The lively and bustling Plaza Real, a great site for people-watching

The ISA office is conveniently located in the center of Barcelona in a historic building near the University of Barcelona (UB), University and Menédez Pelayo International (UIMP) and one campus of the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).

The neighborhoods of Barcelona are distinct in style and unique in flavor. The UB, UPF and UIMP are all located in the district of Ciutat Vella which means the "Old City" in Catalan. Ciutat Vella is the heart of Barcelona and houses the oldest neighborhoods in the city. The famous tree-lined boulevard, Las Ramblas, is a 1.2 kilometer pedestrian walkway that runs down the center of Ciutat Vella and connects the Plaza Cataluña, with Port Vell.

The UAB is located on two different campuses, the Sarria campus and the Sant Pau campus. The Sarria campus is located in a very nice neighborhood just outside of the city center. The Sant Pau campus is located down the street from the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The buliding is attached to the Hospital Sant Pau, and old hospital that was built during the Art Nouveau period in Catalunya. Semester students will take courses from both campuses, while summer students take courses at the Sarria campus only.

Each homestay has been carefully selected and all families are centrally located within 30 minutes or less, via public transportation to the four universities. Most families live in the modern district surrounding Ciutat Vella.

The ISA furnished apartments are located in multiple neighborhoods throughout town. Each apartment is fully furnished and equipped with necessary ammenities. The apartments are all conveniently located to the universities and public transportation.

Students also have the option of securing their housing independently, and one option includes residencias (residential halls) located in the district of Barceloneta, just 5 minutes away from the beach and the Olympic Village, and the Eixample, known for its modern architecture. For more information please visit:
Ciutadella: www.resa.es (UFP students only)
Residencia Onix: www.residenciaonix.com
Campus del Mar : www.resa.es (close to UPF, UPF students only)