About the university
The University of Navarra opened in Pamplona in 1952 as the Estudio General de Navarra and became a full university in 1960. It is a private, non-profit university with a Catholic inspiration, and one of the best-known private universities in Spain.
It is known for medicine (with its own university hospital, the Clínica Universidad de Navarra), communication and journalism, law, economics and business, architecture and engineering at its Tecnun school in San Sebastián. Its business school, IESE, runs MBA, management and finance programmes from Barcelona and Madrid.
Indian students mostly look at its English-taught or bilingual programmes: the Master in Economics and Finance in Pamplona, master's in real estate, fashion management and banking in Madrid, and bilingual bachelor's tracks in business, economics and data analytics. Fees are those of a private university: about €15,000–29,000 a year in 2026/27.
Pamplona is a compact city in northern Spain and generally cheaper to live in than Madrid or Barcelona. Many programmes, especially at master's level, are taught in Madrid, which offers more internships and jobs but higher living costs.
- Founded
- 1952, as the Estudio General de Navarra; erected as a university in 1960
- Type
- Private, non-profit Catholic university founded by St Josemaría Escrivá
- Campuses
- Pamplona (main), Donostia-San Sebastián (Tecnun engineering school) and Madrid; IESE Business School has campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, New York, Munich and São Paulo
- Faculties and schools
- 17, including Medicine, Sciences, Law, Economics, Communication, Tecnun and IESE
- University hospital
- Clínica Universidad de Navarra, in Pamplona and Madrid
- Intake
- September
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=279 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master in Economics and Finance
- Fee / year
- €18,650
- Duration
- 1 year full time (60 ECTS), Pamplona; 25 places
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Taught entirely in English; the page does not state a minimum score
- Postgraduate
Master in Real Estate (Máster Universitario en Estrategia y Negocio Inmobiliario)
- Fee / year
- €23,251
- Duration
- 11 months (60 ECTS), in person in Madrid
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Taught in Spanish and English; no minimum score stated
- Postgraduate
Master in Fashion Management (ISEM Fashion Business School)
- Fee / year
- €28,751
- Duration
- 60 ECTS, Madrid
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Listed under an English title; confirm the teaching language and English requirement with ISEM
- Postgraduate
Master in Banking and Financial Regulation
- Fee / year
- €16,600
- Duration
- 90 ECTS, Madrid
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Listed under an English title; confirm the teaching language on the course page
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Big Data Science
- Fee / year
- €19,600
- Duration
- 10 months (60 ECTS), Madrid; classes on Fridays and Saturdays
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Taught in Spanish; Spanish proficiency needed
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Análisis de Datos en Ingeniería
- Fee / year
- €18,475
- Duration
- 60 ECTS, Tecnun, San Sebastián
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Spanish title only; confirm the teaching language
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Biomédica
- Fee / year
- €18,477
- Duration
- 90 ECTS, Tecnun, San Sebastián
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Spanish title only; confirm the teaching language
- Postgraduate
Master in Theory and Architectural Design
- Fee / year
- €18,371
- Duration
- 60 ECTS, Pamplona
- Intakes
- September (2027/28 admissions open)
- English
- Listed with an English title; confirm the teaching language
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Economics and Finance | 1 year full time (60 ECTS), Pamplona; 25 places | €18,650 | ≈ ₹19.8 lakh |
| Master in Real Estate (Máster Universitario en Estrategia y Negocio Inmobiliario) | 11 months (60 ECTS), in person in Madrid | €23,251 | ≈ ₹24.6 lakh |
| Master in Fashion Management (ISEM Fashion Business School) | 60 ECTS, Madrid | €28,751 | ≈ ₹30.5 lakh |
| Master in Banking and Financial Regulation | 90 ECTS, Madrid | €16,600 | ≈ ₹17.6 lakh |
| Máster Universitario en Big Data Science | 10 months (60 ECTS), Madrid; classes on Fridays and Saturdays | €19,600 | ≈ ₹20.8 lakh |
| Máster Universitario en Análisis de Datos en Ingeniería | 60 ECTS, Tecnun, San Sebastián | €18,475 | ≈ ₹19.6 lakh |
| Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Biomédica | 90 ECTS, Tecnun, San Sebastián | €18,477 | ≈ ₹19.6 lakh |
| Master in Theory and Architectural Design | 60 ECTS, Pamplona | €18,371 | ≈ ₹19.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Navarra with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
- PG
Grow with MEF Fellowship (Master in Economics and Finance)
Value: 100% of tuition plus a research or teaching assistantship paying €800 a month during the academic year
Eligibility: Applicants to the Master in Economics and Finance who submit a complete application before the fellowship deadlines.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Most bachelor's degrees are taught mainly in Spanish, with English-taught tracks (marked EN or bilingual) added on top, so Spanish is usually needed.
- The university also lists an English-taught International Foundation Program (€12,500.40 in 2026/27).
- Check the admission page of each degree for the documents and tests required from students with Indian Class 12 results.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field; each master's sets its own profile.
- Apply online through the university's admission portal; admissions for 2027/28 are open.
- Some master's, such as Economics and Finance, have limited places (25) and fellowship deadlines, so apply early.
Documents
- Passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (Class 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- English or Spanish language certificate, depending on the programme
- Recommendation letters where requested
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English-taught master's | Programmes such as Economics and Finance are taught entirely in English. The pages we checked do not state a minimum IELTS or TOEFL score; ask admissions. |
| Bilingual and EN bachelor's tracks | Part of the teaching is in English, but the core degree is in Spanish. |
| Spanish-taught programmes | Many master's, including Big Data Science, are taught in Spanish and need good Spanish. |
Accommodation and living costs
The university has no halls of its own. It points students to independent colegios mayores (single-sex and mixed halls), student residences, shared flats and its recommended partner CampusHome in Pamplona, San Sebastián and Madrid. The accommodation page does not publish prices, so ask each residence directly.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
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Campus and location
The main campus is a large green campus in Pamplona, with further sites in San Sebastián and Madrid.
- Pamplona campus hosts most faculties, the Museo Universidad de Navarra and the Clínica Universidad de Navarra.
- Tecnun, the engineering school, is in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Many professional master's (real estate, fashion, banking, big data) are taught in Madrid.
- IESE Business School runs its MBA from Barcelona and other programmes from Madrid.
- Housing is through independent colegios mayores, residences and shared flats near each campus.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The university places strong emphasis on internships and employability, particularly through its Madrid programmes and IESE. It does not publish employment figures for international graduates that we could verify. For post-study work options, see our Spain country guide.
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FAQs
How much does the University of Navarra cost?
In 2026/27 one-year master's cost about €15,850–28,750, for example €18,650 for the Master in Economics and Finance. First-year bachelor's prices range from about €11,750 to €20,400. A €95 secretariat fee is added.
Are there programmes taught in English?
Yes, but fewer than at an international business school. The Master in Economics and Finance is fully in English, the Master in Real Estate is in Spanish and English, and several bachelor's degrees have bilingual or English tracks. Many programmes are in Spanish.
Is there a scholarship for international students?
The Master in Economics and Finance offers the Grow with MEF fellowship, covering full tuition plus an €800 monthly assistantship. Other scholarships are listed on the university's scholarships page.
Where would I study?
Most bachelor's degrees are in Pamplona, engineering is in San Sebastián, and several professional master's are in Madrid.
When do programmes start?
In September. Admissions for the 2027/28 year are already open.
Sources
- University of Navarra: master's prices 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: first-year bachelor's prices 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: master's catalogue (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: Master in Economics and Finance (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: Master in Real Estate (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: Master in Big Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: our history (opens in a new tab)
- University of Navarra: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.unav.edu (opens in a new tab)
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