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Admission process

How to proceed

Do you want to apply for a UAB master’s or diploma programme? 

The admission process is simple and fully online. Below you’ll find the steps to follow and everything you need to know before getting started. 

How does the process work? 

  • Choose the programme you want to study 

  • Check the requirements and application deadlines on its webpage 

  • Submit your online application 

  • Receive the admission decision 

  • Complete your enrolment, if you are admitted 

👉 You can start your application from each programme’s webpage or through the Online services and formalities. 

 

🧭 Admission process stages 

The admission process consists of several consecutive stages: 

Application (pre-enrolment) 
Submit your application within the deadline indicated. Depending on the programme, this step may appear as application or admission. 

Administrative review 
Wecheck that your documentation is complete and correct. If anything is missing or needs clarification, we will contact you. 

Academic evaluation 
The Programme Director reviews your application and makes the final decision on whether you are admitted. 

Admission decision 
You will be informed of the result by email. 

Enrolment 
If you are admitted, you will receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment and make the payment. 

👉 You can view the full process in this infographic. 

 

📑 Required documentation 

To apply, you must provide the following documents: 

Mandatory documents 

  • University degree certificate 

  • Academic transcript (including courses, credits/hours and academic years) 

  • Valid identification document (ID card, NIE or passport) 

Format requirements 

Academic documents must be digital and verifiable (with a Secure Verification Code – CSV or QR). 

 

Provisional submission 

If you do not yet have verifiable documents, you may upload a simple scanned copy on a provisional basis. 

In this case, you must submit the official documents in person at the School within a maximum period of three months. 

You can do this in one of the following ways: 

  • Original documents, from which a certified copy will be made 

  • Documents officially certified (authenticated) by a university 

⚠️ Photocopies of certified documents will not be accepted. 

 

Important 

Do not send original university degree certificates by post or courier. 

These documents must only be submitted through the authorised channels for verification. 

 

Additional documentation 

Some programmes may require additional documents (CV, motivation letter, etc.). Always check the programme webpage. 

 

💻 How to apply online 

Applications are submitted through the UAB Online Services and Formalities portal. 

Before you start 

  • Have all required documents ready to upload 

  • Make sure you have a bank card to pay the application fee 

Access the portal 

👉 Go to Online Services and Formalities 

Once inside: 

  • Select the profile Students on other programmes 

  • Choose the School of Continuing Education option 

  • Select whether you are applying with a NIU (University Identification Number) or without a NIU 

When starting your application: 

  • Select “New application” 

  • Follow the steps indicated on screen 

📌 You can check the status of your application at any time through the same portal. 

 

💶 Application fee 

The application fee is €30.21. 

This fee covers administrative processing and is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the admission process. 

 

🔍 Where to find the programme offer 

You can explore the full range of programmes on each programme’s webpage. 

Each page includes: 

  • Key dates 

  • Admission requirements 

  • Direct link to apply 

  • Required documentation 

  • Contact with the Academic Director for academic enquiries, via the form located on the right-hand side of the page 

⚠️ If the programme is delivered by an affiliated or partner centre, the process may differ. In that case, follow the specific instructions provided on the programme page. 

 

📅 Application deadlines 

Each programme has its own application period. 

It is important to check the relevant webpage and submit your application within the indicated timeframe. 

If places remain available, the deadline may be extended. 

 

❓ Frequently asked questions 

When will I receive the admission decision? 
Once the academic evaluation has been completed, you will be informed by email. You can also check your application status at any time via the Online Services and Procedures portal. 

Can I apply if I don’t yet have all the required documents? 
Yes, you can submit a provisional copy and provide the official documents later. 

What happens if a document is missing? 
We will contact you so that you can provide it. 

Where can I check the status of my application? 
In the Online Services and Formalities portal, using your login details. 

 

💬 Do you have any questions? 

If you have any administrative questions about the admission process, you can contact us at: 

📩 efp.academica@uab.cat 

What’s the process for taking a lifelong learning programme? (infographic)


Each programme has its own pre-registration period. Check it on the programme page and apply within the deadline. If places are still available after the deadline, the Academic Direction may extend the pre-registration periody.

📩 For administrative questions about pre-registration, write to: efp.academica@uab.cat

🧭 Admission process steps

  1. Pre-registration

Do it within the deadline shown on the programme page. It may appear as registration or admission, depending on the programme.

  1. Administrative review
    We’ll check your documents. We’ll contact you if anything’s missing.
  2. Academic evaluation
    The Academic Direction will review your application and decide whether you’re admitted.
  3. Admission decision
    The School will email you the admission result.
  4. Enrolment
    If admitted, you will need to complete your enrolment and make the payment. We’ll explain how in the decision email.

📑 Required documents
To be admitted, you must provide:

  • University degree (digitally verifiable format: QR or Secure Verification Code – CSV)
  • Academic transcript issued by your university (digitally verifiable, with subjects, credits/hours and academic years)
  • Valid ID: DNI, NIE or passport

📢 Important:
During pre-registration, documents must be uploaded in a digitally verifiable format.
As a temporary measure, you can upload a simple scanned copy and, within three months, submit:

  • The original documents (we’ll make an authentic copy), or
  • Certified copies issued by the university (photocopies of certified documents are not accepted)

🗂️ Additional documents
Some programmes may require extra documents, such as a CV or motivation letter. Check the programme page to see if this applies.

💶 Pre-registration fee

  • The pre-registration has a processing fee of €30.21
  • This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the admission outcome

🖥️ How to pre-register
Pre-registration is done online.

Before you start:

  • Scan the documents you will need to upload
  • Have your bank card ready to pay the non-refundable fee (€30.21)

Access:

  • With NIU (university ID code), if you have studied at the UAB before
  • Without NIU, if you don’t have it or don’t remember it (you’ll be able to create it or recover it)

📌 You can check the status of your pre-enrolment through the online application.
📩 Any questions? Write to us at: efp.academica@uab.cat

 

If the programme is offered at an affiliated or partner centre of the UAB, check the programme page. There you’ll find the specific procedure for pre-registration and a contact form for the Academic Direction.

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