Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals

Barcelona, Spain • Founded 2004

Updated May 2026 · Source: ibei.org

Overview

English Name: Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Acronyms: IBEI, IBEI-CERCA
Founded: 2004
Institution Type: College
Control Type: Private

Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals is among Spain's private colleges, founded in 2004 and based in Barcelona, Spain. It operates as a higher-education provider.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals is listed below.

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Scholarships in Spain

Financial-aid options for studying in Spain, applicable across institutions including Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals.

Beca General de la Generalitat
Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca · Government funded
Generalitat de Catalunya general scholarship for university study in the 2026-2027 course, together with Beca Equidad and other aid for university students, managed by AGAUR; replaces the national ministry scholarship for students whose family home is in Catalonia.
Beca General del Ministerio
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes · Government funded · 1,700 EUR per year · Combined · Covers Living
Sum of components: a tuition grant covering first-time-enrolled credits at the official price ('Beca matrícula'), 1,700 EUR for family income, 2,700 EUR for change of residence during the school year, 50-125 EUR for academic excellence, plus a variable amount distributed from the remaining budget (minimum 60 EUR). Private-university students are covered only...
Becas de Doctorado y Estancias Postdoctorales
Fundación Carolina · Foundation funded · International students · Covers Living
Co-financed doctoral scholarships and short postdoctoral stays in Spain; Fundación Carolina covers 60% of the total cost and the Latin American partner institution the remaining 40%. Most Spanish public universities waive doctoral programme fees and some contribute to monthly living costs.
Programa Escuela Diplomática
Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo · Government funded · International students
Scholarships for citizens of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, the Philippines and Ukraine to take the Interuniversity Master in Diplomacy and International Relations of the Spanish Diplomatic School.
Programa MASTER MAEC-AECID
Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo · Government funded · International students
Scholarships to complete an in-person master's degree in Spain for public employees and staff of public systems of Latin American countries and the Philippines included in the bilateral strategies of the current Cooperación Española Master Plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals

Below are key facts about Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, drawn directly from institutional records.

How old is Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals?

The institution opened in 2004 (approximately 22 years ago).

Where is Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals located?

Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals is located in Barcelona, Spain.

What is Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals's control type?

Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals operates as a private institution.

Where can I learn more about Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals?

Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals's official website is www.ibei.org.

Top-Ranked Universities in Spain

Subject-specific rankings sometimes diverge from overall national rankings. A university below Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals overall may lead in your subject — worth checking subject tables separately.

University of Barcelona
Barcelona · Public · QS 2026 #160
PO
Pompeu Fabra University
Barcelona · Public · THE 2025 #176 =
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid · Public · QS 2027 #199
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Cerdanyola del Vallès · Public · QS 2027 #211
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Cantoblanco · Public · QS 2027 #226

Faculties at nearby universities

These universities are located near Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, listed below for students comparing options by location.

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Barcelona · Private · QS 2027 #901-950
Catalonia College of Music
Barcelona · Public · Est. 1999
Theatre Institute of Barcelona
Barcelona · Public
RA
Ramon Llull University
Barcelona · Private · QS 2026 #436 =
Open University of Cataluña
Barcelona · Private

Universities Compared with Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals

Below are universities sometimes compared with Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals.

Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Màrtir
Valencia · Private · Est. 2003
SA
San Jorge University
Villanueva de Gállego · Private · Est. 2005
MU
Music Conservatoire of the Canary Islands
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Public · Est. 2002
BA
Barcelona School of Economics
Barcelona · Private · Est. 2006
UN
Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes
Valladolid · Private · QS 2027 #901-950

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