Student Life in Barcelona, Spain 2026

What studying in Barcelona, Spain is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

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Universities in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Public University

★ 64 QS World #149 Admissions open

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Public University

★ 62 QS World #165 Admissions open

Each one has its own guide to life, costs and working.

Madrid 3 universities

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