Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Escola Tecnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Barcelona
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
Requirements
Language requirements
Language of instruction: Catalan or Spanish (some courses are taught in English)
ETSAB strongly recommends having at least a B1 level of Spanish before arrival. Incoming students are not required to submit a proof of Spanish or Catalan language skills, however partner universities are advised to take that into consideration when nominating students.
When can you apply?
Architecture students who are in their 6th, 7th or 8th semester at the time of application. Please note that ETSAB does not admit new exchange students for the spring semester.
Credits and courses
Exchange places are mainly offered to Architecture students for a full academic year stay, from mid September to the end of June. Landscape Architecture students may come for just one semester. The titles and content of the courses for each semester may change from year to year.
The academic year
Exchange places are mainly offered to Architecture students for a full academic year stay, from mid September to the end of June. Landscape Architecture students may come for just one semester. Please note that ETSAB does not admit new exchange students for the spring semester.
- First semester (Q1, autumn-winter semester): first week of September - approx. 22nd December
- Second semester (Q2, spring-summer semester): first week of February - end of June (in July: results and transcripts of records)
Expenses and scholarships
Study fees
As an exchange student you pay only the AHO semester fee.
Accommodation
Universities in Barcelona have an agreement with Resa Housing, an accommodation service for students, researchers, and university professors that need a place to stay for academic purposes.
Students can contact Resa Housing via Internet or e-mail in order to determine the most suitable type of accommodation available (shared flat, rented apartment or university halls of residence), well in advance of their moving to Barcelona.
How to apply
Apply by February 1st for the autumn semester or September 15th for the spring semester.
The host institution application deadline
1st semester and full academic year: May 31st
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the International Office by email: international-office@aho.no
Host institution's contact
ETSAB International Relations Office:
Alicia García del Blanco (head)
Natalia Forcada (officer)
Maria Ruiz (officer)
Contact information:
(+34) 93 401 63 45
mob.etsab@upc.edu