Student's Guide Barcelona 2013-2014

2013 - 2014

STUDENTS GUIDE

Titulaci贸n Universitat Polit猫cnica de Catalunya (Campus Barcelona)

www.eae.es

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Student Service Department

alumnobcn@eae.es

INDEX 1. Introduction 6 1.1. Overview 7 1.2. Location 7 1.3. Timetable 8 1.4. Studying at EAE 8 1.5. Services 9 1.5.1 Computer labs 9 1.5.2 Resources and documentation centre 9 1.5.3 Non-resident student’s welcome 9 1.5.4 Professional Career Services 9 2. Documentation prior to beginning the program 10

5.11. Useful citizen information telephone numbers 26 5.12. Hospitals 28 6. Accommodation 30 6.1. Accommodation 30 6.2. Where to look for accomodation in Barcelona 30 6.3. Students’ hall of residence 31 6.4. Noticeboard 32 6.5. Habitatge jove 32 6.6. Internet browsers/ specialized agencies 32 6.7. Websites 33 6.8. Hotel searchers in Barcelona 33 6.9. Youth hostels 33

3. Dual-degree UPC – EAE 12 4. Expectations for national and international students in EAE 13 4.1. Attendance 13 4.2. Respect 13 4.3. Campus eae online 13

7. Asistencia médica 34 7.1. Students from the EU or Switzerland 34 7.2. Students from non EU countries 35 7.3. Students from Andorra, Brazil, Ecuador, Morocco and Paraguay 35 8. Safety 36

5. Living in Barcelona 15 5.1. General overview 15 5.2. Interesting facts 15 5.3. Some timetables 21 5.4. Climate 22 5.5. Cost of living 22 5.6. Banks22 5.7. Post Offices 23 5.8. Telephone 23 5.9. Leisure 24 5.10. Transportation 24

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9. Visa procedures 37 9.1. Residence permit for eu students 37 9.2. Pon eu visit permit 37 9.3. Visit permit procedures to study in the non eu student’s home country 38 9.4. Student card procedures in spain 39 10. Registration 40 11. EAE addresses of interest 42

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Academic Year 2013-2014

01 INTRODUCTION This Student’s Guide is the result of data compilation carried out by the Student Service Department (SSD) based on experiences from previous years and feedback from our former students and our current national and international students.

The content of this guide has been updated; however, EAE is not responsible for further changes made to this document.

We sincerely thank all those who contributed with helpful comments; they enabled us to improve the quality of the data and to provide better service to our students.

1.1 OVERVIEW

1.2 LOCATION

EAE Business School was founded in 1958 in response to increasing demands placed both on individuals and society in general from the financial and business sectors. EAE’s goal is to train current and future leaders, businessmen and women and professionals in international fields. EAE is a renowned institution both nationally and internationally because of the quality of its educators and instructors, its programs, which are constantly updated to reflect current business conditions and trends, and because of its international character, as it attracts students from more than 40 different countries every year.

EAE is located in the neighbourhood known as Eixample Dret in the city of Barcelona. It is very close to Plaça d’Espanya and to Estació de Sants. The school is easily accessible by public transport (bus, underground and train). The numbers 9, 27, 30, 41, 43, 44, 50, 56, 109, 215 buses all stop at the nearest bus stop to EAE. The closest Underground Lines to EAE are number 3, green (Tarragona station), number 1, red (Rocafort station) and number 4, blue (Entença station).

Conveniently located near Estació de Sants (the main train station in the city, operated by RENFE, (www.renfe.es), the train is also a great transportation option for EAE students. Here, trains connect with the main metropolitan areas of Barcelona, the rest of the Catalonian region and Spain, as well as several European destinations.

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1.3 TIMETABLE

1.4 STUDYING AT EAE

The facilities are accessible to students during the following hours:

EAE offer courses in the following areas:

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

MBA Programmes

Saturdays 9:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• MBA Full Time • International MBA • Executive MBA

Master Programmes - Full Time • Human Resources Management • Financial Management • Marketing & Commercial Management • Operations & Logistic Management

Master Programmes – Part Time & Weekend • Human Resources Management • Financial Management • Marketing Management • Commercial & Sales Management • Account & Management Control • Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate Programmes • Business Management • Marketing Online & Digital Strategy • Management Control • Account Management

Master Programmes in english • Master of International Business (MIB) • International MBA

Degrees • Degree in Business Administration • Degree in Business Administration, International Commerce speciality.

1.5 SERVICES COMPUTER LABS

Professional Career Services

The school has a computer lab on the second floor, with computers connected to a wireless system that can be accessed anywhere in the building, as long as neither the classes nor the rest of the students are disturbed.

The password will be provided during the first class of the year.

This department is focused on the free management of job offers related to in-company training and other recruiting consultancies for current and former EAE students. It provides a connection between companies and current and former students by ensuring that recruitment needs are fulfilled by interested students / former students who apply through the jobsite. http://www.eae.es/es/carreras_profesionales_ofertas. html

Any student can utilize the computer lab as long as there are no scheduled classes in the lab at that time.

Laser black and white printers are available for student use in the lab.

The lab is open from 08.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Resources and documentation centre The Resources and Documentation centre is located on the sixth floor of the building. It contains more than 15,000 volumes, mainly in Spanish and English, and about 90 studying and reading stations, with Internet access via our wireless system for use by students, teachers and EAE staff.

Additionally, the centre provides access to business and marketing specific electronic databases as well as subscriptions to 250 periodicals and publications (magazines, newspapers, management books, etc.) available for student use.

Careers Services is a service for students, companies and collaborating agencies from EAE. Over the years, the scope of this service has broadened, thanks to the support of many corporations. We currently work with more than 900 corporations and firms that place their trust in our institution.

The program is offered to students who are registered in an EAE program. We do not guarantee internships for every single applicant, and this practical work experience may or may not have a direct relationship to the student’s specific program.

The student will be kept informed of the steps and processes to follow.

Student inquiries can be directed to: carrerasprofesionalesbcn@eae.es .

The staff will assist students at the information desks and are also available to respond to questions via email at: cdr@eae.es

Non-resident student’s welcome One of the responsibilities of the SSD is to welcome students. Its aim is to assist students in different areas, such as residence permits to study in Spain (for EU and non EU members) and authentication of qualifications, among others.

It is important to emphasize that students who feel the need to ask for something can contact the SSD anytime; they will always be attended to and assisted by a staff member.

• Study Abroad.

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02 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING THE PROGRAMME SAD manages all student documents provided to EAE in order to facilitate the completion of each student’s records.

In order to complete their record and opt for the dualdegree (if the requirements laid down by UPC are met) it is ESSENTIAL that: A. Before the start of the program student must send 3 digital files with the following documents to doc. matricula@eae.es .

Here you have a private company with special conditions for EAE students: www.barcelonababel.com • Any diplomatic office or Consulate in Spain of the country where you completed your university studies.

B.2.STUDENTS WITH A DIPLOMA FROM OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

1. ID CARD/PASSPORT

• Original university degree (or a certified copy).

2. PHOTOGRAPH: PASSPORT SIZE AND JPG FORMAT

• Original official transcript (or a certified copy).

3. CURRICULUM VITAE B. During the first month student must present the following original documents and their copies to EAE: B.1. STUDENTS WITH ANY DIPLOMA FROM AN EU UNIVERSITY • The original university degree (or a certified copy) and a legal translation of it into Spanish.

• Original official transcript (or a certified copy) and a legal translation of it into Spanish.

In the case of completed university studies in EU countries or countries from the European Economic Area, degree authentication will not be needed.

However, a Spanish translation of such a degree or international degrees in a language different from Spanish, as prescribed in article 36.1 of the Act 30/1992 of 26 of November, on Rules governing general government institutions and Common Administrative Procedure, will be necessary.

The official translation can be done by:

• An official translator duly authorized or registered in Spain. The list of official translators in Spain can be accessed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mae.es/es/MenuPpal/Ministerio/ Tablon+de+anuncios/Intérpretes+Jurados.htm • Any diplomatic office or overseas Spanish Consulate.

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If the student has completed his or her university studies in a non- EU university, the supporting documents proving its legitimacy must be demonstrated through one of the following: - Spanish Embassy or Consulate in the country where your university degree has been issued.

- The Hague Apostille.

- The “Convenio Andrés Bello”

2.1. STUDENTS WITH A QUALIFICATION FROM AN EU UNIVERSITY • Original qualification certificate and a sworn translation into Spanish (if the certificate is in a language other than Spanish).

• Original college transcript and a sworn translation into Spanish (if the certificate is in a language other than Spanish).

Legalized authentication of a document by the competent authorities of the country of origin of the document is required for the recognition of partial studies as in the approval of the degree.

Due to the fact that most of our programs are dualdegrees (an EAE degree and another one from UPC), it is essential that all the university or institution diplomas obtained from outside Spain must be authenticated before being presented to EAE.

During the first month of the course, the student

must show the original hard-copy documents of the university degree and the official transcript at the EAE’s Student Service Department. The deadline to submit all the required documents is 3 months after the beginning of the program.

Degrees or copies of “non-Spanish university degrees” submitted to EAE must be legalized at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin of the qualification. The authentication of academic documents is not necessary if the country of origin is signatory to the Hague Convention, the “Convenio Andrés Bello”, the Council of the European Union: nor must it be submitted via diplomatic offices.

• Countries in which the European Union Council directives are implemented for recognition of qualifications • France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

• Switzerland as well, through the bilateral agreement with the EU. • From 1st May 2004 also: Cyprus, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Authentication will not be necessary for those documents issued in these countries.

• Legalisation in countries part of the Hague Convention The Hague Convention apostille is a stamp-like footnote at the end or side of a document (issued here) so that it can be valid in those countries which signed the Convention ( and vice versa ). The apostille is necessary, for example, for official procedures related to nationality and university qualifications, among others.

The following countries have signed The Hague Convention : Germany, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Belarus, BosniaHerzegovina, Botswana, Brunei-Darussalam, Bulgaria, China ( only in the Macao and Hong Kong regions ), Cyprus, Colombia, Croatia, Dominica, El Salvador, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Estonia, Russia, Fiji, Finland, France, Grenada, Greece, Hungary, Marshall Islands, Maurice Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Niue, Norway, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Panama, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, Romania, Samoa, St Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Surinam, Swaziland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Venezuela, Serbia, Montenegro..

This procedure should be completed in the candidate’s or the program participant’s country of origin.

• Legalization via diplomatic offices ( in non-Hague Convention signatory countries) In the case of non-signatory countries of The Hague Convention and of any of the aforementioned conventions, all documents must be authenticated via diplomatic office and meet the following requirements: 1. Recognition by the authorities of the Ministry of Education from the country of origin (Ministry stamp), of the signatures that are in the original document, when such a document is a supporting studies document (university qualifications and educational certificates).

Recognition by the authorities of the pertinent department from the country of origin of the signatures which appeared in the original document, when such a document is a supporting document for any other reason (e.g. birth certificates and nationality).

2. Legalization of the aforementioned issued recognition, in the country where those documents were issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin (Ministry stamp).

3. Recognition of the previous legalization signature by the Spanish diplomatic representation in the country of origin (Embassies and Consulates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

All documents issued at the Consulate of the foreign country in Spain must be authenticated by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• The Convenio Andrés Bello signatory countries: The countries which signed the Convention are: Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

All documents must be authenticated via diplomatic office (the process eliminates the last ordinary legalization procedure). Please note, when the country is also a signatory of The Hague Convention, the easier procedure established by this could be used.

They must be submitted to each of these places and in this order: The documents must be legalised diplomatically (the process eliminates the last step in ordinary legalisation). (When the country is also part of The Hague Convention, the method established by The Hague can be used as it is easier). You must present yourself to the following places in this order: 1. The Ministry of Education of the country of origin for qualifications and educational studies.

2. The corresponding Ministry for birth and nationality certificates, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country in which those documents were issued.

3. The diplomatic or consular representation of Spain in the said country.

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03 Double Degree Once the student has completed all the credits pertaining to the program, the dual-degree process will be automatically initiated, free of charge for the student, provided that the student meets the requirements established

by UPC and EAE. The management procedure for such qualifications lasts about a year from the closing of the academic records.

In case of the need in advance of a supporting document, the student must request an official transcript through certificados@eae.es .

Those students who are interested in supporting their qualifications (or any other document that EAE provides) will be able to do so at the notary office listed below (the costs are debited by the interested person and could be around 40€ per document).

EAE QUALIFICATIONS 1º Legalize signatures Notaría Isabel Gabarro Paseo de Gracia 61, Principal 1ª (Barcelona) Telf. 93 215 02 16

04 EXPECTATIONS FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN EAE Every national and international student must comply with EAE rules. On the first day, the program director will explain the academic and social EAE rules. Students must respect the rules in order for the program to run smoothly.

4.1 ATTENDANCE The courses taught at EAE are in-classroom, so all students must sign the attendance list in the class. The list will be removed during the class; therefore students are not expected to complain about signature issues once it is removed. The course lecturer or any person delegated by the academic authority could call the roll during a class, checking the signatures against those in class.

2º Apostille Colegio de Notarios C/ Notariat 4, Bajos (Barcelona) Telf. 93 317 48 00

The signature of a student who has signed and is not in class at the time of roll call will be considered a minor offence. The student’s recidivism will be penalized as a serious offence, which means that the student will not be assessed in that subject.

UPC QUALIFICATIONS

In the case of forging signatures, the responsibility will fall on the student whose signature has been forged.

Contact UPC Foundation: C/ Badajoz 73- 77 Telf. 915 79 44 44

Legalization Procedures Agency If you do not live in Barcelona, this agency carries out the corresponding procedure.

LEC ECONOMISTS & CONSULTANTS CORPORATION Travessera de Gracia, 96 93 415 02 50 juan.gutierrez@lec-economistas.com

4.3 CAMPUS EAE ONLINE On the first day, the SAD will provide students with their passwords to use the Campus EAE online platform. On a daily basis, students must check on this online platform as all kinds of information related to their program or the Institution will be updated and published on it. The EAE online campus will be the means of communication for the different EAE activities.

4.2 RESPECT Out of consideration for teachers and the rest of the students, please be on time and respect the timetables for each subject (exams, jobs and cases).

Students, national or international, must find out about the deadlines for handing in projects, exams, expositions (among others) corresponding to the program or subjects in which they are registered.

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05 LIVING IN BARCELONA

5.2 INTERESTING FACTS

5.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW

Barcelona has progressed in recent years, becoming one of the most attractive business destinations in Europe. Today, the city is a very interesting place for new business activities. International indicators and testimonies confirm that Barcelona is an excellent location and an attractive business city because of:

Population In January 2010, Barcelona had more than 1,619,337 million registered residents.

Business opportunities

• Its strategic location As a Spanish city and capital of the Catalonian region, Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast. It is the Seat of Parliament for the Catalonian Government (Generalitat). It is said to have been founded by the Carthaginian Amílcar Barca, who gave it his name: Barcino Augustus made it a Roman colony, and it was a languid place until the Visigoths made it their own capital city between 415 and 431. At the end of the XVIII century, the city experienced a progressive population increase parallel to its industrial and cultural booms, thus achieving the high growth and development levels that define the city today. From 17th October 1986, when it was stated as home to the XXV Olympic Games until its celebration ( from 25th July to 9th August in 1992 ), the city was redeveloped and improved in a special way: ring roads were created, and projects were undertaken around the Olympic ring, the Olympic Village and the marina.

The most important cities in Catalonia are Girona (90 km, North of Barcelona), Tarragona (100 km to the South) and Lleida (150 km to the West of the capital city).

These three cities are joined by an excellent network of motorways, roads and railways with Barcelona.

• A complete transportation infrastructure • A dynamic economy with sustained growth • Huge projects for the future • A successful international investment • A technology-oriented culture • Human resources prepared for the future • Extraordinary public and private co- operation • Excellent quality of life The economy of Barcelona is characterized by its diversification in many sectors of economic activity mostly in services, but with a significant industrial base in comparison with other European metropolises.

Catalonia generates 20% of the Spanish GDP and has a per capita GDP 22% higher than that of the European Union.

Barcelona is the 4th city in the ranking of the best cities for business, according to the Cushman & Wakefield 2010 report, and the fifth European city with the best business prospects, according to the journal FDi of the Financial Times group.

Leisure and Culture With its strong Mediterranean character, Barcelona is a city with an abundance of leisure activities and considerable public participation.

The people of Barcelona use their free time to stroll in its parks, play on its beaches, visit its exhibition rooms and meet in its cafés. The city’s intense associative life also contributes to enriching its inhabitants’ leisure time.

Barcelona truly comes alive at night, when the majority of social and cultural activities occur. Barcelona residents love to attend concerts and theatrical productions, eat out in one of the cities’ many great restaurants, as well as head out to music venues, bars and clubs.

On the Barcelona Town Hall’s website there is a wide range of links about services and activities: www.bcn.es

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Languages

Gastronomy

Interesting websites about Barcelona

The two official languages spoken in Barcelona and the rest of the Catalonian region are Castilian (also known as Spanish) and the Catalonian language. Both languages are spoken equally by the inhabitants of Barcelona and the Catalonian region.

Catalonian cuisine, Mediterranean par excellence, is based on organic and seasonal products. Olive oil, vegetables, fruit, fish and fresh seafood, great meat, pastries and a wide range of high-quality wines are the basic elements of our gastronomy. The quality of these products and the manner in which they are combined make our cuisine rich and healthy, simple and varied, natural and refined, modest and diversified, modern and traditional, with smooth and contrasted tastes, delicious and suggestive..... There is also a wide range of international gastronomy in Barcelona; French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, fast food, etc. Currently, Barcelona is recognized as one of the world’s culinary meccas, thanks to the excellence and international acclaim of some of its chefs (Ferran Adriá, May Hoffman, Sergi Arola,etc.).

Catalonian Circuit: www.circuitcat.com/catalan/index.asp

Web: http://www.accua.com/gastro/conten/GAS962.asp

Club Poliesportiu Europolis: www.europolis.es/

At EAE, lessons are taught in both Spanish and English. Due to the fact that we are a Business School, we only offer basic Spanish courses for those students who take their program in English. In order to improve knowledge of Spanish or any other language such as German, French or Italian through private lessons, we offer some language centre contact details for your convenience:

CENTER

ADDRESS

MERIT SCHOOL (Fundació Politècnica de Catalunya) www.meritschool.com

Edificio Nexus II, Jordi Girona, 29

ZIPCODE

TELEPHONE

08032

93 413 79 20

Sports

INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS NORTEAMERICANOS www.ien.es

Vía Augusta, 123

08006

93 240 51 10

ANGLO AMERICAN INSTITUTE

Av. Diagonal, 399, entresuelo 2ª

08008

93 237 56 32

LONDON LANGUAGE CENTRE www.londonlanguagecentre.com

Muntaner, 184-186

08036

93 410 00 77 93 410 22 01

GLOBAL SERVICIOS LINGUÍSTICOS SL

Gran de Gracia, 100 Ático

08012

93 323 29 80

INSTITUTO ALEMÁN-GOETHE INSTITUT http://www.goethe.de/ins/es/bar/deindex.htm

Manso 24 – 28

08015

93 292 60 06

INSTITUTO BRITÁNICO, BRISTISH COUNCIL www.britishcouncil.es

Amigó 74

08021

93 241 97 00

INSTITUTO FRANCÉS-INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE BARCELONE http://www.institutfrances.org/

Moyá, 8

08006

93 209 59 11

ESC. OFICIAL D’IDIOMES www.eoibd.es

Av. de les Drassanes s/n

08001

93 324 93 30

ENFOREX www.enforex.es

Diputació, 92

08015

93 228 93 59

For those students who wish to learn Catalan we recommend contacting:

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CENTER

ADDRESS

CONSORCI PER A LA NORMALITZACIÓ LINGÜÍSTICA www.cpnl.org

Mallorca, 272

ZIPCODE

TELEPHONE

08037

93 272 31 00

Barcelona has always been a city that lives and loves sports. Thanks to the celebration of the 1992 Olympic Games (considered the best in history), a fourth of Barcelona’s inhabitants currently practise some sport on a regular basis and have included sports among their usual activities.

Moreover, the City Council promotes and provides sports at all levels: from amateur to professional levels, from school-aged to the elderly, from marathons to summer activities. It builds and refurbishes sports centres, equips neighbourhood outdoor spaces and schools, provides access to a healthier lifestyle through the practising of sport and consolidates Barcelona’s international role as a Sports City.

F.C. Barcelona www.fcbarcelona.com/ Real Club Deportivo Español www.rcdespanyol.com/NovaEntrada.html Picornell pools www.picornell.com/ Open dance www.opendance.es/index.php?html=content.php&id=0 Santaló pools: www.piscines-santalo.com/ Sport centres by neighbourhood: www.bcn.es/ciaj/es/infojuv/esports/epolbarr.htm

Golf in Catalonia: www.barcelonagolf.com/sp/escuelas-golf.html Probike www.probike.es/ Trekking: www.toprural.com/activo/es.cfm/a/esqui/idp/08/ida/1163.htm Catalonian trekkers Federation: www.feec.es/central.php Dir www.dirfitness.es Gymnasium Cho-San www.escuelachosan.org Arenasport Fitness Center: www.arenassport.com Martial Arts Schools: www.mugenryu.com Poliesportiu Nova Icària www.novaicaria.com

Shopping Whether you are looking for the latest trends in fashion, modern or traditional ceramics, best-sellers or secondhand books, small traditional shops, street markets or modern shopping centres, Barcelona has it all. From something classic to the utterly outrageous, you will find the perfect gift for your loved ones or for yourself; in this city the choices seem endless.

In the city centre, shops are usually open the whole day Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. In other areas of the city, stores are usually open from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 and 10:oo a.m. to 8:30 p.m., although they close at lunch time. Some are closed on Saturday afternoons. On Sundays, all shops are usually closed in Barcelona. The big shopping centres are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Mondays to Saturdays. Also, keep in mind that shops which are not near the city centre are usually closed in August. Tancat means “closed” in Catalan.

If you start your tour at the heart of the city, Plaza Cataluña, you will find the shopping centre El Triangle and FNAC, a book and music store. In this store you can get concert tickets, develop rolls of film and find all kinds of books, CDs, films, games, etc. In this shopping centre you can also find Habitat, which sells home articles, delicious ice cream from Dino’s; Sephora is a vast makeup and perfume store that also sells watches, candles, glasses and much more… Crossing the square, there is one of several of the city’s El Corte Inglés department stores; this is one of the most iconic Spanish stores where you will find everything you need and even some food from your own country in the groceries section. You can walk from Plaza Cataluña to the beach along the Portal de L’Ángel, the street that leads to the Cathedral and where you will find several shoe stores, jewellery stores, perfume shops, etc.

For designer shopping, again the starting point is Plaza Catalunya; but this time head up to the Passeig de Gràcia, one of the grandest and most luxurious streets in Barcelona; it could be compared to (perhaps on a smaller scale) New York’s 5th Avenue or the Champs Elysées in Paris. The large, sophisticated shop windows in the elegant modern buildings of the area create a huge contrast with the small and labyrinth-like streets of the Barrio Gótico. This wide boulevard fills the modern architecture spaces among the famous buildings with national and international designer stores. Parallel to Passeig de Gràcia, you can also wander under the shadow of the trees in Rambla de Catalunya, which also has a variety of shops and cafés, where you can take a load off on your way back to Plaça Catalunya. Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla Catalunya are located in the Eixample district. Browsing around L’Eixample, you can find galleries, gourmet stores, stationary shops, jewellery stores and more.

Among the large shopping centres are: Centro comercial Maremágnum www.maremagnum.es Centro comercial Barcelona Glòries www.lesglories.com Centro comercial Illa Diagonal www.lilla.com El Corte Inglés www.elcorteingles.es

The city stands out because of its museums, which house a valuable cultural heritage of works from universal artists and architects such as Gaudí, Picasso, Miró and Tàpies. Apart from the permanent exhibitions and a wide range of temporary exhibits, the city’s museums offer a variety of activities. Routes and night tours, workshops for schools, courses and a series of conferences and live music have changed the notion of a museum into a place of cultural activity in the city.

Barcelona is a city rich in tradition, and when there is a celebration, Barcelona residents participate actively. Many citizens look forward to the street festivals, Carnivals, the Fiestas de Santa Eulàlia, Sant Jordi, Sant Joan, and the Epiphany parade. And when new festivals are added, city residents respond with enthusiasm.

Associations are very important in the city and result in groups which focus on cultural activities: castellers, devils and giants groups from the different areas of Barcelona. Neighbourhood Associations, cultural groups and districts work together to ensure that these festivities are continually in demand, not only for the neighbours who decorate the streets, but also for all citizens and visitors.

Barcelona: the ideal city for training and work In an economic climate stressed by deceleration and amid global uncertainties, Barcelona has rated: 1st European city in quality of living for employees (European Cities Monitor,2011), 6th most attractive European city for business (European Cities Monitor,2011), 2nd world city in the organization of international meetings (International Congress & Convention Assoc. 2010).

Barcelona’s economy relies heavily on the service industry, which amounts to around 80% of all jobs; but the industrial sector in the metropolitan area is also important. This diversification of the productive economy has been accompanied by a notable ability to adapt to new dynamics among sectors.

To give an idea of the scope of industry in the city, Barcelona is the headquarters for 458,918 companies, 14% of the Spanish total. They are mainly SMEs (99.7%), which are characterized by their greater flexibility and ability to adapt to complex environments.

The rate of entrepreneurship (6.7%) is higher than the European (5.8%) and Spanish (5.1%) averages. A total of 6,233 companies were created in Barcelona in 2009 and the city has the highest rate of businesses created per 1000 inhabitants of all large Spanish urban areas.

The rate of business regeneration, measured by comparing the number of businesses closed to that of new businesses starting, is more favorable in the province of Barcelona (26%) than in Catalonia (39%), the European Union (49%) and Spain (62%).

Galerías comerciales Boulevard Rosa www.bulevardrosa.com

You can also walk down the Ramblas and take in the flower stalls and portrait artists.

Centro Comercial Pedralbes Centre www.pedralbescentre.com

Take some time to visit the Mercat de la Boquería, also known as the Mercat de Sant Josep; it is the most colourful market in Barcelona. You can find all kinds of traditional, fresh Spanish food as well as international cuisine at La Rambla 91 (closed on Sundays and bank holidays). Do not expect to find fresh fish and seafood on Mondays, and don’t bother looking for it, as there is no fishing on Sundays.

Centro Comercial El Triangle www.eltriangle.es

El Raval is all along Las Ramblas (on the right side if you are facing the sea). This neighbourhood is home to a number of second-hand and retro music stores. This area has progressively gained in popularity, showing the rest of the city that big shopping centres are not the only way of rejuvenating a neighbourhood in Barcelona.

There are quite good restaurants near Doctor Dou and

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Carme streets, where you can enjoy a bite after a day spent shopping in the neighbourhood.

e-business location. It is among the cities with the world’s highest quality of life, due in large part to its location on the Mediterranean Coast; from Moll de la Fusta, and the Palacio del Mar area to the Rambla del Mar and the Puerto Olímpico area. In addition, beaches such as Sant Sebastià, la Barceloneta, Nova Icària, Bogatell, Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella, span more than four kilometres and receive nearly seven million visitors each year. To make your day at the beach even more enjoyable, all kinds of equipment and services are provided.

Centro Comercial La Maquinista www.lamaquinista.com Centro Comercial Diagonal Mar Centre www.diagonalmar.com

Quality of life in Barcelona Barcelona is an exciting, dynamic city which, according to sector analysts, boasts unlimited growth potential.

Barcelona is rated sixth in preference among European cities for business and the seventh for

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5.3 ARRIVING IN BARCELONA By plane

Aerobus

The main national and international airline companies operate out of El Prat International Airport (website: www.aena.es). It connects the city with more than 100 destinations in Spain and the rest of the world. It is located 13km from the city centre to the southeast of the city.

The aerobus connects the airport to the city centre. It runs every 15 minutes. You can take the aerobus at the airport and get off at Plaza Catalunya in the city centre. From there you can take the Metro.

Girona-Costa Brava International Airport is one hour to the north of Barcelona.

From Barcelona airport there are several ways to reach the city centre:

By train RENFE train services (www.renfe.es) between the Terminal 2 of the airport and the city centre operate every 30 minutes with stops at Estación de Sants and Plaza Catalunya, in the city centre. Once there, you can use the Barcelona underground system known as the Metro. http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/ Aeropuerto-Barcelona/en/Page/1045569607511/1045569 607347/ Given this context, vocational training is taking a leading role among corporations in Barcelona and Catalonia, and it has fostered a large quantity of firstlevel training programs among the business schools in the city. Catalonia has 11 universities, seven of which are located in metropolitan Barcelona, plus Business Schools that offer nationally and internationally renowned administration and management business programs.

The rate of employment growth in this economic landscape is the result, among other factors, of the city’s active efforts and the multiplying effect that big investment projects have had in the creation of jobs.

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The train leaves you about five minutes from the main airport entrance. It takes around 30 minutes from the airport to Estación de Sants or Plaza Catalunya, and, from there, you can take the underground.

RENFE www.renfe.es/ Information: +34 902 240 202 http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/AeropuertoBarcelona/en/Page/1045569607511/1045569607347/

www.aerobusbcn.com/

Taxi Taxis are a convenient and affordable way to reach the city centre from the airport, especially if you are traveling with your family or with heavy luggage. You will find a taxi stop at the exit of the main gate of each airport terminal. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes to get to the city centre depending on the traffic.

There is an additional charge for every piece of luggage.

The fares will be posted inside the taxi.

BARNA TAXI 93 357 77 55 COOPERATIVA RADIO TAXI METROPOLITANA BARCELONA 93 225 00 00 MERCEDES TAXI 93 307 07 07 RADIO TAXI 033 93 303 30 33 SERVI TAXI 93 330 03 00 SERVICIOS ESPECIALES DE TAXI 93 284 88 88

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5.4 SOME TIMETABLES

5.6 COST OF LIVING

5.7 BANKS

Lunch: In Barcelona lunch is between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and dinner is between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

In comparison with London and Paris, the cost of living in Barcelona is much more affordable; but if compared to some cities of Eastern Europe, it can be considered an expensive city. These are important factors that students should take into account when estimating a budget to come study in Barcelona.

There is a wide range of banks in Barcelona and ATMs are plentiful. Most of the ATMs allow customers to withdraw money using an international VISA, charging the corresponding service charge (which is between 3€ and 5€).

Offices: Office hours are usually from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30/2:00 p.m. and from 4:00/4:30p.m. to 7:30 /8:00 p.m.

Shops: Commercial opening times are usually from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 /2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 /4:30 p.m. to 8:00 /8:30 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays. (in the city centre and shopping centres)

Here is a chart of estimated data of an adult’s monthly expenses in Barcelona:

• From 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Post office: open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).

Local government offices: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (with exceptions).

• From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays ( from October to June ) CONCEPT

Amount

Flat ( room renting sharing the flat)

300-400 €

Meals

5.5 Weather Seasons are quite predictable in Barcelona. In summer (June, July and August) temperatures are between 27 and 33ºC. Rain is not frequent, apart from some summer storms.

In winter, warm clothing is not needed as temperatures during the day vary from 6 to 12º C. Some days the temperature can drop to 0ºC. Occasionally, it snows.

Travellers checks can also be used, and can be changed at any bank as follows:

270 €

Public Transport

50 €

Other expenses

200 €

Approximate monthly total

820 - 950 € (*)

*(This is an estimated amount and it depends on the tastes and real expenses of each person).

We recommend changing money at banks, as the exchange rate is usually more reasonable; a fee may be charged.

All students, national or international, can open a bank account in any branch. To do this, you have to show your ID card or passport and deposit the minimum amount of money required by the bank. In the case of the branch below, you only need the EAE enrolment letter, as there are special conditions for EAE students:

1 soft drink 1 sandwich Menu of the day

AMOUNT

1,50€ 2-3 € 7– 10 €

*It is important to stress the evolution of the cost of the living in Spain. In annual terms, there is an average real increase of approximately 3.5.

Stamps are sold at the tobacconists (authorised establishments where you can buy tobacco) and at the post office.

You can find a post office in every district of the city; those closest to EAE are listed below: SUCURSAL Nº 7 C/ Diputación 211,08011 Tel: 93 453 98 81 Note: The main post office in Barcelona is located in the Plaza Antoni López s/n (Vía Layetana Central Office).

Courier and parcels In Barcelona, as in other cities around the world, there are companies which offer courier and parcel services and which are very useful for sending packages both nationally and internationally.

For national and international areas we recommend:

Barclays Tel 93 229 60 69 fax 93 226 68 94

CONCEPT

5.8 POST OFFICES

Office 1662 Agency 42 C/Tarragona, 84-90 08015 Barcelona oficina1662.es@barclays.es www.barclays.es

MRW www.mrw.es DHL www.dhl.es SEUR www.seur.com UPS www.ups.com Mailboxes offer special rates to EAE students: Mailboxes Avda. Roma,49 08029, Barcelona Tel. 93 410 59 01 www.mbe.es emarzall@mbe.es

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5.9 TELEPHONE To make calls abroad to landlines or cell phones, you must dial 00 and then the international code, followed by the phone number. In most countries you omit the regional or city code (the first digit).

If you do not have a landline at home, you can use public phone booths or private ones, where the cost of the call is quite low. These places sell phone cards. Follow the instructions to make low cost calls around the world.

Unlike in France and England, it is not possible to receive calls at the public booth.

If you own a cell phone and you want to use it in Barcelona, you can get a pay-as-you-go card that you can recharge. This SIM card substitutes your SIM card from your own country (only in European countries). Thus, you can avoid paying the international rate if you get calls from abroad. SIM cards are sold in any store or in cell phone stores.

There are a wide range of phone companies; if the student wants to, he or she can opt for a cell phone contract or a pay-as-you-go one, depending on his/her needs.

Univers card Thanks to an EAE and UPC agreement, our students can enjoy discounts which are offered with the card. With this card, you can pay for activities related to culture, sports or discounts in other participating places.

CLUB UNIVERS www.univers.upc.edu

There are several indoor and outdoor pools, bowling alleys, ice-skating rinks, tennis courts, squash courts, athletics tracks, gyms, golf courses, horse riding schools, sailing schools, etc.

Univers is the cultural and sport association of UPC.

To use the sport facilities the student should get a Univers card after paying an annual fee and the sports centre monthly fee, with which you can use the facilities and enjoy all kind of offers and free cultural and sports activities.

It is possible to do different activities at the facilities and use the fitness room, Jacuzzi, hydro-massage and sauna.

5.10 LEISURE Barcelona is a multicultural city that offers both residents and visitors a wide range of activities: cinemas, concerts, theatre, museums, architecture, photography, exhibitions as well as tours or visits to nearby towns. There are also a great variety of restaurants, pubs and night clubs for everyone and every budget.

We recommend the GuĂ­a del Ocio, which is published every Friday and is sold in kiosks or newsagents. This guide highlights the main activities, exhibitions, and shows of the week.

In Barcelona, there are many night clubs and pubs open until the early hours. As dinner is eaten later in Spain, clubs do not begin to fill up until about 1:00 a.m.

There is one day of the week at the cinemas known as spectator’s day (usually on Wednesdays, but it can vary according to the cinema) that offers cheaper tickets.

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5.11 TRANSPORTATION

There are different kinds of special taxis: from all-purpose to transporting passengers with special needs as well as special services to escort or collect children from schools. Contact the taxi companies to enquire about these services.

Metro

Below are some Radio taxi companies:

There is a good public transport system in Barcelona which is relatively cheap and offers different means of transport, depending on the users’ needs.

Multi-trip cards are also available. These cards can be bought at the metro station or at the tobacconist, among other places.

• T-10: a 10-trip card on different means of transport (metro, bus, tram, Ferrocarrils, local Renfe trains).

• T-Día: an unlimited number of trips on any means of transport for a whole day.

• T-Mes: Unlimited trips for 30 days on any means of transport.

• T50-30: 50 trips on any means of transport for 30 days.

BARNA TAXI 93 357 77 55 COOPERATIVA RADIO TAXI METROPOLITANA BARCELONA 93 225 00 00 MERCEDES TAXI 93 307 07 07 RADIO TAXI 033 93 303 30 33 SERVI TAXI 93 330 03 00 SERVICIOS ESPECIALES DE TAXI 93 284 88 88

If you need more information about fares for any other area, as well as maps, timetables or any other kind of information about transport in the city, we recommend checking this website: www.tmb.net

TRAIN The train is another transportation option. Trains in Barcelona offer great service, are convenient and goe all around the city and along the coast.

There are two main stations: Estación de Sants and Plaza Catalunya. There are several stations where you can take both the train and the metro, such as Plaza Espanya, Passeig de Gràcia and Arc de Triomf. Discounts may be available with the international student card.

buses Within Barcelona, the network of city and intercity buses is extensive. The same card that is used in the metro can also be used.

Barcelona also provides a night bus service called “Nit Bus”; it departs from Plaza Catalunya and each line has a different schedule. They usually run from approximately 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. (to see timetable and routes: www.tmb.net).

We recommend visiting Montserrat Mountains, the amusement park Mediterranean Port Aventura, the Costa Brava and Gold Coast beaches (in summer) and the Catalonian and Aragon Pyrenees ski resorts (in winter), as well as a great number of historical cities, easy accessible by public transport (cities like Girona, Tarragona, Zaragoza, Valencia, Perpignan, Vic, Reus, Montpellier ,etc.)

Taxis Taxis in Barcelona are unmistakable because of their colours: yellow and black. A taxi is available when the green light is on, they can be caught on the street.

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5.12 USEFUL CITIZEN INFORMATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS Information telephone numbers Town Hall information

012

Emergency numbers Ambulance

061

Fire Brigade

080

Mossos de Escuadra ( Barcelona police) Emergency

061

Emergency

112

085

For any enquiry and for more police stations near your home, we recommend the website: http://www.mir.es/sites/mir/directorio/

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5.13 HOSPITALS

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HOSPITAL CLÍNIC I PROVINCIAL Villarroel, 170 08036 Eixample Tel. 93 227 54 00 Fax. 93 227 54 54

CIUTAT SANITÀRIA VALL D’HEBRON Pg. Vall d’Hebron, 119-129 08035 Horta-Guinardó Tel. 93 274 60 00 Fax. 93 489 44 38

HOSPITAL DEL MAR Pg. Marítim, 25-29 08003 Ciutat Vella Tel. 93 483 00 0 Fax. 93 248 32 54

HOSPITAL DE LA SANTA CREU I SANT PAU St. Antoni Maria Claret, 167 08025 Horta-Guinardó Tel. 93 291 90 00 Fax. 93 291 94 27

HOSPITAL DE L’ESPERANÇA Av. Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, 12 08024 Gràcia Tel. 93 367 41 00 Fax. 93 367 42 66

C. PERE CAMPS Av. Drassanes, 13-15 08001 Ciutat Vella Tel. 93 441 06 00

HOSPITAL DE LA CREU ROJA DE BARCELONA Dos de Maig, 301 08025 Eixample Tel. 93 507 27 00 Fax. 93 507 27 28

HOSPITAL SAGRAT COR DE L’ALIANÇA Viladomat, 288 08029 Eixample Tel. 93 322 11 11 Fax. 93 494 89 68

HOSPITAL CASA DE LA MATERNIDAD Sabino Arana, 1 08028 – Barcelona Tel. 93 227 56 00 Fax. 93 227 56 05

HOSPITAL DE BARCELONA Av. Diagonal, 660 08034 – Les Corts Tel. 93 254 24 00 Fax. 93 254 24 02

Primary Healthcare Centres Healthcare centres (CAP in Spanish) are healthcare centres that provide basic healthcare services. It is important to note that in each city and town in Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, there are several CAPs.

HOSPITAL SANT JOAN DE DÉU Pg. Sant Joan de Déu, 2 08950 – Esplugues de Llobregat Tel. 93 280 40 00

HOSPITAL DE DIA LLÚRIA Roger de Llúria, 68 08009- Eixample Tel. 93 459 24 92 Fax. 93 208 00 81

HOSPITAL DE NENS DE BARCELONA Consell de Cent, 437 08009 - Eixample Tel. 93 231 05 12 Fax. 93 245 56 95

HOSPITAL SAN GERVASI – LA ROTONDA Pg. Sant Gervasi, 51 - 53 08022 – Sarrià – Sant Gervasi Tel. 93 417 04 00 Fax. 93 418 33 56

HOSPITAL SERVEIS CLÍNICS García Mariño, 4 08022 – Sarriá Tel. 93 417 46 02 Fax. 93 418 91 72

HOSPITAL EVANGÈLIC Carmèlies, 15 – 17 08024 – Gracia Tel. 93 285 99 55 Fax. 93 219 40 26

CENTRO MÉDICO TEKNON Vilana, 12 08022 – Barcelona Tel. 93 290 62 00 SARRIÀ – SANT GERVASI

CLINICA PLATÓ FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA Plató, 21 08006 – Barcelona Tel. 93 306 99 00 SARRIÀ – SANT GERVASI

HOSPITAL FUNDACIÓ PUIGVERT Cartagena, 340 – 350 08025 – Horta Guinardó Tel. 93 416 97 00 Fax. 93 416 97 30

HOSPITAL SANT RAFAEL Pg. Vall d´Hebron, 107 08035- Horta Guinardó Tel. 93 211 25 08 Fax. 93 418 84 48

CLINICA SAGRADA FAMILIA Torras i Pujalt, 1 08022 – Barcelona Tel. 93 212 23 00 SARRIÀ – SANT GERVASI

CLINICA TRES TORRES Doctor Roux, 76 08017 – Barcelona Tel. 93 204 13 00 SARRIÀ – SANT GERVASI

CAP browser closest to Barcelona: http://w3.bcn.es/sanitat/0,4022,250572327_250594088_2,00.html

Some Private Clinics

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06 ACCOMMODATION 6.1 ACCOMMODATION In cities like Barcelona, it is advisable to look for accommodation four months before arriving in Spain, so that you can guarantee a place for the whole school year.

If for any reason the student cannot find accommodation, or decides to do it once in Barcelona, we suggest looking for a place at least 20 days in advance, before the start of the program.

It is important to point out that renting a place in the outlying areas of Barcelona is cheaper and has the advantage of all means of transport like metro, train and buses.

6.2 WHERE TO LOOK FOR ACCOMMODATION IN BARCELONA Below, we provide a list of agencies, religious school residences and useful places for students when looking for accommodation.

In Barcelona, it is common to rent a room in a shared flat. The price of a room is around 350-450€ approximately (depending on whether the bills are included or not) Flats are usually well equipped.

6.3 STUDENTS’ HALL OF RESIDENCE Residencia RESA Address: c/ Roger de Llúria, 118, 1 - 08037- Barcelona Phone number: +34 902 444 447 E-mail: resa@resa.es Web: www.resa.es

Àgora BCN Address: Psg. dels castanyers, 21 - 08035 Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 166 90 00 E-mail: agora.info@cett.es Web: www.agorabcn.com

Residencia Universitaria Sarrià Address: c/ Esports 1-7, 08017 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 206 55 40 E-mail: campus@residenciasarria.com Web: www.residenciasarria.com

Residencia Erasmus Gràcia Address: c/ Torrent de l’Olla, 212-214, 08012 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 415 12 03 E-mail: info@residenciaerasmusgracia.com Web: www.residenciaerasmusgracia.com

Residencia San Marius Address: c/ Muntaner, 507, entrl. 08022 Barcelona Phone number: +34 607927937 E-mail: info@sanmarius.com Web: www.sanmarius.com

Residencia Temple Address: c/ Joan Güell, 86-88, 08028 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 409 40 27 E-mail: temple@residenciatemple.com Web: www.residenciatemple.com

Sant Jordi Pisos Address: c/ Cister 2, 2º B, Barcelona Phone number: +34 932541280 E-mail: reserva.pisos@santjordi.org Web: www.santjordi.org

Residencia Melon District Address: Av. Paral·lel, 101, 08004 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 217 88 12 E-mail: info@melondistrict.com Web: www.melondistrict.com

Residencia Onix Address: c/Sardenya 101-137, 08013-Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 266 61 00 E-mail: frontdesk@residenciaonix.com Web: www.residenciaonix.com

Inmoglobal red Calle Pere IV, 6 esquina con Marina 08005 Barcelona (metro Marina). (+34) 93 181 39 46. 633 03 56 20 info@inmoglobalred.com www.inmoglobalred.com

Barcelonaresidencias Address: c/ Sardenya, 326-328 entl. 2ª - 08025 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 4367739 E-mail: info@barcelonaresidencias.com Web: www.barcelonaresidencias.com

Bcn-Nest info@bcn-nest.com www.bcn-nest.com

Residencia Nostra Senyora de Núria Address: c/ Roger de Llúria, 147 - 1r, 08037 - Barcelona Phone number: +34 93 217 13 22 E-mail: nuriaresidencia@nuriaresidencia.cat Web: www.nuriaresidencia.cat

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6.4 NOTICEBOARD On the 6th floor of our headquarters, you can find a noticeboard posting different ads offering accommodation.

In general, these are ads placed by people offering a room, a room in a shared flat or a flat. Under no circumstances is EAE or any staff member responsible for the content of the information that appears on the notices.

Important: We recommend not paying any money to agencies or individuals who claim to offer flats or properties which do not exist.

6.5 HABITATGE JOVE This is an organisation created by the main universities in Barcelona, the Generalitat de Catalunya (Local Catalonian Government) and L’Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona Council), with the main goal of supporting international students who come to Barcelona.

• Information and advice • Flats to rent for young people • Rooms in shared flats • Home stays in Barcelona • School residences and university campus • Young people, groups and associations

C/ Enrique Granados 19 08007 BARCELONA TEL: 93 3239068 www.habitatgejove.com

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6.6 INTERNET BROWSERS/ SPECIALIZED AGENCIES ALTIRO2000 C/Mallorca,304, entlo.1º Tel. +34 93 253 04 27 / 661 285 892 www.altiro2000.com info@altiro2000.com VIVEBARCELONA C/ Providència, 111, Bajos E Tel. +34 93 244 82 60 08024 Barcelona www.vivebarcelona.com info@vivebarcelona.com BARCELONA HOUSING SERVICE FOR STUDENTS c/ Torrent de l’Olla 219 08012 Barcelona Tel. + 34 93 238 90 72 www.bcn-housing-students.com info@bcn-housing-students.com THE ROOMMATES Mauricio Serrahima, 14 – Bajos 08012 Barcelona Tel. + 34 93 415 78 05 www.roommates-bcn.com info@roommates-bcn.com BARCELONA – HOME Viladomat, 89-95 (entl. 3) 08015 Barcelona Tel. +34 93 423 12 70 www.barcelona-home.com infobcn@barcelona-home.com

6.7 WEBSITES

6.9 YOUTH HOSTELS

www.loquo.com www.idealista.com www.pisocompartido.com www.compartir-piso.com www.pisos-estudiantes.com www.gabinohome.com www.easypiso.com www.aparteasy.com www.alquilertemporal.com www.serviceabroad.com

6.8 HOTEL SEARCHERS IN BARCELONA

Barcelona Mar Hostel www.barcelonamar.com C/ Sant Pau 80 08001 Barcelona, Spain +34 93 324 85 30 Barcelona Ramblas Hostal www.barcelonaramblas.com C/ Nou de la Rambla 50 08001 Barcelona, Spain +34 93 442 36 69 Gothic Point Youth Hostel www.gothicpoint.com C/ Vigatans 5 08003 Barcelona, Spain Alberguinn youth hostel www.alberguinn.com C/ Melcior de Palau 70-74 08014 Barcelona + 34 93 490 59 65

www.booking.com/Barcelona-Hotels www.Barcelona-Booking.com www.hotel-barcelona.com/ www.barcelona30.com www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/spain/barcelona/

HERMANOS DOMÍNGUEZ La Granada del Penedés, 19 – 21 Entlo. 2ª 08006 – Barcelona Tel. +34 93 415 00 48 www.apidominguez.com apidominguez@hotmail.com COLUMNEA – Housing C/Provença 101, 1º 2ª 08029 Barcelona Tel. +34 93 494 94 36 www.columnea.com columnea@columnea.com

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07 HEALTH CARE Generally speaking, the Servei Català de la Salut card allows access to the primary healthcare doctors for free to Spanish citizens and for some European Union citizens.

In order to obtain this card: Register through one of the offices in each district.

Requirements • Passport

7.2 STUDENTS FROM NON EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES Students from any other country must have a private insurance policy in their country of residence to cover any medical emergency during their stay in Barcelona.

We recommend the assist-card. On the website www.assist-card.com you will find prices and addresses where you can contract this service.

The following are some private insurance companies students may want to check out:

• A copy of the rental contract or a note from the landlord of the flat where you live which states that you live in that property.

For any queries about this service, you should contact the Citizen’s Advice Service: telephone number 010.

Secondly, once the previous procedure has been processed, go to the Primary Healthcare Centre (CAP) in your area with your passport and the registration certificate. You can find some addresses of different Primary Healthcare Centres in Barcelona: http://w3.bcn.es/sanitat/0,4022,250572327_250594088_2,00.html You will also find full information about opening hours and procedures at www.bcn.es.

To get more information about phone numbers and addresses of other centres, we recommend contacting the Citizen Service: telephone number 010.

You will receive the Servei Català de Salut card, which you must always show at the Primary Healthcare Centres.

7.1 STUDENTS FROM THE EU OR SWITZERLAND Students from countries in the European Union, EU residents and students from Switzerland, must apply for a European Healthcare Card before leaving their countries in order to receive medical attention in Spain. This application form can be obtained at any Social Security centre from the country of origin.

We recommend purchasing a private insurance plan similar to “International Health Insurance” (you can ask for details in your home country) or any other that includes a repatriation clause.

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AGENCY

E-MAIL

Adeslas

www.adeslas.es

Aresa

www.aresa.es

Asisa

www.secure.asisanet.com

DKV Previasa

www.dkvpreviasa.com

Sanitas

www.sanitas.es

Agrupació Mutua

www.agrupacionmutua.com

7.3 STUDENTS FROM ANDORRA, BRAZIL, ECUADOR, MOROCCO AND PARAGUAY Due to an agreement with the aforementioned countries, students from these countries should ask for a certificate from the Inland Revenue or from the authorised office in their home country. This procedure must be done in situ in the home country before arriving in Spain or through a family member.

This certificate can be used in case of an emergency. Use of the card on a regular basis is prohibited. Therefore, EAE recommends taking out a private insurance policy.

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08 SAFETY Barcelona can be considered a relatively safe city in which wandering around the city is a pleasure. However, as in any other big city, it is very important to read the following recommendations about safety, as following basic safety rules can help prevent nasty situations.

Arriving in Barcelona • Watch your luggage at all times. Never leave it unattended.

• Change only the amount of money to get you to your destination and avoid carrying large amounts of money and using it in front of strangers.

09 VISA PROCEDURES 9.1 RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR EU STUDENTS

• If you are going to stay in a hotel for several days, we recommend placing any valuable items inside the safety boxes provided.

Travelling by car • If you travel by car, never leave valuable items inside the car where they are visible to others.

• Never leave valuable objects inside the car when it is parked.

• Never leave any valuable documents inside the car.

• Always drive around the city with the locks on.

During your stay in Barcelona • Be careful with street vendors of flowers or other items who try to mislead tourists.

• Never carry more money than you need.

• Never put your wallet or purse in the back pocket of your trousers.

• If you are in a bar, night club or café, never leave your personal belongings unattended because they could be stolen.

• Avoid walking alone on narrow streets, especially at night (be aware, especially at the end of Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter [Barrio Gótico] and the Raval). We recommend taking a taxi, which is not very expensive in Barcelona. There is less chance of anything happening if you are accompanied.

For more information: http://www.policia.es/ documentacion/comunitarios/est_resid.html

RESIDENCE FOR MORE THAN THREE MONTHS Citizens from an EU member state or any other state that belongs to the agreement in the European Economic Area are entitled to live in Spanish territory for more than three months. Those interested must apply personally to the Oficína de Extranjería in the region they intend to stay or live in or to the corresponding police station, at the main Oficína de Extranjería.

All students from a EU member state or any other state that belongs to the agreement in the European Economic Area, and those from Switzerland, who want to stay in Spain for more than three months must: “Apply compulsorily at the main Oficína de Extranjería where they will be provided with a certificate of registration and a Foreigner’s Identification Number (Numero de Identifcacion de Extranjero or N.I.E)” Documents needed: - 2 copies of the registration form provided by the agency - A valid passport or a residence card from their home country: both originals and copies.

This form must be submitted within the first three months of arrival in Spain. A certificate of registration in which name, nationality, address, NIE and registration date appear will immediately be issued.

With the application form, a valid passport or ID card must be submitted. If any of these documents has expired, a copy of such document and the application for renewal must be provided.

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Except in those cases in which there is no assigned NIE before the application form, supporting document of the tax for the payment fee for the issue of the certificate (in any other case, the administrative body in which the application is submitted, before the NIE assignment, will submit the form for the tax payment, on the previous issuing of the certificate.)

First procedures for EU students in Spain: http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=i-Heh-husB0 For more information: www.policia.es/documentacion/comunitarios/est_resid.html First procedures for EU students in Spain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPK4Svty1cc

9.2 NON EU VISIT PERMIT Students who plan to study in Spain must apply for the corresponding VISA (type D) before their arrival to the Spanish Consulate or Office in their native country; to do this, they must submit academic proof that indicates the level they have already reached and the certificate of enrolment in EAE (other documents that will be provided vary, depending on the country where the Spanish Consulate is), which is one of the requirements of the Government Office needed to issue the Student Card.

For more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjALnvl93M4&feature =relmfu

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9.3 VISIT PERMIT PROCEDURES TO STUDY IN THE NON EU STUDENT’S HOME COUNTRY

For a Student Visa, the student must go to the Spanish Consulate in their home country so that they can be informed of the requirements and procedures to follow.

Some of the requirements that the Spanish Consulate could demand and which vary depending on the country and the specific case are listed below.

Requirements: • Admission or enrolment certificate (EAE in our case) • Medical record issued by the official authorities from the home country.

9.4 STUDENT CARD PROCEDURES IN SPAIN Within the first 30 days you must go to the Government Office to ask for an appointment and process the card or contact the service department offered by the Foreign Affairs Department and the UPC. The duration of this permit is the same as the duration of the course in which you are enrolled.

EAE offers this consultancy service to help students negotiate the first part of this procedure. We recommend that all non-European students contact EAE to initiate this procedure within one month of arrival.

The only document that authorizes the legal stay of the student in Spain for more than 90 days is the “Student Card” issued by the Spanish Government through its Government Offices in every Autonomous Region.

Requirements: • Authorisation of stay for studies’ application form • A valid copy of passport or any other document to enter Spain • Schengen Visa copy • EAE certificate of enrolment copy.

The same documents are required from those students who come with their partner and /or children.

• Three colour passport photographs.

• Proof of economic means for stay in Spain during the period of the program.

(It can be proved through: deposit in a Spanish bank account, Travellers Cheques with the name of the Visa applicant on it, evidence of being the beneficiary of a grant or loan, a letter to prove receipt of the maintenance from parents, family or any other person, demanded by the Consulate).

• Consular fees of each country.

Note: Requirements can vary depending on the country and on each specific case; consequently, it is very important that you enquire about the necessary requirements that the Spanish Consulate in your home country could demand.

Important: Procedures at the Spanish Consulate are usually slow and sometimes the applicant will need to go more than once to the office. We recommend making enquiries about the requirements and procedures and if an appointment is needed, it should be made at least 5 months in advance.

More information at: Initial procedures for Non-EU students: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VgufP9zYApM

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Note:For the Stay for Studies Card procedures, the student can go to EAE’s International Relations office or make an appointment to process the card at the Government Office. Documents must be submitted within the first month of the student’s arrival in the EU. If, for any reason, you do not have the entry stamp on your Schengen Visa in your passport, you have 72 hours to go to any police stationyand request a certificate of your arrival date, providing the flight ticket or ticket from the means of transport with which you arrived in Barcelona. www.policia.es/documentacion/no_comunitarios/identificacion.html

Renewal of the Stay for Studies Card: The renewal is processed in a similar way as the first time, except that all documents must be submitted at least 45 days in advance of the expiry date.

The student must provide proof of satisfactory progress (grades or diplomas obtained) and the reason why the renewal is being requested (any course whose duration is more than six months).

For more information: www.policia.es/documentacion/no_comunitarios/estancia.html Important: It is important to note that non-compliance by the student of the legal regulations on the subject of foreign affairs and the laws in force in Spain exempts EAE from any economic, civil, criminal, academic or any other liability as well as the implications which are derived from their failure.

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10 REGISTRATION What is the “PADRÓN” ?

It is the registration of people who live in Spain and their corresponding addresses. Everyone who lives in a city or town must register there, whether they are nationals or foreigners, and in the case of the latter, regardless of their legal situation in the country.

Registration is a right Registration is a right that automatically implies other rights. All the people who are registered in the “PADRÖN” of a city or town are official neighbours. In the case of non-European students, it is the way to prove their habitual residence in the city or town.

Required registration procedures • Identification document for the person registering: passport, ID from the home country, Residence Card.

• Document that proves the address: property document, rental agreement, or the last paid expense (e.g. electricity) where both the names of the person who wants to register and the address appear. These must be originals; copies are not accepted.

• If the applicant is neither the owner nor the tenant of the house and wants to have it as their residence, they will need a signed authorisation from the owner and a copy of his/her ID card, passport or any other document.

Citizens’ Advice Offices: Districte Sarrià – Sant Gervasi C/ de Anglí 31

La Marina Passeig de la Zona Franca, 185

Districte Horta-Guinardó C/ Lepant, 387

Districte Nou Barris Plaça Major de Nou Barris, 1

Districte Sant Martí Plaça de Valentí Almirall 1

Zona Nord C/ Costabona, 3

Districte Sant Andreu Pl. Orfila, 1 Plaça d’Orfila 1 08030 Barcelona

Garcilaso C/ Juan de Garay 116-118

Plaça Sant Miquel Plaça Sant Miguel 3

Districte Eixample Ciutat Vella C/ de les Ramelleres 17

Districte Eixample C/ Aragó 328

Districte Sants-Montjuïc C/ de la Creu Coberta 104

Districte Les Corts Plaça de Comas 18 08028 Barcelona

Districte de Gràcia Pl. de la Vila, 208012 Barcelona

For more information on registration, phone 010. (On this phone, and providing your address, you will be told the Town Hall you have to go to process the registration).

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Barcelona

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Barcelona

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Virtual Office

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