Frequently asked questions to study at UIC Barcelona

How many faculties does UIC Barcelona have?

Our university has 8 faculties, 4 Research Institutes and a Doctorate School. For more details, visit Faculties, schools and Institutes

What undergraduate and postgraduate programmes does UIC Barcelona offer?

UIC Barcelona study programmes

What English programmes does UIC Barcelona offer?

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management - English Programme

I want to take classes in Spanish/English but it is not my mother tongue. What are the language requirements?

You must have a B2 level to enrol in courses that are not taught in your mother tongue.

Can I apply if I don't have an Official Language Certificate?

Yes. We accept language certificates issued by your home university or language school.

Do you offer language courses for foreigners?

Yes. We have a Language Department, where we offer Spanish, English and Catalan courses.
For more information, visit Languages

What kind of cultural activities does the university offer?

As a student, you can take part in a host of cultural activities: Painting Group, Reading Group, Film Group, Theatre Group, Literature & Poetry contest, Photography Group…

For more information, visit UIC Barcelona Culture or Student Life or contact estudiants@uic.es

Does the university have any sports facilities?

The University does not have any on-campus sports facilities, but we do hold agreements with different institutions. We organise a great wide variety of sport activities and other discounts at nearby gyms.

For more information, visit UIC Barcelona Sports or Student Life or contact esports@uic.es

Does UIC Barcelona have on-campus accommodation?

No, our university does not have any on-campus dormitories. However, we cooperate with Barcelona Centre Universitari, the official accommodation service for all Catalan universities. The BCU offers a wide range of options (rooms, dormitories, whole properties…) We highly recommend that you contact them as soon as possible and, in any case, at least 3 months before you arrive in Barcelona.

For more information, visit Accommodation, the BCU website or Student Life or contact estudiants@uic.es.

Does the university offer Spiritual Guidance?

Yes. The University provides spiritual and religious services to all members of the university community, regardless of their individual beliefs. These services include holy mass, confession, spiritual retreats and Eucharistic adoration. At the University’s request, the Opus Dei Prelature is responsible for providing pastoral care in the chapel through the priests.

For more information, visit Chaplaincy Service or Student Life or contact:
Father Albert Ribot Margarit aribot@uic.es - Campus Barcelona
Father Josep Lluis Riocabo jlriocabo@uic.es – Campus Barcelona (c/ Terré)
​Father Pere Domingo Manero pdomingo@uic.es – Campus Sant Cugat

Where is the University located?

The Barcelona and Terré Campus

• • The Faculties of Economics and Social Sciences (Business) Communication Sciencies, School of Architecture, Humanities and Law have four buildings: Alfa, Beta.
  • The Faculty of Education, a few meters from the Barcelona Campus, occupy the Gamma and Delta buildings.

More details on how to get to the Barcelona and Terré Campus.

The Sant Cugat Campus

• • The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (nursing and physiotherapy), and the Faculty of Dentistry are situated in the Hospital General de Catalunya (south entrance) in Sant Cugat del Vallés, where 24.000 m2 has been set aside for academic purposes.

More details on how to get to the Sant Cugat Campus.

What are the main facilities on the campuses?

Although the University’s campuses are constantly growing and being updated, click here to have a look at some of the main facilities.

How do I get there by public transport?

The Barcelona and Terré Campus

Bus (TMB)

• Passeig de la Bonanova: 22, 75 and 64.
• Ronda de Dalt: 60.

Train (FGC)

• Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC), Sarrià Station.
• TMB website

The Sant Cugat Campus

Motorway

• Vallvidrera Tunnels, Exit 10
• Sant Cugat - Mirasol

Train

• S1 line (towards Terrassa)
• Station: Hospital General

When is the library open?

For information about library opening hours, services and resources, click here.

 

Do I get a student card?/ What is the student card for?

Yes, all students who are officially enrolled at UIC Barcelona may apply for a UIC Barcelona card. For more information on how to apply and the benefits of this student card, visit UIC Barcelona ID Card or contact Student Services: estudiants@uic.es.

What is the student/teacher ratio? How many students are in each classroom?

There is a maximum of 80 students per lecture, and a ratio of one university lecturer for every eleven students.

For more information on UIC Barcelona’s teaching model, visit Our Philosophy & Values.

 

Is it important to attend lectures?

Yes, at UIC Barcelona it is compulsory to attend lectures. You will be assessed based on multiple parameters, one of which is in-class performance and participation.

How can I connect to the wi-fi?

The best way to get Internet connection everywhere is by creating an Eduroam account with your UIC Barcelona login details. For more detailed information, visit Eduroam.

How can I become more integrated into the university community?

In addition to all the cultural and sports activities, the University has a Solidarity Service that offers plenty of volunteering activities on and off campus. These activities can help you meet new people from different backgrounds and get to know the local community better. For more information, visit UIC Barcelona Students for Solidarity Service.

How can I be updated on all academic matters and university life?

• Always read your your UIC emails! All the information will be addressed to this new account once you have registered
• Check the weekly “Did you know?” newsletter
• The university has several social media platforms. There is one specially addressed to you, this is the facebook group: International Exchange Students
• Don’t miss the weekly facebook update “What’s up next week?” by International Relations Team.
• Ask Student Services, International Relations Service, the Secretary, your lecturers… don’t be shy! We will be always happy to help you!

Are there any formalities to take into account?

Yes, there are some essential administrative formalities that you will need to complete before and upon arrival in the city: Student visa, health insurance, city registration, NIE/TIE… For more detailed information about these procedures, visit Formalities for International Students.

Do I need a student visa?

If you come from a non-European country, you will probably need a student visa to enrol at UIC Barcelona. Contact the Spanish Embassy in your home country as soon as possible for detailed information on the procedure and required documents.

For more detailed information, visit Student Visa

How can I find accommodation?

We recommend that all students contact our partner, Barcelona Centre Universitari (BCU), the official accommodation service for all Catalan universities. The BCU offers a wide range of options (rooms, dormitories, whole properties…). We highly recommend that you to contact them as soon as possible and, in any case, at least 3 months before you arrive in Barcelona.

For more information, visit Accommodation, the BCU website or Student Life or contact estudiants@uic.es.

What kind of student I am?

• Erasmus+ (studies or traineeships): Your home university is normally located in Europe and has an exchange agreement with us.
• Bilateral Student: Your home university is normally located outside Europe and has a student exchange agreement with us. Some universities may also share a bilateral (non-Erasmus+) exchange agreement despite being located in Europe.
• Visiting Student (or freemover): Your home university does not hold any exchange agreement with us, but you are still interested in taking a semester or full academic year at our university. You will need to pay the tuition fees.
• Erasmus+ Mundus: Your home university participates in an Erasmus+ Mundus Master’s Programme with our university.
• SICUE: Your home university is located in Spain and has a SICUE agreement with us.

To be certain about what kind of student you are, ask your home university or visit our list of exchange agreements.

How do I apply for an exchange stay?

Find all the details about your particular exchange programme in the section on the Admissions Process.

What is Relint 3.0?

This is the online platform you will use to apply for an exchange stay with us. You will need to create an account, fill in your details and create a Learning Agreement (choice of enrolled subjects).

I forgot my Relint 3.0 password. How can I reset it?

If you are not yet enrolled, request a new password by sending an e-mail to:
exchange.bcn@uic.es (Business, Communications, Law, Humanities, Architecture) or
exchange.scu@uic.es (Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dentistry, Education, Psychology, Bioengineering)

If you are already enrolled, your login details will be the same as your Moodle details. If you cannot remember them, go to account and follow the steps. You will receive an e-mail with a link to reset your password.

Do I need to send any documents to apply? What documents do I need to submit?

Yes, the application requires that you send a number of documents. These will vary depending on your student type. See which ones apply to you in the section on the Admissions Process for International Exchange Students.

When and how will I receive my acceptance letter?

We will send you your acceptance letter via e-mail once you have submitted all the required documents.

What is Moodle (Intranet)?

Moodle (also known as the Intranet) is your personal online UIC Barcelona site containing all relevant academic information (timetables, enrolled subjects, contacts, university e-mail, agenda…). You will be given access once you are officially enrolled.

What are my Moodle (Intranet) login details?

They are the username and password that allow you to access your personal Moodle (Intranet) account.

• The username is the first part of your UIC Barcelona e-mail account, generally composed of a series of numbers and letters. For example: in the case of m075dx@uic.es, the username would be m075dx.
• You will receive an e-mail with a link to establish the password of your choice

I forgot my Moodle (Intranet) password. How can I reset it?

Go to uic.es/account and follow the steps. You will receive an e-mail with a link to reset your password

What are the key dates of the academic year?

Winter Semester:

• Welcome Session: First/second week of September
• Classes: September – January
• Exam period: Mid-January
• Christmas Holidays: late December to early January

Summer Semester: February – June

• Welcome Session: First/second week of January
• Classes: February – May/June
• Exam period: Mid-May/June
• Resits: June/July
• Easter Holidays: Early/mid-April
• Summer holidays: July/August

When and how will I receive my academic record?

Your marks will be sent to you and to your home university via e-mail. If necessary, we will also send them by ordinary post to your home university: just remember to request this before leaving the University. You can expect to receive your academic record:

• Winter Semester: late February
• Summer Semester: late June
• In the case of resits: late July

How much does an exchange stay cost at UIC Barcelona?

The cost of your studies depends on your mobility programme.

• Students exempt from paying fees: Erasmus+, Bilateral and SICUE students
• Students who need to pay the tuition fees:
  • Some bilateral students, depending on the terms of the agreement between UIC Barcelona and your home university
  • Visiting students

Ask the International Relations Service for information about the cost per ECTS.

Are there any grants available for international exchange students?

Unfortunately, at the moment, UIC Barcelona does not offer grants for international students doing an exchange stay at our university.

What is and why do I need a Certificate of Arrival?

This is a certificate issued by our International Relations Service that states the exact date on which you officially join UIC Barcelona, your host university.

All Erasmus+ students need this certificate as part of their administrative requirements. You must request it in person at the International Relations office at the beginning of your stay, ideally a few days after the Welcome Session. We can either provide you a certificate with our university logo or you can bring the form issued by your home university, where applicable.

What is and why do I need a Certificate of Stay?

This is a certificate issued by our International Relations Service that states the exact date on which you officially leave UIC Barcelona, informing that your stay with us has come to an end.

All Erasmus+ students need this certificate as part of their administrative requirements. You must request it in person at the International Relations office before leaving the city of Barcelona, after your exams. We can either provide you a certificate with our university logo or you can bring the form issued by your home university, where applicable. If, for any reason, you are unable to stop by our office before you leave the University, you may request it by e-mail, to which you must attach your flight/train/bus ticket or any other document providing proof of the date on which you left the University.

What is the language of instruction at the University?

Lectures at UIC Barcelona may be taught entirely in English, Spanish and sometimes Catalan. This may vary depending on your Faculty.

You may access this information at any time on the Faculty’s webpage. If you have any questions, please address them to the International Relations Service.

Do you offer courses taught in English?

Yes. We can guarantee enough subjects in English for a full semester in almost all our faculties. If necessary, we also give students the option of taking subjects in a faculty other than their own (the one officially hosting you). This way, you can always enrol in the number of ECTS (credits) needed for your stay.

Can I take subjects in other faculties?

Yes, we give students the option of taking subjects in a faculty other than their own (the one officially hosting you), subject to prior approval by the academic coordinators of the corresponding faculties.

When do I need to choose the subjects I want to take?

Before your arrival, during the admissions process, even before you receive your acceptance letter.

If you have any questions about the subjects, please contact your academic coordinator. Once you are sure about the subjects you want to take, you can add them to your Learning Agreement via your Relint 3.0 profile.

Can I change my course selection?

Yes, you have a period of 14 days from the start of the academic semester.

How many subjects/credits/ECTS can I enrol in at UIC Barcelona?

We do not specify a minimum/maximum number of ECTS (EEEA credits) for incoming students. You should confirm this requirement as soon as possible with your home university, which is responsible for transferring the credits you earn during your time with us.

If you have any questions about the subjects (content, timetables, examination methods, etc.), please contact the academic coordinator from your host faculty at UIC Barcelona.

Who should I contact regarding academic matters?

If you have any questions about the subjects (content, timetables, examination methods, etc.), please contact the academic coordinator from your host faculty at UIC Barcelona.

Who should I contact regarding administrative matters?

The International Relations Service.

What methods of payment are accepted?

Only one-off payments in cash, by bank transfer or credit card are accepted. For more specific details, ask the secretary from your Faculty.

Can I pay in instalments?

No, only one-off payments are accepted.

Can I work during my exchange stay?

Students are allowed to work part-time. However, this will depend on your legal status. Also, be aware that it is compulsory to attend lectures and that you will have work groups, exams and homework. It is therefore important that you are available for these academic purposes.

Are you on social media?

Of course! The University has several social media platforms. There is one specifically addressed to you: the International Exchange Students Facebook group.

How can I connect with other international students?

Add us on Facebook! You will be able to meet all your international colleagues in the International Exchange Students group.