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
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 Europe.
The Stay Programme of EINA, University Centre of Design and Art of Barcelona, is aimed at foreign or Spanish students who at the time of applying for a place have completed, or are currently completing, design studies (or similar) in their countries of origin, or in the rest of Spain, and who wish to complement them. The Stay modality is aimed at students from institutions with which Herramienta does not have exchange agreements. Candidates have to apply for a place and their acceptance will be based on the assessment of their file.
Application 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:
- copy of identity card
- CV
- portfolio
- letter of motivation
- academic transcript
- 1st semester (September-January): 15 June
- 2nd semester (February-June): 15 November
International support service
As a centre attached to the UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), our students are welcome at Al IWP, located in the Plaça Cívica. Students will find all the information they need when they arrive, they can resolve any doubts about academic life, get their UAB student card, find out about the activities that take place on campus, find out about the grants available, receive personalised attention to find accommodation, find out about the university services and see which language courses they can enrol in.
Language
Living in Barcelona
The cost of living in Barcelona
You need to be aware of the minimum expenses involved in studying at EINA. You should budget according to the standard of living in the city. At the UAB International Welcome Point you will find useful information on basic expenses.
Accommodation
EINA is located in the upper area of Barcelona, within the Sentmenat Park in Sarrià. This district has green areas and quiet spaces where students can concentrate on their studies. More information about Barcelona at:
- Sarriá Residence Hall
- REZA Diagonal Residence Hall
- Search engine for flats to share
- Search engine for rooms in shared flats
- Allotjmanent service for students
- Young people's housing
Visa legal formalities
Mentor Programme (Buddy Programme)
The main objective of the mentor (or buddy) is for international students to interact with local students, so that you have a companion to make your stay at the University and in Barcelona better.