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What do I have to know if I move to study in Barcelona?

28-09-2018

The university spaces of the city breathe an international atmosphere, thanks to its hospitable nature and the multiple options and facilities it offers when it comes to finding accommodation for students in Barcelona, ​​therefore it is at the top of the lists of those students who decide to embark on the adventure of studying abroad.

Definitely, we can say that studying in Barcelona is fashionable, so if you are one of those who have just come to study in this wonderful city, keep reading this article that will answer those questions that hover in your head, before starting with your new student life in Barcelona.

Where to study in Barcelona?

Surely you are about to start your new life in Barcelona and that is why you have already chosen the university, the center or the business school in which you will continue your university career; Maybe you are a future student of some of these centers, references in Spain and Europe; we talk about the University of Barcelona (UB), the Polytechnic of Catalonia (UPC), the Pompeu Fabra (UPF), the Autonomous University (UAB), the IESE Business School or ESADE. We have only named some, in Barcelona you can find many others depending on the specialty you are looking for.

Where to study Catalan in Barcelona?

The first thing we clarify here is that you will not need to know Catalan to understand your colleagues, your neighbors, your teachers, your Catalan friends, and other people around you; most of the classes are in Spanish and English is more and more important. However, if you are a language lover and want to learn this new language, in this article we wrote a few months ago, Do I Need to know Catalan to study in Barcelona? we tell you everything you need to know, to add a new language to your list, while you study in Barcelona.

Where to live in Barcelona?

Barcelona University residences, are one of the best options to live surrounded by other students, like you, who have decided to live a different experience abroad. In addition to becoming someone much more independent and responsible, here you have all the answers to the question: Tips for choosing a student residence in Barcelona

Welcome and welcome to Barcelona, ​​we hope you feel like some other Barcelonese.

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