Exchange students have access to the same lessons as the EINA students. Therefore, their inclusion in the centre is absolute.
Although it is not obligatory for students to have achieved a B2 level in Spanish, it is highly recommended. Students should also be aware that many of the classes are taught in Catalan. However, most lecturers are also fluent in Spanish and English.
The three existing modalities of incoming mobility are:
- Erasmus+ Studies. Exchange programme with European universities that benefit from the Erasmus grant. This programme recognises the credits taken at the host universities thanks to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
- UAB Exchange Programme. Exchange programme with universities outside Euorpe (mainly the Americas, Asia and Oceania).
- Stay. STAY modality is addressed to the students from institutions without exchange agreement.
How to apply for a place
Firstly, the EINA place must be requested at the University of Origin. It must be verifier whether the university is part of our partner institutions.
Once you have been admitted, you must register and fill in the application form at the university by accessing sia.uab.cat.
At the same time, you must send the following documents to internacional@eina.cat: portfolio (PDF format), motivation letter, academic transcript and a copy of your identity document.
Exchange programme with European universities that benefit from the Erasmus grant. This programme recognises the credits taken at the host universities thanks to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Exchange programme with universities outside Euorpe (mainly the Americas, Asia and Oceania).
The STAY modality of the EINA Design and Art University Centre of Barcelona is addressed to foreign or Spanish students who, in the moment of the request have done or are doing design (or related) studies in Spain or their countries of origin and would like to complement them. STAY modality is addressed to the students from institutions without exchange agreement. The candidates must request a place and the acceptance will be based on their record.
Conditions
A minimum of 30 semestrial credits must be taken and a maximum of 90 annual credits of the subjects of the 2nd cycle that EINA offers annually (3rd and 4th year). The syllabus will be agreed between the coordinator and the student and the coordinator will be responsible of assigning the corresponding level to the student. More detailed information.
- 1st semester (October-February): 15 May 2021
- 2nd semester (February-July): 15 October 2021
As a centre adscript to the UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), our students are welcome to the Al IWP, located at Plaça Cívica. The students will find all the necessary information when they arrive and will be able to solve any doubt about the academic life obtain the UAB student card, discover the activities carried in the campus, learn about the grants available, receive tailored attention to find accommodation, discover the services of the university and check the language courses they can join
International Welcome Point - international.welcome.point(a)uab.cat
The cost of living in Barcelona
The minimum expenses of studying at EINA must be considered. A budget according to the standard of living of the city must be foreseen. You can find useful information about the basic expenses at the International Welcome Point of the UAB.
Accomodation
EINA is located in uptown Barcelona in the Parc de Setmenat in th Sarrià district. This district has green areas and peaceful areas where students can concentrate on their studies. More information about Barcelona at:
- Turisme de Barcelona.
- Barcelona design flats - info(a)barcelonadesignflats.com
- Servei d'allotjament per a estudiants (apartments, rooms, flats to rent, hostels, residences...) - info(a)resahousing.com
- Habitatge jove
- Departament d'habitatge de la Generalitat de Catalunya (rules, guide, advice, sources... )
- Secretaria de joventut de la Generalitat de Catalunya
The mentor figure is mainly aimed at bringing international and local students into contact. Thus, you can have a “buddy” to count on and share good times with, to make your stay at the University and your time in Barcelona much better.
For more informatin visit the UAB's web page