Advantages of studying abroad
Studying abroad can be one of the best experiences of your life. Every student should have the opportunity to study abroad for a year, with an Erasmus scholarship, for example.
The advantages of studying abroad are multiple and if Barcelona is the city chosen to live this experience, we will tell you why thousands of students from all over the world have made Barcelona fashionable.
Barcelona is a very important university destination in Europe both for Erasmus students and for those who come from other cities in Spain. It is not only a destination for undergraduate students, but also for those doing a master's or postgraduate degree. The city has an avant-garde and international atmosphere thanks to its open and cosmopolitan character.
Barcelona has multiple accommodation options for foreign students, however, are the student residences in Barcelona, the most sought after by those who come to the city for the first time.
Where to study in Barcelona?
Barcelona has some of the most important universities, centres and business schools in Spain and Europe. The most popular or demanded by international students are the University of Barcelona, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and the PompeuFabra University.
And if we talk about internationally renowned business schools, we would highlight the IESE Business School (the best in the world) or ESADE.
These are just a few examples, but in Barcelona you can find any other study centre depending on what you want to study.
Do you need to know Catalan to study in Barcelona?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions that all students ask themselves when they choose Barcelona to study abroad. The answer is that most classes are taught in Spanish and increasingly in English; however, the best thing is to have an open mind and take it as an opportunity to learn a new language.
Where to live in Barcelona?
As we told you at the beginning of this article, you can find a wide range of accommodation for students. Student residences in Barcelona are a great option to feel at home and live in peace and quiet in a city you don't know.
How to get around Barcelona?
The public transport network in Barcelona allows you to move around the city and the metropolitan area in a simple way; you only need a couple of weeks to fully understand how it works.
In addition to the metro and bus, there is a tram that crosses Diagonal and takes you to nearby towns. If you prefer, you can move around by bicycle; Barcelona has a multitude of bicycle lanes that connect the whole city. There is also a public bicycle service for getting around the city called Bicing.
If you decide to live the experience of studying abroad, we encourage you to come and see Barcelona.
