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Practical guide for international students Universitat Autònoma deBarcelona www.uab.cat/es Last updated September 2022
What you can find in this guide
Information about the UAB: Before coming to the UAB: Arrival at the UAB:
● Barcelona: university city ● Plan your stay in Barcelona ● International Support Service
● Get to know the UAB ● Immigration and residency ● Immigration and residency
procedures in your home country procedures on arrival
● Medical insurance
● UAB employment portal and work ● Course registration
● Medical services and psychological permits
support ● UAB membership card
● How to get to the UAB
● Services for social inclusion ● Courses and programmes for
international students
● Observatory for Equality
● UAB Summer School
● Sports and Language services
● Computer services and online If you have any questions please contact:
resources
● Activities for international students International Support Service
Support for students, teaching staff, researchers and administration
and services staff from other countries.
Barcelona: university city
Barcelona is the ninth best city in the With five public and three private 40% of Master’s degree and
world and the third in Europe universities Barcelona is home to postgraduate students and
according to the 2023 World's Best more than foreign 25,000 students 30% of PhD students come
Cities ranking produced by Resonance and researchers every year, giving
them a unique opportunity to get to
from other countries.
Consultancy. Competitive identity,
community wellbeing and future know other cultures and enrich their
prosperity are some of the 23 elements personal and professional
evaluated in the ranking. relationships.
Barcelona has become a prestigious big
brand identified with aspects such as
creativity, talent, quality of Life,
Study and
modernity and economic, technical and research
social progress.
Get to know the UAB
The Universitat Autònoma de The UAB campus covers 263 The UAB campus is a safe place
Barcelona is a leading public hectares, with 60% woodland and with lots of greenspace and
university with an international green areas, located very close to biodiversity just half an hour from
vocation, that promotes mobility, Barcelona. Barcelona.
collaboration and the attraction of It offers all kinds of services:
talent. specialised libraries open 24 hours a
The UAB offers high level studies in all day, computer rooms and laboratories,
areas of knowledge, with around 100 a language school, health centre,
Bachelor’s degrees, around three sports complex, theatre, cinema,
hundred official Master’s degrees and restaurants, shops, a hotel and the
postgraduate courses, and around 70 Vila Universitària accommodation right ● Choose the
PhD programmes. on the campus with more than 2,000 future.
places. Choose the
Teaching at the UAB is multidisciplinary
and closely linked to research UAB
activities. [video 1 min 50 s]
The UAB in the main international rankings
Medical insurance
Non-EU students EU students
All students, researchers and All students who come to a Catalan University Students and teaching and research staff from
teaching staff from abroad must have Medical Insurance. We recommend the European Union, Norway, Iceland,
who come to a Catalan you take out a policy with full cover for illness Liechtenstein or Switzerland can apply for a
University must have Medical and accidents during your journey or stay in European health card. The European Health
Spain. This means a mínimum insured capital Insurance Card (EHIC) is a personal non-
Insurance.
of 300,000 euros, with no co-payments or transferable document that gives you the right to
waiting periods. receive the health care considered necessary by
The Ómnibus insurance broker offers UAB medical professionals during a short stay in any
students health insurance for mobility stays in of the territories of the European Economic Area
● Medical insurance for EU students Spain. or Switzerland, taking into account the nature of
the care and the forecast duration of the stay, in
● Medical insurance for non-EU However, any other insurance that fulfils the
accordance with the legislation of the host
students requirements of the corresponding consular
country independently of whether the purpose of
office in Spain would be acceptable.
the visit is tourism, professional activity or
studies. Healthcare is offered at the primary care
centre corresponding to your place of residence.
In any case we recommend you take out
additional insurance to cover any possible co-
payments.
Medical services and psychological support
Healthcare Service Psychopedagogic Assessment Psychological support
The Healthcare Service (SAS) is Unit (UAP)
The Psychological Support and
located on the university campus and The UAP is a service that offers suport Speech Therapy Service of the Faculty
offers primary and preventative care for the continuing learning process of of Psychology offers online
and the promotion of good health and UAB students. psychological support.
research. This help is available strictly for If you want to be attended in English,
general acadèmic problems such as Italian, French or German please make
time management and offers study an appointment by writing to
strategies, educational orientation, etc. info@utccb.net.
Healthcare Service (SAS)
93 581 18 00 / 93 581 13 11
UAP – Psychopedagigical
servei.salut@uab.cat Assessment Unit Psychology and Speech Therapy
Service
93 581 29 43
900 10 15 80
uap@uab.cat spl@uab.cat
Services for social inclusion
Fundació Autònoma Solidària (FAS) PIUNE
The FAS designs and carries out university social The Service for Inclusion in the University of students with specific
action projects, awareness-raising projects and educational needs works to ensure that any person, regardless of their
projects to promote a critical spirit with the ai of disability or SEN can gain access to higher education with the same
generating a social impact for social justice, and the equality of opportunity and enjoy a full and independent academic and
improvement of the local area and people’s quality of social life at university.
life.
Fundació Autònoma Solidària
PIUNE
93 581 24 85 93 581 47 16
fas@uab.cat fas.piune@uab.cat
Observatory for Equality Observatory for Equality The Observatory for Equality is mainly dedicated to analysing inequalities in the university institutions and drawing up actions plans for gender and disability. Observatory for Equality 93 581 29 29 observatori.igualtat@uab.cat
Other services: SAF and UAB Idiomes
UAB Sports Service (SAF) Language Service (UAB Idiomes)
The SAF is the organisation that manages the sports facilities UAB Idiomes offers beginners and more advanced levels in
on the UAB campus. Catalan and Spanish in small groups that allow fast learning,
practice and improvement with expert teachers.
It has a team of over fifty people and more than 30,000m² of
installations offering a wide variety of sports activities. A wide range of other language courses are also available.
On the SAF sports complex there are basketball courts, football
pitches, volleyball and paddle courts, among others. There is
also a fitness room, swimming pool and climbing wall, as well
as instructor sessions.
UAB Idiomes (Language
Service)
UAB Sports Service (SAF)
93 581 13 25
93 581 19 34
s.llengues.info@uab.cat
saf.usuaris@uab.cat
Computer services and online resources
CAS Self-learning resources MOOCs at the UAB
The UAB has a computer advice service The UAB offers all students, lecturers, The UAB has joined the world of MOOCs in
to answer your qüestions and offer remote researchers and administration and coherence with its Master Plan which
assistance. services employees a series of self- established a clear desire for the transfer of
learning resources for studying and scientific, technological, cultural and training
distance working. knowledge through quality teaching with a
clear international vocation.
Centre for Advice and Self-learning resources
Support (CAS
MOOCs at the
93 581 21 00 UAB
cas@uab.cat 93 586 80 53
mooc@uab.catActivities for international students
• At the beginning of each acadèmic If you are an exchange student there • One of the things that makes the
year, the UAB welcomes are opportunities to take part in the UAB diferent is the large number of
international students during the following programmes: interest associations. During your
International Welcome Days. stay you can join these Student
Buddy (or mentor)
associations and take part in the
During these days there are UAB buddies are local students from activities. Some examples are: the
activities, workshops and talks to your faculty who can make your stay at Role-play Society, the human towers
show students What the acadèmic, the university easier academically and group (Ganàpies) and the Swing
social and cultural life is like on the socially. Club. There are lots of opportunities
campus. It is a good way of getting Tàndem for extra-academic activities.
to know the UAB and meeting other In theDirectory you can find all the
The Tàndem programme sets up information about student
students, both local and
language pairs or groups to learn or associations at the UAB.
international.
improve other languages. You will also
meet people from other cultures and
More information places.Plan your stay in Barcelona
Accommodation and líving costs Study costs
In general you should budget for the following monthly The registration fee includes all academic costs.
outgoings: At públic Spanish universities this cost is apart
from accommodation and líving costs.
● Food: €250 to €350.
● Personal and leisure expenses: €160 to €220. Academic fees are calculated according to the
number of subjects you reigster for. You can
● Transport: €60 to €80. consult the approximate cost of your fees using
● Accommodation: rented room €250 to €500. the registration simulator.
Total: between €800 and €1,200 a month for
accommodation and líving costs.
Registration simulatorThe Vila Universitària and other accommodation options
Accommodation Services available at the Vila Other accommodation
The UAB has accommodation available for Close to the Vila there is a bar- If you prefer to live off campus we
the university community on the campus. restaurant, a small supermarket, a also have a service offering
The Vila Universitària has more than 800 pharmacy, two banks, an optician, a contact with other types of
apartments, that can house 2,100 people. book and stationery shop, a gym and a accommodation.
Currently 700 residents are from abroad. photocopy centre. We also suggest you get in touch
How to get to the Vila? Near to the campus are the small towns with the companyies we work with
of Cerdanyola del Vallès, Sant Cugat for more offers:
The Vila is situated on the university
campus. o Sabadell. BCU
You can find out how to get there on the Vila Resest
Universitària website .
Choose your
apartmentThe Law on Foreign Nationals is
constantly being updated. It is very
important to contact the
International Support Service
(ISS) before you arrive. We will
inform you of the procedures as
future students of the UAB.
Immigration and residency procedures in your home country
EU students Non-EU students
Students from the European Union do not need to You have to visit the Spanish Consulate in your country of origin or
carry out any administrative procedures before country of legal residence. You can begin the process with the letter of
arriving in Spain. admission issued by the UAB to students.
Depending on the duration of your Studies, visas may be for:
● Legal procedures for EU students
● Stays of up to 90 days (type C).
● Stays of up to 6 months (type D, code SSU).
● Stays of over 6 months (type D, code SLU). In this case you will
need to apply for the Foreign National Identity Number (TIE) within
Non-EU students líving in the EU at the time one month of arriving in Spain.
of admission
You can regularies your situation at the Foreign • Legal procedures for non-EU students
Nationals Office in Barcelona (c/ Múrcia, 42) or register • Types of visa
on line within a month of arriving in Spain. • Spanish Consulates
• Foreign National Identity Number (TIE)UAB employment portal and work permits
UAB employment portal Work permits
UAB students have a series of resources available to Under the Law on Foreign Nationals
facilitate their employment and for finding work or work holders of a study permit can also
placements related to their studies. All the resoures are work for a company or organisation or
available at the Employability Service. for themselves as long as the
employment is compatible with their
You can also go to the NEXUS portal or the UAB studies and does not exceed 30 hours
research portal. a week. More information here
The Employability Service is mainly concerned with the
professional employment of students and graduates of
the UAB through companies seeking the best
professionals and talent from our University.Working after studies Research and Business UAB Emprèn Job Seeking Visa: The UAB Research Park aims to UAB-Emprèn offers training in entrepreneurial skills, with an Spanish law on foreign nationals solve the challenges of our emphasis on idea generation and social entrepreneurship, as environment through research well as advice in the initial phase of entrepreneurial projects. allows non-EU students to apply and innovation. For this reason, it for a residency permit after helps companies and entities to completing their official studies to identify their challenges and finds look for new employment the UAB research groups that opportunities or to carry out can solve them, always from a collaborative and multidisciplinary business projects. Please contact perspective. Other times, it is the the International Support Service researchers themselves who Barcelona Activa to find out more about these have the initiative and need help Barcelona Activa is a local development agency. Their mission is permits. to bring their idea to society. The to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people Research Park is then in charge by promoting the economic competitiveness of the city and re- of finding companies that may balancing the territories, by means of fostering quality employment, need these ideas or funding to boosting entrepreneurship, and supporting a plural, diverse and develop them both locally and sustainable business fabric, from an economic, social and internationally. environmental perspective.
How to get to the UAB
The main UAB campus is situated in Bellaterra, close to Barcelona, Sabadell,
Sant Cugat and Terrassa. When you arrive at the UAB campus you
can come to the International Support Service
The campus is well communicated and can be easily reached by train, (ISS) office, where you can get help for any
overground metro, bus, car or bicycle, from these four cities.
problems you have as students, teaching
There is a bike park at the UAB overground metro station.
staff, research and administration and
Select an option for more information: services staff from other countries.
Each of the UAB faculties also has an
International Office, offering information
about the faculty and the courses.
● Offices for international studentsImmigration and residency procedures on arrival
EU students Non-EU students Non-EU students líving in the EU at the time
All students from an EU member If you will be in Spain for more than
of admission
country or a country that forms part of six months you have to apply for a
the Euopean Economic Area, plus Foreign National Identity Card (TIE) You can regularise your situation at the Foreign
Switzerland, who want to live in Spain within 30 calendar days of your arrival Nationals Office in Barcelona (c/ Múrcia, 42) or register
for a period of more than three on line within a month of arriving in Spain.
in the EU.
months have to request registration in
the Central Register for Foreign The TIE is a card that authorises your
Nationals, after which they receive a It is essential that your Foreign National Identity Card
temporary stay and is valid for the
registration number and a Foreign (TIE) from the country in which you live is valid and you
duration of your studies in Spain. It is
National Identity Number (NIE). must have had your passaport stamped upon entry into
issued for a maximum of one academic
Spain.
Registration takes place in person at year and renewed annually, as long
the National Police station in the city as the legal requirements are met. To The ISS office will give you help to do this procedure on
of residence. apply for your TIE you must have line. Please contact the ISS by writing to:
More information previously applied for an open study international.support@uab.cat.
visa (type D, code SLU). If your passaport was not stamped when you entered
More information Spain you wil have to complete a declaration of entry
at the National Police station at the airport or the station
at Rambla Guipúzcoa, 74 (Barcelona), within 72 hours
of entering Spain.Si abans de sortir del vostre
país heu d’avançar part del
pagament, podeu consultar
les modalitats de pagament
amb la gestió acadèmica del
centre on desenvolupareu
els estudis.
Course registration
Bachelor’s degrees Official Master’s degrees UAB Master’s degrees and
Registration is from July to Registration is in September, although postgraduate courses
September depending on the date on the dates may vary depending on the ● How to register
which you were assigned a place. course.
● Methods of payment
Registration takes place in person at Registration is generally in person at
the academic management office of the academic management office of the PhD
the faculty or centre where you will be faculty or centre where you will be
studying. studying. ● How to register
Payment must be made by direct Payment must be made by direct debit ● Methods of payment
debit. You must have a bank account from a bank account in Spain or in the
in Spain or in the SEPA . SEPA or by bank card.
● How to register If you have any questions please
contact
● Methods of payment ● How to register
● Prepayment of registration fees
● Methods of paymentUAB membership card
Once you have registered you can • The UAB card also gives you ● Online visit of the UAB campus
request your UAB membership card, access to some other university
which allows you to identify yourself services such as the libraries
● Faculties and schools of the UAB
and accredits you as a member of the network, laboratories, etc.
university community.
• The card is valid for the whole
• With your university identification ● UAB activities diary
length of your stay.
number (NIU), which appears on
the card, and your password, which ● UAB on social media
you can obtain at
https://oim.uab.es/opwd/?lang=ca,
● UAB newsroom
you can access the Online Campus
and the other online services of the
UAB. ● UAB shopCourses and programmes for international students
Specific programmes for international Exchange programmes
students The UAB has exchange agreements with students from
The UAB offers different programmes for universtities around the world, especially Europe, Latin
international students who want to spend one America and Asia. Currently there are three types of
semester or a full year in Barcelona. exchange options according to the geographical area.
● Selected courses
● Established programmes Map of exchange
agreements
● Tailor-made programmes
● UAB Barcelona Summer School
● Exchange programmes at the UABUAB Barcelona Summer School
The best way to enjoy an All subjects allow you to obtain 6 Buddy Programme
international academic summer ECTS credits. As well as the university teaching the
experience while discovering For students from other countries your UAB Barcelona Summer School
home university can usually transfer includes a complementary social
Barcelona.
the credits to your academic transcript, activities programme with local
especially if they have an active students in which to enjoy the UAB
The UAB Barcelona Summer School, mobility programme with the UAB, experience with the other international
offers a range of subjects in all areas although this is subject to the students, have fun and get to know
of knowledge. regulations of the home University. Ask about the culture of our country.
Teaching is in English and for some at your University.
subjects in Spanish. You also have the ● Consult the Buddy
opportunity to learn or improve your ● Consult the requirements Programme activities
Spanish in a complementary course.
The subject are offered over two 3- ● Consult the calendar and
week periods from the end of June to programme for each subject
● UAB Barcelona
the beginning of August.
Summer School
[video 2 min 38 s]International Support Service (ISS)
International Support Service
The ISS is an office of the Area for International Relations offering support to international students,
teaching and research staff and administration and services staff, and their relatives.
The International Support Service gives practical support for your stay in Barcelona and the UAB to
give you a better experience and facilitate your academic or professional performance.
Edifici de la Biblioteca de Comunicació i Hemeroteca General
Plaça Cívica - Campus de la UAB + 34 93 581 22 10
08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès)
international.support@uab.cat
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