Erasmus in Barcelona
The official links people use most when they arrive in Barcelona. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Temporary stays at the University of BarcelonaUniversitat de Barcelona
Steps for 2026-2027: nomination by your university, online application and arrival formalities at your faculty.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- International students at UPFUniversitat Pompeu Fabra
Mobility and Welcome Office: welcome days, subsidised Catalan and Spanish courses and support by appointment.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Exchange students at UPCUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Guide for incoming UPC students: admission, trip preparation, legal procedures and first steps.
Checked on 24 October 2026
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN UBESN UB
Student association at the University of Barcelona: events, trips, help on arrival and the ESNcard with discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UAB BarcelonaESN UAB Barcelona
Student association at the Autonomous University of Barcelona: events, trips, help on arrival and the ESNcard with discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Barcelona International Welcome DeskAjuntament de Barcelona
Free municipal service by appointment, in English, Catalan or Spanish, which also helps university students.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN UPF: Erasmus association at Pompeu FabraESN UPF
ESN section at Pompeu Fabra University, with events, ESNcard and discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UPC: Erasmus association at UPCESN UPC Barcelona
ESN section at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, with weekly events and ESNcard.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- AEGEE-Barcelona: European students' associationAEGEE-Barcelona
AEGEE branch open to students of any field, with weekly activities, outings and events around Europe.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- AEGEE-Barcelona: activity calendarAEGEE-Barcelona
Tentative calendar of its local activities; changes are announced on social media.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Barcelona UB: eventsESN Barcelona UB
Upcoming events agenda of the University of Barcelona section.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UAB: eventsESN UAB Barcelona
Events agenda of the Autonomous University of Barcelona section.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Trips and excursions
Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.
- Erasmus Barcelona: trips and excursionsErasmus Barcelona
Registered travel agency (GC-4340) with day and multi-day trips, such as Montserrat, Andorra or Carcassonne.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- EU citizen registration certificate (NIE)Policía Nacional
If you stay more than three months, apply in person within your first three months at the provincial immigration office or police station, with form EX18 and fee 790 code 012.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Registering your address in Barcelona (padrón)Ajuntament de Barcelona
Anyone who comes to live in Barcelona must register on the padrón; EU citizens can use their national ID card.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- T-jove youth travel cardTransports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)
Personal ticket for under 30s with unlimited travel in all fare zones for 90 consecutive days.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Bicing shared bikesAjuntament de Barcelona (Bicing)
City bike sharing service; you sign up in the SMOU app and the card is sent to your home.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Catalan
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Healthcare with the European cardCatSalut (Generalitat de Catalunya)
With the European Health Insurance Card or the provisional certificate plus your ID you get the same public care as residents.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Catalan
- 112 emergency numberGeneralitat de Catalunya (CAT112)
Free and 24 hours; it answers in Catalan, Spanish, English, French and German.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Catalan
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Catalan Youth Card (Carnet Jove)Generalitat de Catalunya
For young people aged 12 to 30 living in Catalonia permanently or temporarily, with DNI or NIE; there is a digital option without a bank account.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Catalan
- Picasso Museum: reduced faresMuseu Picasso de Barcelona
Reduced entry for accredited university students and under 25s; free on Thursday afternoons and the first Sunday of the month with booking.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Barcelona tourism siteTurisme de Barcelona
The city's official tourism site with an events calendar and official tourist information points.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Barcelona librariesAjuntament de Barcelona
Municipal network with opening hours, catalogue and activities; the library card also gives reduced entry to the Picasso Museum.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Catalan
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Barcelona: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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