Studying at IBEI means living for one year in one of the most attractive and cosmopolitan European cities. Sun-bathed Barcelona is the centre of a metropolitan area of 4.5 million inhabitants. The city has a prime location on the Spanish Mediterranean coast and has become one of the main hubs in southern Europe.
The urban makeover that took place over the last two decades and the consequent opening up of the city to the sea transformed the Catalan capital into a fascinating city to live in.
The Barcelona area has one of Europe’s most important university communities with one of the largest international student concentrations in Spain. Eight universities and a network of research centres and scientific parks provide a thriving environment for study and research.
The city blends this exceptional academic environment with a marvellous quality of life. In comparison with other major European cities, living costs in Barcelona are relatively low. Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. Its privileged geographical location provides unlimited opportunities for recreation with the magnificent beaches of the Catalan coastline and the excellent skiing and hiking possibilities in the Pyrenees just a stone’s throw away.
The stunning urban landscape, a spectacular combination of sea and mountain, bewildering architecture and beautiful nature, a vivid cultural scene, delicious food and an excellent transport infrastructure make Barcelona the place to be.
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Barcelona 's Gothic Quarter is an outstanding neighbourhood full of life, bars, shops and unique places. It is worth a stroll, getting lost in the streets and watching the city's early morning life in such a fascinating district that is deeply-rooted to the city's tradition, history and culture.
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