Reviews of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) | Spain

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Enrique C

Universidad Santa Maria, Caracas, Venezuela
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Places to stay

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

It's good depending the curses

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

1

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

find a place to stay before coming abroad

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Marie B

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Catalan

Was learning Catalan a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Catalan

How much did you improve your Catalan?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I went to Barcelona to learn Spanish and I did. However most of the classes were in Catalan so don't expect to learn Spanish at the University!

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maryjimenez

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Engineering, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Es el mismo idioma, por lo que no he tenido mucha dificultad. Obviamente existen terminos diferentes, pero son cosas nuevas que aprendemos.

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“A Remarkable Journey for Engineers”

Pol V

Spain,
Engineering, Electronic, 2033

Overall

My experience at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya has been nothing short of exceptional. The university's commitment to academic excellence, diverse range of programs, industry collaborations, research opportunities, excellent campus facilities, and the vibrant city of Barcelona collectively contribute to an unforgettable journey as an engineering student.

Careers

One aspect that sets UPC apart is its strong collaboration with industry partners. The university maintains close ties with renowned companies and organizations, which benefits students in multiple ways. Regular guest lectures, industry visits, and internship opportunities provide firsthand exposure to real-world engineering practices.

Pros

Academic Excellence and Diverse Range of Programs

Cons

Internationalization Efforts and Student Support Services

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