Barcelona has one of the biggest students’ communities in Europe. It welcomes some 8,500 European students and is one of the favourite destinations for students from all over the world that want to further their studies.

Students that come in Barcelona find quality universities and enjoy their stay in a city that is close to the Mediterranean Sea. Coming to study in Barcelona is much more than attending classes or researching; it means go into its culture, discover the modern architecture, and get to know the customs of some welcoming and open-minded citizens.

Information about the city:

Average temperature: 16ºC
City’s residents: 1.595.110
Residents of the metropolitan area: 3.161.081
Surface of the metropolitan area: 633 km2
Rainfall: it is raining about 90 days per year
Cycle path: 160 km

Cost of living in Barcelona *:

Rooms in student residence (full board): 700-800 €/month
Room in shared apartment (maintenance cost not included) :350-500 €/month
Complete apartment rental (2/3 bedrooms) 900-1500 €/month
Restaurant menu: 10 €
Cinema ticket: 7 €
Single ticket metro/local bus: € 1.40
T-10 Card with 10 trips integrated bus/metro: € 7.85
Taxi to/from airport: 25 €
Aerobus Airport Transportation: 5 €

* Approximate data.