EINA, the University School of Design and Art of Barcelona, is a centre that forms part of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and through which it manages the Erasmus+, UAB exchange, and SICUE mobility programmes. STAY is an EINA-specific programme.
Incoming mobility at EINA can be carried out during one of the two semesters of the academic year or during an entire year, depending on available spots.
Students have access to two pre-selected subject packages, one in Spanish and one in English.
Other subjects are usually taught in Catalan. However, most of the professors speak Spanish and English.
Applicants must have a B1 level of Spanish.
EINA does not use the OLA platform.
The Erasmus+ programme facilitates a semester-long academic study abroad for students from universities in other European Union Member States or other countries associated with the programme. This programme recognises credits earned at host universities.
Consult with your university's study abroad coordinator to see if there is an agreement between the two universities.
The UAB exchange programme facilitates a semester-long academic study abroad for students from foreign universities. This programme recognises credits earned at host universities.
Consult with your university's study abroad coordinator to see if there is an agreement between the two universities.
The SICUE programme offers undergraduate students the possibility to carry out exchange stays in other Spanish universities. For more details (financial aid, submission of applications, required documentation, calendar, etc.) please consult the UAB call for applications.
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
Below you can find all the information you need to study at EINA through the Erasmus and UAB exchange programmes.
Check out our EINA Welcome and 2024/25 Fact Sheet
Consult with your school's study abroad coordinator to see if your university is one of our partners. If your university has not signed an agreement with EINA, you have the option to study here with the STAY programme.
You can read our FAQs for exchange students.
When enrolling, you will have to pay for insurance.
If you have any questions, please email us at incoming@eina.cat.
Your home university must refer you based on available spots and the area of studies that fall under the agreement. The dates for referrals to the UAB are:
- To study abroad during the first semester (Sep.- Jan.): send referrals from 15 February to 1 May.
- To study abroad during the second semester (Feb.- June): send referrals from 15 September to 1 November.
Apply online at sia.uab.es (Mobility and exchanges \ Registration and exchange application IN (Incoming Students)). You must complete the application with the same information you provided in the referral and within the following deadlines:
- First semester (Sep.- Jan.): from 15 February to 15 May.
- Second semester (Feb.- June): from 15 September to 15 November.
You must register with your national ID number or, in the case of non-EU nationals, your passport. Please note that you will not be able to change this number after registration.
After being nominated by the UAB, we begin an internal process to accept students who wish to spend either a semester or a full academic year at Eina. You will need to upload a set of documents to our application platform within the following deadlines:
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Until 15 June (if you are applying for the 1st semester)
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Until 15 November (if you are applying for the 2nd semester)
You will need your Student ID (NIA) to access the application. The NIA is a number generated by the UAB.
To get your link and password, once you are inside the Mobility IN app click on "Forgot your password?" and identify yourself with your Student ID and your date of birth.
The next screen will tell you your Student ID and you will be able to generate a personal password.
The required documents include:
- Copy of your identification document
- CV
- Portfolio
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Passport-sized photo
If you need help during this process, write to info@eina.cat
After the validation process for the documentation you have submitted, if your application is accepted you will receive a letter at the end of November (1st semester) or at the end of June (2nd semester).
Once you have received the acceptance letter, you have until 30 June (first semester) or 15 December (second semester) to prepare your Learning Agreement (Erasmus + i UAB Exchange).
Your Learning Agreement must include the subjects you wish to take at EINA and the equivalent subjects at your home university. This Learning Agreement must be signed by the person in charge of coordinating mobility at your university.
We have a package of subjects in Spanish and English with spots reserved for mobility students: International Mobility Syllabus.
If you enrol in subjects that are not on this list, please note that the language used by professors is Catalan or Spanish and you can only enrol if there are still spots available. This is our general curriculum: Design Degree Curriculum | EINA.
Check our schedules to choose subjects and avoid overlaps: Schedule (pay careful attention to the semester and the schedule).
This calendar presents the key dates of the academic year: Academic Calendar.
Once you have registered with EINA, you can access your file through the home page on our website.
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.