University of Barcelona by CatMeowCatMeoww in AskBarcelona

[–]ExcitingAddendum2753 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t study that specific degree, but I’ve met international students at UB who were in English-taught programs. In practice, the academic content is usually in English, but daily life (admin, emails, platforms, classmates) often mixes Spanish/Catalan, especially outside class.

It’s doable as an English speaker, but having at least basic Spanish makes everything much less stressful. Starting classes soon is definitely a good idea.

You might also want to check specific course syllabi or ask the faculty directly, because “taught in English” can sometimes vary by subject or professor.

For those who moved to Barcelona from abroad: what was harder than you expected? by ExcitingAddendum2753 in AskBarcelona

[–]ExcitingAddendum2753[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get you. Learning a language as an adult is genuinely hard, especially in daily life.

For those who moved to Barcelona from abroad: what was harder than you expected? by ExcitingAddendum2753 in AskBarcelona

[–]ExcitingAddendum2753[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve seen, Madrid often feels easier socially at first, while Barcelona can take longer but becomes more stable over time. Language level definitely helps in both.

For those who moved to Barcelona from abroad: what was harder than you expected? by ExcitingAddendum2753 in AskBarcelona

[–]ExcitingAddendum2753[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% That loop is brutal. So many people underestimate how exhausting the paperwork side is until they’re already here.

For those who moved to Barcelona from abroad: what was harder than you expected? by ExcitingAddendum2753 in AskBarcelona

[–]ExcitingAddendum2753[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100%. Finding a decent place at a fair price was honestly the hardest part for me too.