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Universitat Ramon Llull, Claravall, 1-3, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
4.15 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
Ramon Llull University is named after Ramon Llull, a famous writer and philosopher born in the 13th century. Despite its relative infancy compared to other universities, it is already considered to be one of the best private universities in Spain. Ramon Llull University comprises the following schools and colleges: - ESADE (Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas) (1958). - La Salle Engineering and Architectur La Salle (1903). - IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià) - Sarrià Chemical Institute (1905) - Blanquerna Foundation (1948). - Philosophy Faculty - Includes Philosophy and Humanities (1864). - Pere Tarrés University School of Social Studies (1998). - Ebro Observatory Research Institute (1904). - Vidal i Barraquer Foundation - University Institute of Mental Health (1964). - Borja Institute of Bioethics (1974). - ESDi Higher School of Design (1989).


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84% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
4.3/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Barcelona is a wonderful city to study and live in, it is like living in an open museum because wherever you go there is something new to discover!” Read Review
deanncd, United States

Universitat Ramon Llull review by deanncd

Review by deanncd, Tulane University, New Orleans, United States
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HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Living with native speakers not only enhanced my language skills but my overall experience. My roomates - 4 spanish students - were extremely helpful in showing me around and helping me settle in and adjust.
Personal comments:
I did not stay at the university residence.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
No.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
It would be good if the professors could announce the hours in which they are available.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
This has been perfect! Between classes and my living arrangement, I was emersed in spanish and it has been a fun experience!
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Loans
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
The cost of lving is more in the U.S. so housing and general costs were lower - also the exchange rate is very good right now!
Food, Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No financial surprises. It costs a lot less to live in an apt versus in the University Residence.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The significance of the Catalan language and that everything is written in this language - street signs, menus, directions, etc. - and not in Castellano.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is a quality institution to attend though it lacks the diversity that a public university offers.



FINAL COMMENTS

Barcelona is a wonderful city to study and live in, it is like living in an open museum because wherever you go there is something new to discover!
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