Pompeu Fabra University, Spain

Barcelona is synonymous with art, music, culture and the laid-back culture of Catalunya. Located in the north-east of Spain it has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. The city is divided into different districts each with unique character; from the romantic Gothic quarter to the modern Example and fantastic hikes and beaches just a short journey from the city.

University website

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

University information

Pompeu Fabra is one of two Spanish-­Catalan universities to be ranked in the Times top 200 worldwide universities. It was founded in 1990 and has a student enrolment of 12,500 students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university is specialized in the fields of social sciences and humanities, health and life sciences and communication and information technologies.

Summary table

Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad 60%
Number of places open for semester abroad N/A
Number of places open for year abroad 2
Number of places open for summer abroad N/A
Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? Yes
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency

(check xe.com for current exchange rates)
6000 EUR per semester
City type Very large city (1m+)
Campus Type(s) Urban
Where do exchange students normally live? Private off-campus accommodation
Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? No
Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? Full academic year
Term Dates

Semester 1: September to December

Semester 2: January to May

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