Studying in Barcelona

The INSEEC Barcelona campus enjoys an exceptional environment with privileged access to Catalan infrastructures. The beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icaria are just 15 minutes away by metro for water sports, beach volleyball and relaxation.

The Ciutadella park and Montjuïc hill offer green spaces for jogging, yoga and outdoor activities. On the cultural front, the MACBA, MNAC, CCCB and Palau de la Música offer reduced rates for students. Municipal sports establishments are accessible with the BCN Esports card at special rates for young people.

Choosing INSEEC Barcelona means opting for a business school in the heart of one of Europe’s most attractive student cities. You’ll be in a Mediterranean environment with 300 days of sunshine a year, on three modern campuses totalling over 10,000 m². Barcelona combines an exceptional quality of life, a dynamic start-up ecosystem and professional opportunities in innovation and digital.

The city offers high-quality international education with programmes in French and English, enabling you to develop your language skills. Its 170,000 students create a cosmopolitan atmosphere that is unique in Europe.

The INSEEC Barcelona campus welcomes a wide range of nationalities and offers dedicated support to international and foreign students. A special service helps you with administrative formalities (student visa, Spanish NIE, consular registration), finding accommodation and adapting to life in Catalonia.

The school regularly organises integration events to create links between the different nationalities present on the three campuses. Spanish and Catalan workshops are offered to facilitate your immersion, although the programmes can be followed in French depending on your language level.

Admission requirements vary according to entry level and correspond to European university standards. A sufficient level of French or English, depending on the language of instruction chosen, will enable you to follow the courses effectively.

The INSEEC Barcelona campus regularly organises job dating events, giving students the opportunity to meet directly with local recruiters looking for interns. Lectures given by professionals from Barcelona’s start-up ecosystem and international companies punctuate the academic year.

You can also access the Match’Up platform, which centralises internship and work-study offers from our partner companies in Barcelona and Catalonia. The network of 115,000 INSEEC alumni is an asset for your professional integration. The many universities and business schools in Barcelona also organise inter-school events open to all students.

The three INSEEC Barcelona campuses are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with Spanish and Catalan standards. The modern buildings at Diagonal, Ganduxer and Sarrià have lifts and adapted facilities. A disability advisor is on hand to provide personalised support, including making teaching adjustments, adapting course materials and organising special examinations.

The school works in collaboration with the Catalan university services to ensure the best possible study conditions. Public transport in Barcelona is also adapted, with accessible metro stations. Do not hesitate to contact the campus in advance to anticipate your needs.

The OMNES Education Group has developed a number of partnerships with student residences in Barcelona to make your accommodation search easier. A dedicated service will help you find the right accommodation for your budget, put you in touch with landlords and advise you on the areas closest to the campuses. Barcelona offers a range of solutions: private university residences, shared flats (pisos compartidos are very common), studio flats or rooms in private homes.

The districts of Sarrià, Gràcia and Diagonal offer a good balance between proximity to campus and student life. Barcelona’s housing market means you need to think ahead: we recommend starting your search as soon as you have confirmed your admission.

Barcelona offers a more affordable cost of living than other European capitals such as London or Paris. Numerous student benefits help to reduce these costs: reduced rates in museums, student menus in university restaurants, discounts on cultural subscriptions.

The Mediterranean climate means that you can enjoy the beaches and green spaces free of charge all year round.

Job opportunities after INSEEC Barcelona are excellent, thanks to the dynamic ecosystem of the Catalan capital. You’ll find jobs in digital innovation, international marketing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce and business management. Barcelona is home to thousands of start-ups and scale-ups in the 22@ and Poblenou districts, offering many opportunities for young graduates.

The Catalan job market values international profiles with a command of several languages. You can also pursue a Master’s degree (MSc) at one of the 8 INSEEC campuses in France or abroad to specialise in a specific field.

No, you don’t have to speak Spanish or Catalan to study at INSEEC Barcelona. The programmes are taught mainly in French, which means that you can follow your courses without any Spanish language pre-requisites. However, living in Barcelona is an exceptional opportunity to learn or perfect your Spanish and discover Catalan.

The campus offers language workshops to help you immerse yourself in everyday life in Barcelona. Fluency in Spanish will quickly become an asset when it comes to entering the Catalan and Spanish job market. Barcelona’s population is used to international students and many universities also offer services in English. This natural linguistic immersion will considerably enrich your profile without being an obstacle to your academic success.