Overview

This Advanced Immunology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the study of immunology, supporting research into the functioning of the immune system and its role in a wide range of diseases. It enables the development of knowledge relevant to infectious, autoimmune, and cancer-related conditions, with a strong emphasis on translational applications such as immunotherapy.

Key Facts

The academic environment promotes interdisciplinary research across clinical and biomedical fields, integrating expertise from multiple areas of science and medicine. Candidates engage with key topics including antigen processing, immune tolerance, inflammatory diseases, and immune response to pathogens, contributing to advancements in both fundamental and applied immunology.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on experimental and clinical methodologies, monitoring progress, facilitating access to research infrastructures, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a research-intensive environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostic Immunology
Immunodeficiencies and HIV
Cancer Immunology
Immunology of Inflammatory Diseases
Immunotherapy
Antigen Processing and Presentation
Tolerance and Autoimmunity
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Immunology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree in Advanced Immunology, Pathogenesis of AIDS, or a related biomedical field required
Academic record and relevance of studies evaluated (40%)
Research grants and awards considered (30%)
Research experience (publications, conferences, projects) assessed (10%)
Academic stays abroad evaluated (10%)
Personal interview assessed (10%)
Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required for students without research experience, including completion of a Master’s Dissertation module

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

540 EUR / year

≈ 540 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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