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ESADE Business School (ESADE)
Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Av. Pedralbes 60-62, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
4.00 / 5 based on 684 reviews.
A word from the school:
ESADE Business School is highly renowned in the academic and the professional world, alike. It was ranked the world's foremost international business school by the U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal in 2006 and 2007.[2] The school's MSc program was ranked 10th worldwide by the Financial Times in 2010.[3] (Source: Wikipedia) As an international student you can apply to almost all programs: - Undergraduate program you need to speak Spanish fluently. - Many Masters programs are taught in English - The Full-Time MBA is the most international option, 75% of students are not from Spain
89% of students recommend
684 reviews
684 Housing reviews of ESADE Business School
HOUSING
by andy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Began living in a residence hall, moved to apt.
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is enjoyable if you can find good roommates. It is inexpensive (relative to apartments in the U.S.). Provides independence, freedom.
Personal comments:
I lived in the Residencia Sarria for the first month. It is a good way to meet new people and has some conveniences. It is within walking distance to ESADE, has access to metro and buses. The food isn´t too bad. However, it is very expensive compared to the apartments are available in Barcelona. I grew tired of the restrictive nature of the residencia, many rules that I thought shouldn´t be applied to 20 year old students. The apartment was a better option for me. However, I would have rather found one with spanish people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Brian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why? I chose to live with two Americans, thinking that it would be convenient and the easiest option. Looking back, I regret not living with Spanish-speaking roommates because my Spanish did not improve as much as some of my friends did whose chose to live with native Spanish speakers.
Personal comments:
The residence hall was ridiculously overpriced - more than twice the price of what I paid at the apartment (including what we spent on food) and for half the size. I saw no reason to live there at first and I know that two people who originally lived there moved out because they were completely unsatisfied with their accomodations. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by debbita, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Development Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: A cosy Bed & Breakfast place at Passeig de Gracia.
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? The experience of living with other students is delightful. Through time, one learns better about the ways and customs of another. However, to have the opportunity to live with a true Spanish family is something I believe to be very enriching as well. It will be a different experience in a different environment. You receive the concerns of a family as well as the fun of being with friends at the same time.
Personal comments:
The Residence is said to be too expensive, too small and uncomfortable. However, the facilities are modern, efficient and convenient. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by James, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, United States
Financial Management, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I was happy with my apartment in Barcelona. Rents are reasonable in the city compared to other large European cities and it is easy to find others to share with if you want. Quality of accomodation is generally better than school-sponsored housing.
Personal comments:
The housing sponsored by ESADE was generally for undergraduate-age students. It is located in a nice area on a hill overlooking the city. I did eat there on several occasions and the food was very good quality considering it is student accomodation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by leonardov, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? In my opinion apartment/house is the best choice in terms of quality, price and location in Barcelona. Apartments for students are especially in the centre of the city, less expensive and often provide with a single room.
Personal comments:
My accomodation experience can be considered pretty good: I lived in the centre of Barcelona with roommates of various parts of the world. I have at my disposal a single room at a good price. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by nbuch, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, CEMS
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It gives you a lot of freedom and the possibility to find your own roommates.
Personal comments:
In ESADE, Barcelona I have had a great time. I liked it very much to meet so many international people and learn to speak Spanish. ESADE was very well-organised and has provided some very interesting courses, like videoconferences about strategic issues with international students in other cities and other countries. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by johnmnil, NHH, Bergen, Norway
Business Studies, CEMS
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? When I go back to Barcelona, I hope it will be for some time. And therefore it would be nice to be more independent and
have some more space than I had with my family the first time.
Personal comments:
The exchange students can choose to stay at a "campus" but it's extremely expensive and is far away from the city centre, so most of us chose to find private accomodation, either with a family or with other students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Steffen, NHH, Bergen, Norway
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? There is no other suitable way to live in Barca
Personal comments:
The best is to try to arrange something before you go down. But: do not use one of the agancies, they rip you for money. Try to share a flat with friends or other students from school, spaniards or exchange. Do not live at the Residencia, it's way too far from the city, as is living by ESADE. Try to get a flat in Eixample or areas close by. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Naazi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Management Science, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Residence was not really cheap and it would have been hard to commute backa nd forth at night when the buses has stopped running. Although at residence you have more amenities and internet access and the like available and you get to meet a lot of otehr exchange student. However, if yo want to practice your spanish it might be better to rent an apartment with a spanish individual.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Nataša, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Most students in Barcelona live in apartments or with their family. It is often cheaper than a residence and it provides for greater independance.
Personal comments:
It is quite difficult to find short term accomodation in Barcelona, especially if your Spanish is not very good. Housing agencies, despite the fees, are a good choice for first time visitors. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Steffen, NHH, Bergen, Norway
Business Studies, CEMS
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It's the only way to live independently. It also gives you the opportunity to live with Spaniards. But: you might experience difficult landlords/-ladies.
Personal comments:
Avoid the housing agencies, they'll rip you off. Live downtown in a shared apartment. The ESADE residence is extremely expensive and has the worst location in Barcelona. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Michael, Emory University, Atlanta, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The fastest way to improve your Spanish is to live with people that do not speak English.
Personal comments:
I should have arranged a flat from the start of my stay in Barcelona instead of waiting until the second month to find one. The Residencia that I lived in for the first month was very nice, but the price was outrageous. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by tom, Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is a great experience to live in the center of the city and share an apartment with spanisch people and other exchange students
Personal comments:
I lived in the old part of the city and had good access top shops, bars and everything needed. Only that it was a little bit dirty and old - still it was ok and kind of cheap. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Marie-Hélène, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? the cheapest, the best for culture integration and for meeting other foreign students (share apartments)
Personal comments:
Although the cleanliness could have been better, the location of my apartment was really good for being at the same distance from Esade and downtown. Moreover, Esade had no campus! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by knut alexander, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? You do not have the opportunity to live on campus, the rent for an appartment is not too expensive and if you have the opportunity to share an appartment it is both social and affordable.
Personal comments:
It does not offer accommodation, you have to find your own place to stay. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Paul-Etienne, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? It was really great to live with people from the country itself. It helped me to discover in the best way the culture and to improve my spanish too.
Personal comments:
That was really bad organised and they only proposed us 3 possibilities that were out of price! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by lrolin, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It's interesting to share a place with people of an other nationality, you can learn an other culture, language... and you have also your freedom and space what you maybe not have in a familiy
Personal comments:
if there is, expensif This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Fedor, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Business Studies, CEMS
Personal assessment
Type of housing: shared apartment
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The dormitories are too expensive in Barcelona, they are significantly more expensive than sharing a flat, even though I would like to live in a dormitory.
Personal comments:
Unfortunately ESADE doesn't directly arrange the housing. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by MAURICIO, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Business Studies, MBA
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is perfect to do an MBA the independence of living alone. I could arrange my schedule without disturbing anyone
Personal comments:
It was perfect. My appartment was quite close to the university and it was pretty good This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by JUDIT, ISC - Budapest University of Economic Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
Business Studies, CEMS
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I liked it very much to share apartment with other students: had sufficient independence but also good company.
Personal comments:
The student's hostal is very expensive and located far from the city center. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
