The station from which you catch the train to the University is at Plaça Catalunya. Plaça Catalunya is a major station and it is a stop for several metro and train lines. The train line that brings you to the university is the Ferrocarrils Catalans.

The Ferrocarrils Catalans has several lines all of which depart from the same platform at Plaça Catalunya. There are signboards on the platform indicating the final destinations of the trains. Among them, only two are suitable. S2 destination Sabadell and S55 destination UAB.

Once at the University, just follow the mass of people going down the stairs, and, bearing left, down a wooden ramp. There you must follow signs to Edifici B, "Facultat de Ciències Econòmiques" Departament d'Economia i d'Història Econòmica and CODE and you will have finally reached your destination! It really is all quite easy although it appears rather complicated!!

How to go from the airport to the UAB

You can get a taxi from the airport to the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). The price of the taxi is approximately 21-25 eur (aprox.).
Go to Edifici B, "Facultat de Ciències Econòmiques". Once at the building of the Facultat, follow signs Departament d'Economia i d'Història Econòmica and CODE.

Living in Barcelona

General information

Catalonia has a surface area of 31,930 square kilometres and more than six million inhabitants. This makes Catalonia a country with a fairly high population density (188 inhabitants per square kilometre). It has interesting cities and towns with a long historical tradition, a great architectural heritage, a wide range of services and a strong personality of their own. Its language is Catalan. More information about Catalonia can be obtained at the following Internet address: http://www.gencat.es

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. It has a population of 1,770,000, and is the centre of a large metropolitan area. The city's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage bears witness to its 2,000 years of history. Its excellent position as regards international communications, its Mediterranean climate and its cosmopolitan character make it a privileged city.

Cost of living

Living costs in Barcelona are similar to those found in other European cities. In comparison with Paris, London or other cities in northern Europe, Barcelona is relatively cheap. It is more expensive than Lisbon and Athens, and is on a par with Rome.

Living expenses depend mainly on the type of accommodation. During the first days it is necessary to allow for a certain amount extra, to meet expenses such as accommodation (including deposits) and public transport passes.

Climate

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate, and extremes of temperature are uncommon. The monthly averages through the year are as follows (in degrees centigrade): January, 9; February, 10; March, 12; April, 14; May, 17; June, 21; July, 24; August, 24; September, 21; October, 17, November, 13; and December, 10.

To look for lodgings

http://www.servihabitat.com/svhPortal

http://www.habitatgejove.com/

http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/turisme/exp/cat/home.htm

http://www.doomlain.es/bedandbreakfast/index.htm

http://www.barcelona-allotjament.com

Living in the Campus

The UAB campus offers residential facilities, shops and services and CODE visitors are eligible for on-campus housing.

Please, contact with http://www.vilauniversitaria.com/

 

General information

Leisure time and culture

Barcelona offers a wide range of cultural options. Information about cultural activities can be found in the entertainment sections of the newspapers, in leisure guides like La Guía del Ocio, on sale in all newsagent's, as well as at the Cultural Information Office at the Palau de la Virreina (La Rambla, 99. Telephone: 93 301 77 75), or calling the metropolitan information telephone service (010). For further information about Barcelona, consult the following Internet address http://www.bcn.es

There are several tourist information offices in Barcelona:

Centre d' Información i Turisme de Barcelona
Plaça Catalunya, 17 (underground)
Telephone: 93 304 32 32

Banks and savings banks

Banks and savings banks are generally open from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some banks are open on Saturday mornings, and savings banks open on Thursdays from 4.30 to 7.45 p.m., except from June to September. In the city centre and at places of tourist interest there are several banks that are open every day, especially in the summer, for foreign exchange.