Skip to main content
  • Faculties and Institutes
    • Faculty of Communication Sciences
    • Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
    • Faculty of Law
    • Faculty of Education
    • Faculty of Humanities
    • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    • Faculty of Dentistry
    • School of Architecture
    • Bioengineering Institute of Technology
    • Institute of Advanced Family Studies
    • Research Institute for Evaluation and Public Policies
    • University Institute for Patient Care
    • Institute for Multilingualism
    • Doctorate School
    • The University Dental Clinic
    • Support University Psychology and Psychiatry Clinic
  • Directory
English
  • Català
  • Español
  • English
  • Intranet
  • Password
Search form
UICUniversitat Internacional de Catalunya
  • Studies
    StudiesCheck our Course Catalogue
    close
    • Studies
      • Degrees
      • Double degrees
      • Masters and Postgraduates
      • Doctorates
      • Continuous education
      • International programmes
      • Languages
      • Experience Campus
    • Admissions
      • Degrees process
      • Masters and Postgraduate Process
      • International students
    • Informative sessions
      • Schools
      • Future students
      • Professors
      • Would you like to receive information?
      • #SummerUICBarcelona
      • Vocāris Event
      • 10 reasons to choose UIC Barcelona
    • Scholarships and grants
      • Grants
      • Discounts and waiver of fees
      • Financing and agreements
  • Research
    Research and InnovationDo research at UIC Barcelona
    close
    • Research at UIC Barcelona
      • Institutes
      • Committees
      • HRS4R
      • News
    • Research Groups
      • Arts and Humanities
      • Social and Legal Sciences
      • Health Sciences
      • Engineering and architecture
    • Innovation and business
      • Business Chairs
      • Sponsored classrooms
      • Facilities
    • Researcher support
      • Calls
      • Science Week
      • Scientific production
      • Research evaluation
    • Doctorate School
      • Doctoral programmes
      • Extraordinary Doctorate Prize
      • Competition “Describe your thesis in 4 minutes”
  • University
    UniversityMeet the University
    close
    • UIC Barcelona
      • Philosophy & values
      • History
      • Governing bodies
      • Transparency Portal
      • Faculties, Schools and Institutes
      • Donations
      • Teaching Innovation
      • Language Policy
      • Learn more about UIC Barcelona
      • Work with us at UIC Barcelona
      • More options...
    • Services
      • Library
      • Student Services
      • Language Services
      • Professional opportunities
      • Accommodation
      • Advantages and Discounts
      • Coffee Shop
      • Chaplaincy
      • Reprographics service
      • eduroam
      • e-certificate
      • Other services
    • University life
      • First year at the university
      • Culture
      • Sports
      • Solidarity
      • Campus Groups
      • Conferences–colloquia
      • UIC Barcelona Forum
      • Alumni
    • Campus
      • Campus Barcelona
      • Campus Sant Cugat
      • Sustainability
      • Healthy University
    • Others
      • Press room
      • Agenda
      • News
      • Social Media
      • Videos
      • Photographs
      • Privacy
      • Impars
  • International
    InternationalFind out more about the international mobility options
    close
    • UIC Barcelona in the world
      • UIC Barcelona, International University
      • Barcelona Experience
      • International agreements finder
    • Study at UIC Barcelona
      • Why UIC Barcelona?
      • Regular studies
      • International mobility
      • Required procedures
      • Services
      • Accommodation
      • Language Learning
      • FAQs
      • Contact
    • Study abroad
      • Programmes
      • Advantages of International Mobility
      • Required procedures
      • Team
      • FAQs
      • Contact
    • Mobility for Scholars and Staff
      • Mobility for visiting faculty (IN)
      • Other types of mobility (OUT)
      • Mobility for Staff (IN)
      • Erasmus+ for PAS UIC Barcelona (OUT)
      • Erasmus+ for PDI UIC Barcelona (OUT)
  • Home
  • University
  • Services
  • Accommodation
  • Accommodation recommendations
Accommodation
  • All-Female Housing
  • All-Male Housing
  • Co-Ed Housing
  • Finding flats and/or residences
  • Homestays
  • Accommodation recommendations

Accommodation recommendations

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and a hub for tourism, with lots of international movement. Finding housing is no easy task. Yet no matter if you're looking for a student residence, a flat or a room in a shared accommodation, we recommend you follow these tips:

  1. Don't wait until the last minute, start looking early, at least 3 months before coming to Barcelona.
  2. Advice on...: 

     

    • Renting a flat:

    - Location: make sure it is easy to get to the university in public transport.

    - Type: make sure it fulfils all your requirements.

     

    - Inventory: take an inventory when you enter and leave.

    - Owner: report any defects or damages to the owner.

    • Signing an agreement:

    - Read the agreement and clarify any doubts you may have before signing it.

    - Joint payment of the deposit, rent and utilities.

    - Ask for a copy of the rules and regulations of your rental agreement.

    - Keep a copy of all important documents: rental agreement, rules and regulations, inventory and other documents.

    • We at UIC Barcelona recommend you contact Barcelona Centre Universitari (BCU), the official house-hunting service recommended for students and lecturers at all Catalan universities. BCU is a big help for newcomers to Barcelona thanks to the many services it offers: housing; safety; culture; healthcare; information on administrative procedures, such as how to open a bank account, how to register your residence, how to qualify for public healthcare, the main telephone and Internet provides, Barcelona Wi-Fi, public transport cards, where to learn Spanish and Catalan, where to go for inquiries on issues relating to immigration and consulates in Barcelona.
  3. Other search options UIC Barcelona does NOT recommend:
  • Real-Estate Agencies

Agencies are not the best option for students, as they deal with selling and renting properties and are geared more towards long-term stays (of at least two years). Agencies also charge fees of between 1 and 2 months of rent, in addition to the deposit required by the landlord.

  • Online Search

There are lots of independent house-hunting websites and online platforms that allow users to create a profile and contact private advertisers.

Some of these websites may charge fees to view the advertisers' contact details or for other administrative services. We urge caution when it comes to deals that seem too good to be true, as they may be scams or false advertisements.

Never pay by bank transfer or via online links, particularly if you have not signed an agreement or visited the accommodation beforehand: they may be trying to deceive you. Though not everything is a scam and it is possible to find decent accommodation online, we recommend you stay vigilant and not be overly trusting.

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Flickr
  • +1
Universitat Internacional
de Catalunya
Fundació privada
  • Studies
  • Research
  • The University
  • International
  • Transparency portal
  • Press room
  • Alumni & Careers
  • Campus Barcelona
  • Campus Sant Cugat
International recognition of excellence HR Excellence in Research
  • Legal notice
  • Privacy and data protection
  • Work at UIC Barcelona

© 2019 Universitat Internacional de Catalunya