Biology increasingly produces more data than a person can interpret by eye. Bioinformatics brings computing and mathematics into that picture, helping researchers investigate living systems through data. This English-taught joint degree is coordinated by UPC, with UB, UAB and UPF participating.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Technische Universität Kataloniens (UPC)
- Land
- Spanien
- Subject
- Biological sciences, Computer science and data
- Study level
- Bachelor's degree
- Teaching language
- Englisch
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB, coordinating school) and ETSETB, Barcelona, Spain; joint programme with UB, UAB and UPF
- Dauer
- 4 academic years
- Credits
- 240 ECTS
- Tuition
- The official course page displays approximately €1,061 per academic year and €1,800 for its stated non-EU category. The fee line does not specify the year or full category conditions; confirm your rate and additional charges with UPC.
- Intake
- Autumn academic start. The published 2026/27 new-student enrolment dates were in July; check UPC and Catalan pre-enrolment for the next application cycle.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-16
Building both sides of the subject
The study plan starts with subjects such as applied programming, cell biology, algebra and chemistry. Later work includes genetics, databases, statistical learning and computational genomics. The bachelor’s thesis carries 24 credits.
This combination may appeal if you enjoy both the questions of biology and the problem-solving involved in code. You do not need to choose between those interests when exploring your options, but it helps to compare how much time different degrees devote to laboratory science, mathematics and computing.
Die current FIB syllabus identifies which subjects are offered in the academic year. It is a useful place to begin imagining your weekly work and the topics you could develop later.
A joint degree in Barcelona
FIB is the coordinating school and UPC also lists ETSETB as a teaching location. Because several universities participate, confirm the locations of your timetable before choosing accommodation. Our Barcelona guide covers neighbourhoods, housing and transport.
Fees and admissions
The figures above are the course page’s displayed annual estimates. Ask which category applies to your situation, then add rent and everyday expenses to make a complete budget.
Entry follows the relevant university access and Catalan pre-enrolment route for your previous education. The UPC admissions guide explains where to start. The 2026/27 new-student enrolment dates have passed; look for the next cycle’s dates before making plans.