Barcelona
A city that inspires
Discover what you could enjoy by doing your degree in Barcelona
Barcelona: the place to be
If you’re from another country or region, choosing to do your degree in Barcelona gives you the chance to enjoy one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and exciting cities. This Mediterranean port is always open to change and new experiences. That growth mindset has led it to become a hub for fashion, biotech, science and design. For culture, cuisine, business, sport and study, Barcelona is the place to be.
City, beach and countryside
Barcelona city offers a rich range of environments. Famous urban locations like the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and Gracia are surrounded by nature, such as green hills of Collserola natural park and the golden, sandy beaches of the Mediterranean shore.
Culture and Leisure
Barcelona offers you access to a huge variety of museums, cinemas and theatres as well as a rich architectural heritage that includes the works of Antoni Gaudi (including Parc Güell, La Sagrera and the iconic Sagrada Familia). The city is also home to vibrant music and nightlife scenes in neighbourhoods such as the old city and Gracia, plus international cultural, business and sporting events.
- Music festivals:
Primavera Sound | Sónar | La Mercè - Running:
Cursa de la Mercè - 10 km run | Cursa dels Bombers - 10 km run - Theatre festival:
El Grec - Technology:
Mobile World Congress | Smart City Expo | IoT Solutions World Congress - Neigbourhood festivals:
Gràcia | Sants - Motor racing:
MotoGP | F1 - Football/Soccer:
FC Barcelona · RCD Espanyol
Business and Innovation
Barcelona is a highly competitive city with a firm focus on innovation. It is home to the headquarters of many multinational companies and the entrepreneurs in its thriving start-up ecosystem are constantly developing new ideas, products and services. This varied business activity results in a steady stream of available career options at every level.
Multicultural City
The city is a meeting point for people from all over the world who choose Barcelona to study or develop their career, as there is a high concentration of multinational companies and organisations. In the entertainment venues of the city centre, on the streets and on public transport, it is common to hear accents and languages from every continent.
Smart City
Barcelona was one of the first cities in the world to apply digital technologies and the Internet of Things in the management of its services and resources, with the aim of improving quality of life for residents, optimising resource use and fostering economic growth. It is currently the #1 smart city in Spain (IESE Ranking 2020-21) and #46 worldwide.
1ª Smart City in Spain
Global Capital of Smart Cities 2021
Smart City World Expo Congress
Wifi throughout the city
Internet of Things
Technology events
Mobile World Congress | Smart City Expo | IoT Solutions World Congress