Universidad de Deusto
Bilbao, Spain • Founded 1886
Overview
Established in 1886, the Universidad de Deusto (University of Deusto) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bilbao (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Basque Country.
This institution also has a branch campus in San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Deusto (UD) is a medium-sized coeducational Spanish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.
Universidad de Deusto (UD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 138-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Spanish higher education organization a moderately selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Looking to reach Universidad de Deusto? Address, contact details, and online links below. For finance and tuition payment queries, the bursar or finance office is typically a separate contact point.
Academic Details
Universidad de Deusto at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.
Academic Structures
The institutional units housing Universidad de Deusto's programmes. Subject overlap across faculties is normal — interdisciplinary fields like data science or environmental studies often span multiple units.
Unit 6 items
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences
- Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
Degrees
Universidad de Deusto's academic tracks grouped by qualification level. Some awards are conferred by Universidad de Deusto directly, others validated by a partner institution; the distinction matters for credential portability.
Doctoral 15 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Educational Psychology
- Engineering
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Theology
Other 37 programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Automotive Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Business and Commerce
- Civil Law
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Human Rights
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Occupational Health
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Secretarial Studies
- Social Sciences
- Social and Community Services
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theology
- Town Planning
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministerio de Universidades, España.
Galician Studies (Chair) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Regional Studies
Human Resources for Latin America (Chair) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Human Resources
Law and the Human Genome (Chair) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Genetics
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Leisure and Disabilities (Chair) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Leisure Studies
- Welfare and Protective Services
Economics and Business Administration (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Business Management (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Psychology and Education (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clinical Psychology
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Pedagogy
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social and Human Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- English
- History
- History of Religion
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Theology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Theology
Common Career Paths
- Religious Educator
- Pastoral Counsellor
- Faith Community Leader
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Basque Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Regional Studies
Business Management (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Cooperative Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
Drug Addiction (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Toxicology
European Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- European Studies
Human Rights (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Human Rights
Ignacio de Loyola (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Religion
Leisure Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Leisure Studies
Religious Sciences (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pastoral Studies
- Religious Studies
- Theology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Below: Universidad de Deusto's programme list by level. Programme intakes vary — some offer multiple entry points per year (Sep, Jan, May), others a single annual intake.
Bachelor's Degree
50 programmes
At undergraduate level, Universidad de Deusto offers 50 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Grado en Relaciones Laborales Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Lenguas Modernas Humanities & Cultural Studies 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Psicología Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Electrónica Industrial y Automática Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería en Tecnologías Industriales Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Primaria Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería en Diseño Industrial Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Infantil Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Social Sciences & Education 240 credits Hybrid
Grado en Ingeniería Matemática Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Lengua y Cultura Vasca / Euskal Hizkuntza eta Kultura Humanities & Cultural Studies 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Composición, Postproducción y Efectos Visuales Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Social Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Mecánica Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Derecho Law 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Comunicación Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Medicina Medicine & Health 360 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Biomédica Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ciencia de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Informática Computer Science & IT 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Diseño Gráfico y Motion Graphics Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Robótica Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Trabajo Social Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Enfermería Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería en Organización Industrial Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Turismo Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Lenguas Modernas y Gestión Humanities & Cultural Studies 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Fisioterapia Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Lengua y Cultura Vasca / Grado en Lenguas Modernas Humanities & Cultural Studies 336 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ingeniería Electrónica Industrial y Automática / Grado en Ingeniería Informática Engineering & Technology 360 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Comunicación Law 366 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Educación Primaria / Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y Deporte Social Sciences & Education 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Comunicación / Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Arts, Design & Architecture 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Relaciones Laborales Law 360 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ingeniería Informática / Grado en Ciencia de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial Computer Science & IT 348 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Law 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas / Grado en Derecho Law 360 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y Deporte / Grado en Educación Primaria Social Sciences & Education 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas / Grado en Ingeniería en Tecnologías Industriales Engineering & Technology 360 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ingeniería en Diseño Industrial / Grado en Ingeniería Mecánica Engineering & Technology 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas / Grado en Ingeniería en Informática Computer Science & IT 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Educación Social / Grado en Trabajo Social Social Sciences & Education 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas / Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Business & Management 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Educación Infantil / Grado en Educación Primaria Social Sciences & Education 336 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Relaciones Internacionales / Grado en Derecho Law 354 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Educación Primaria / Grado en Educación Infantil Social Sciences & Education 348 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Fisioterapia / Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte Applied Professions & Services 360 credits On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
44 programmes
Universidad de Deusto provides 44 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Máster Universitario en Computación y Sistemas Inteligentes Computer Science & IT 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Acción Internacional Humanitaria / Joint Master´s Programme in International Humanitarian Action Social Sciences & Education 120 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Dirección Internacional de Empresas / Master in International Business Business & Management 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Derechos Humanos y Democratización / European Master in Human Rights and Democratization Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Democracia, Instituciones Públicas e Innovación Política Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Gestión de Empresas Europeas e Internacionales / Master in European and International Business Management Business & Management 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Gestión de Empresas Marítimo-Portuarias y Derecho Marítimo Applied Professions & Services 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Estudios Bíblicos: Historia e Influencia de la Biblia Humanities & Cultural Studies 60 credits Online
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Políticas y Prácticas de los Derechos Humanos / Erasmus Mundus Master in Human Rights Policy and Practice Social Sciences & Education 120 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Estudios Jurídicos Internacionales / Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Legal Studies Law 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Traducción Empresarial y Comunicación Intercultural en Inglés y Español / Master in Business Traslation and Intercultural Communication in English and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria Medicine & Health 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Neuropsicología Clínica Medicine & Health 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Dirección de Empresas Business & Management 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Automatización, Electrónica y Control Industrial Engineering & Technology 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Industrial Engineering & Technology 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Psicoterapia Sistémico-Relacional Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Investigación y Creación en Arte Digital Arts, Design & Architecture 60 credits Online
Máster Universitario en Derecho de la Empresa Law 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía y la Procura Law 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Necesidades Educativas Especiales Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Finanzas Business & Management 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Eurocultura: Sociedad, Política y Cultura en un Contexto Global / Joint Master´s Degree Programme in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Cultura in a Global Context Social Sciences & Education 120 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Análisis de Negocio / Master in Business Analytics Business & Management 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Psicología de la Intervención Social Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Dirección y Gestión de Centros Educativos Business & Management 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Asesoría Fiscal Law 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanza de Idiomas Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Redesigning the Post-Industrial City Engineering & Technology 120 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Auditoría de Cuentas Business & Management 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Diseño y Fabricación en Automoción Engineering & Technology 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Recursos Humanos Business & Management 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería en Organización Industrial Engineering & Technology 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Gestión de Empresas Europeas e Internacionales, European and Internacional Business Management, Management des Entreprises Européennes et Internationales Business & Management 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Eurocultura: Sociedad, Política y Cultura en un Contexto Global / Joint Master´s Degree Programme in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Máster Universitario en Relaciones Internacionales y Diplomacia Empresarial / Master in International Relations and Business Diplomacy Journalism & Media 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Acción Internacional Humanitaria / Erasmus Mundus Master in International Humanitarian Action Social Sciences & Education 120 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria / Máster Universitario en Psicología de la Intervención Social Medicine & Health 132 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía y la Procura / Máster Universitario en Estudios Jurídicos Internacionales - Master of Laws in International Legal Studies (LL.M.) Law 132 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria / Máster Universitario en Gerontología Medicine & Health 126 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria / Máster Universitario en Psicoterapia Sistémico-Relacional Medicine & Health 132 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria / Máster Universitario en Neuropsicología Clínica Medicine & Health 126 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía / Máster Universitario en Derecho de la Empresa Law 114 credits On-campus
PCEO Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía / Máster Universitario en Asesoría Fiscal Law 134 credits On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
8 programmes
Universidad de Deusto offers 8 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.
Programa de Doctorado en Educación Social Sciences & Education
Programa de Doctorado en Ingeniería para la Sociedad de la Información y Desarrollo Sostenible Engineering & Technology
Programa de Doctorado en Psicología Social Sciences & Education
Programa de Doctorado en Derecho Económico y de la Empresa Law
Programa de Doctorado en Competitividad Empresarial y Territorial, Innovación y Sostenibilidad Business & Management
Programa de Doctorado en Salud, Bienestar y Bioética Medicine & Health
Programa de Doctorado en Ocio, Cultura y Comunicación para el Desarrollo Humano Applied Professions & Services
Programa de Doctorado en Derechos Humanos: Retos Éticos, Sociales y Políticos Social Sciences & Education
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universidad de Deusto
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Universidad de Deusto, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Universidad de Deusto's 102 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Universidad de Deusto typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Universidad de Deusto processes applications through www.deusto.es. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +34 944139000. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad de Deusto
Quick reference for Universidad de Deusto: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
When did Universidad de Deusto open?
Universidad de Deusto traces its founding to 1886 (approximately 140 years ago).
Where can I find Universidad de Deusto?
The institution is located in Bilbao, Spain.
Is Universidad de Deusto a public or private institution?
It is a private higher-education institution.
How many students does Universidad de Deusto have?
The institution has a student body of 9,000-9,999.
What degrees does Universidad de Deusto offer?
Universidad de Deusto offers doctoral programmes.
Is Universidad de Deusto affiliated with a religion?
Yes, Universidad de Deusto is affiliated with Christian-Catholic.
How is Universidad de Deusto organised academically?
Universidad de Deusto has 6 academic units.
Who recognises Universidad de Deusto?
Yes, Universidad de Deusto is recognised by Ministry of Universities.
Where can I learn more about Universidad de Deusto?
The institution's website is www.deusto.es.
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Members of European University Association (EUA)
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