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Other names:
Universidad Pompeu Fabra
Contact: +34 3 542 20 00
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Placa de la Merce, 12, Barcelona 08002, Spain
4.05 / 5 based on 294 reviews.
Description:
Pompeu Fabra University is Catalonia's fourth publicly funded university. It is a young university, yet it already has its own little slice of history: it was founded in 1990 with 316 students taking two degree courses, and today it has 7,000 students, twelve degree courses and an expanding campus in the heart of the city, stretching between the Rambla and the district of Poblenou.
89% of students recommend
294 reviews
294 Housing reviews of Universitat Pompeu Fabra
HOUSING
by courtney, Portland Community College, Portland, United States
Language, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: with other students who speak spanish
Why? Although I benifitted from living with a family, it would give me more freedom and independence
Personal comments:
The University has a very good atmosphere, the site i studied at was on the Rambla. The teachers are very explanitory, and they give you a placement test beforehand. The one things that i feel are lacking in this U. are: the computers suck, they don´t have any art programs or athletic programs, only provide you with information on alternative options around the city. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by sschlaf, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
Economics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Its easier to learn Spain if you stay with some Spanisch people in one flat.
Personal comments:
There are some programms from the University, wich help you to find a accomodation. Its no problem to get some. The habitations for students are o.k. . But i think its better to search your accomodation private, because you have to live with Spain people to learn the language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Maria, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I preferred to integrate myself with other spanish people instead of the other erasmus students. in spain people tend to stay closer to home for university, and for that reason a lot of university accomodation is primarily for those from abroad.
Personal comments:
I was never in it as i chose to live in a flat with other spaniards This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Maria Joao, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because in Barcelona most exchange students use this way of accomodation, and not student residences. You are more indepent this way
Personal comments:
there is a good service BHSS (barcelona housing service for students) where you can find many ads, but i would recommend arriving there and looking for an apartment then! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by severinegautron, Université Toulouse 1 Sciences Sociales, Toulouse, France
Economics, 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 was a great experience as I had to share the flat with 5 others people from other nationality.
Personal comments:
I really think we had a good structure of accomodation, and it was also up to us to manage to enjoy it and try to use it as best as possible! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Kim, Hogeschool voor Wetenschap en Kunst, Brussels, Belgium
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? To live with other people of other nationalities
Personal comments:
It zas a very larege appartment that I shared with a boy from Chile and a Belgium girl. I learned a lot about the Chilian culture while living with him. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by gabo78, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Archaeology, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because to rent a room in Barcelona is expensive, because the people know you have other choice
Personal comments:
the university is very good, and also the teachers This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Matthijs, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, United States
Political Science, Graduate Study
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Living in a 200 year old building is priceless. Inconvenient at times but an incredible experience
Personal comments:
Would not recommend the dorms as I knew a number of people who stayed there but you dont get what you pay for and miss out on the experience of living in one of the amazing places Barcelona has to offer. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Betigül, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, Graduate Program (Masters - MSc.)
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Private Student Residence
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because my room was small and i could not invite any friends, but mainly that was my only problemi other than that i was ver satisfied with my housing.
Personal comments:
There is no housing at the university but there are private student residences very close to the campus and they serve as dorms. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Déborah, Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Communication and Information Sciences, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because It 'll have given me the opportunity to live who are studying the same kind of content and share my experience with them.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Simona, Università Degli Studi Di Roma - Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? For to live with different persons of different places
Personal comments:
It's a good experience but the doble language, was a problem at first time This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Melissa, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, United States
Humanities, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I lived with young Spanish students and it was great interacting with themk and learning about the culture through them.
Personal comments:
Everything was great. i got to speak spanish which was very important to me and I loved spending time with my Spanish roomates. They taught me alot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by James, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, United States
History of Art, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? Living with a family adds to the experience abroad as you are more immersed in culture. Also, living with a family greatly helps your language.
Personal comments:
I really enjoyed my family and I feel it really helped with my experience abroad. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by jnsilva, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Live with more different people
Personal comments:
Altough it was very good I had some problems with one of my roomates. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by anne, Institut Supérieur d'Interprétation et de Traduction, Paris, France
Translation-Philology, 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? Honestly, I have been very lucky. I found this place from France without visiting it before. And it turned out to be OK. I share the appartment with a friend of mine who was also on the same exchange programme.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by cet2b7, University of Missouri, Columbia, Columbia, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The independence of apartment living combined with a cultural immersion with native roommates.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by maceys, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I'm more independent.
Personal comments:
It's often booked out and it costs a lot, even for swisspeople... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Heidi, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States
Management Science, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I would try to find roommates from Barcelona to get to know more young people native to the area.
Personal comments:
I was lucky and was placed with a wonderful women who took very good care of me. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Stefanie, ,
Economics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? If you are living on your own, you can gain many experiences, e.g. looking for cheap offers of energy, water and if you have more than one room, you can rent the other room.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
HOUSING
by Michael, LSE, London, United Kingdom
Economics, PhD
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Cost of private accommodation in Barcelona significantly cheaper than in other European cities. Possible to find some really good bargains.
Personal comments:
Limited university accommodation. 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.
