Reviews of Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) | Spain

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“My experience in Pompeu Fabra University”

Clàudia M

Spain,
Business Studies, 2025

Overall

So far, the my experience in the university during the 2 first years has been positive. Despite being a demanding university in academic terms, the methodology used combining theory classes with seminars has been useful, and the professors are well-known too. Additionally, these two years in Pompeu Fabra have defenitely made me develop new skills I didn't know I could have.

Pros

The methodology used.

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“My experience in Barcelona during my masters”

aya z

Lebanon, Graduate
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), 2019

Overall

It was the best experience i have ever had in my entire life as all in all , the culture, people, city , my university. I have learnt a lot during this part of my life and i am trying my best to go back and work in Barcelona especially, since i have learnt also their language and its so familiar to me to get back and live there, feels like second home for sure.

Pros

lifestyle, language, tranquilos

Cons

there was no cons

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severinegautron

Université Toulouse 1 Sciences Sociales, Toulouse, France
Economics, Graduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It was a great experience as I had to share the flat with 5 others people from other nationality.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I really think we had a good structure of accomodation, and it was also up to us to manage to enjoy it and try to use it as best as possible!

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Stefanie R

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Economics, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

When I came to Spain, I was a little bit afraid of speaking Spanish because I hadn't speak it a long time and so I was not used to it. In Barcelona there are many exchange students, so there is an intercultural flair, you can improve your German, English, French, Spanish and a lot more. I had an improvement of my English and Spanish skills and I also had a language tandem where I explained the German grammar to spanish students.

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Christy A

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL, United States
Law, International, Undergraduate, IES

Overall

I wish I had known...

Learning Spanish is difficult.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I would not choose IES Abroad again. I felt that it was to Americanized and did not offer much information on culture.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Studying abroad is a great way to grow and learn while having fun at the same time.

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Maria J

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

mobile phone plans are awful in barcelona when comparing to portugal. my housing arrangement was a bit expensive, but it is easy to find cheaper ones if you take care of that sooner than later

Telephone, Housing, Food, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Travel, Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books