u/aifona

BSE applicants/alumni: if you were rejected from one program, were you later admitted to another?

I just got rejected from Economics of Public Policy, but my applications for Economics and Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets are still under review.

Does BSE evaluate each program separately, or is a rejection from one usually an indication of what's coming for the others?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced this firsthand.

I’m trying to get into Barcelona School of Economics, but I honestly couldn’t find any Saudi alumni or current students there. It’s been a bit hard knowing what to expect in terms of accommodation, student life, and the overall day-to-day experience without hearing from someone with a similar background.

If you’re Saudi, or even if you’re not but happened to know any Saudi students there, I’d really appreciate hearing about their experience.

I got accepted in 1 week, they called me and sent everything on the whatsapp, and also, they are nagging me to deposit 1,000 euros to secure the seat… i feel like it is maybe a scam?

Hey everyone,

I recently submitted my application to the Barcelona School of Economics for one of their economics master’s programs, and I wanted to ask people who went through the process before:

- How long did it take for the admissions committee to review your application and send out a decision?

- Did you first get an “under review” email or was it straight to acceptance/rejection?

- Roughly how many weeks should I realistically expect to wait after submitting everything (references included)?

Also, I’m trying to be realistic about my chances, so I’d appreciate honest opinions on my profile.

My background:

- Economist at the a government institution (6+ years of experience)
- Working on national-level forecasting and macroeconomic modeling projects
- Strong quantitative/econometric background (EViews, forecasting models, economic analysis, scenario modeling)
- Fully sponsored
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics (not very high gpa tho)
- B2 level in english (6.5 score in ilets)

Would this profile be considered competitive for BSE? Especially for programs like Macroeconomic Policy / Economics / Public Policy.

Would appreciate honest answers from current students or alumni. Thanks!