per year and degree, equivalent to 20% of the cost of the master's or postgraduate degree at UIC Barcelona, with the exception of master's degrees in dentistry.

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's degree from UIC Barcelona.
  • You must be studying a master's degree or postgraduate programme at UIC Barcelona during the academic year immediately following the year in which you complete your degree.
  • Have obtained the best academic record for the degree studied at UIC Barcelona.

How do I apply for the grant?

  • The Board of each Faculty/Centre/Department proposes the candidates with the five best undergraduate records to the Grants and Financial Aid Service.
  • The Grants and Financial Aid Committee approves the candidates from each of the degree programmes to which the grant will be awarded.
  • The grant is applied to the enrolment fee for the master's degree or postgraduate programme in the following academic year.

Contact

beques@uic.es

4. Grants for Academic Excellence (BEA) for the Master's Degree in Law and Public Prosecution (MUAP).

For students who have received a BEA grant and have completed their law degree at UIC Barcelona

A total of four grants will be awarded for 50% of the full tuition fees for the programme.

This grant is incompatible with any other financial aid or discount. 

Contact

admisiones@uic.es

5. Special grant for students with disabilities

For students with a degree of disability greater than or equal to 33%

Grant of 50% of the tuition fees for a full year of undergraduate, postgraduate, master's or doctoral studies at UIC Barcelona (two exam sittings per subject). It is incompatible with other UIC Barcelona grants or financial aid.

Documentation

The disability must be certified by the corresponding public body in Spain.

Contact

beques@uic.es