Top 5 Reasons Why Barcelona is a Great Place to Study Abroad

<p><em>Sponsored by </em><a href="https://www.euruni.edu/?origen=11&amp;utm_mode=11&amp;campaign=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_source=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=allc-bba-br-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>EU Business School</em></a></p>

<p>Barcelona is a diverse and cosmopolitan city full of exciting prospects and opportunities. Having shot up to 31^st place in this year’s <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings/">QS Best Student Cities 2023</a>, it’s not hard to see why it’s one of the best destinations for studying abroad.</p>

<p>Once you move to Barcelona, you may never want to leave, thanks to its 68 parks, 55 museums, 22 Michelin-starred restaurants, nine UNESCO-protected monuments, almost 5km of sandy golden beaches and an array of architectural gems. It’s also home to a fanatic cluster of innovative tech talent and innovative startups, making it a magnet for businesses and <a href="https://www.euruni.edu/?origen=11&amp;utm_mode=11&amp;campaign=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_source=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=allc-bba-br-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">business schools</a> alike.</p>

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<p>Let’s face it – as a student, money is never far from your mind and when you’re contemplating the idea of moving abroad, the cost of living is one of the most important things you should take into account.</p>

<p>Although <a href="https://www.expatica.com/es/about/basics/cost-of-living-1159118/#barcelonacostofliving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the cost of living in Barcelona</a> tends to be more expensive than other Spanish cities (with the exception of Madrid), it’s still 44 percent cheaper than New York, and 41 percent cheaper than London, so living on the cheap side here is most definitely possible.</p>

<p>How much you pay for your accommodation essentially comes down to how much you’re willing (or able) to spend and whether you can compromise on factors such as location. Students at <a href="https://barcelona.euruni.edu/student-accommodation-in-barcelona?origen=11&amp;utm_mode=11&amp;campaign=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_source=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=allc-bba-br-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EU Business School’s Barcelona campus</a> can rent a shared flat for a cost between €300-500 per month, while a private apartment can start from €650 per month.</p>

<p>If you live in a fairly central neighborhood, you should be able to get about on foot just fine. However, should you find yourself wanting to hop on the metro or bus, you can purchase a T-10 ticket for only €10.20 which gets you 10 journeys.</p>

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<p>Although Barcelona is a small(ish) city, it has big ambitions and is making a name for itself in the world of entrepreneurs. This year alone, more than 1,300 startups have already been created here, so it should come as no surprise that the latest <a href="https://apiumhub.com/tech-blog-barcelona/barcelona-makes-top-innovation-hubs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MWCapital Report</a> ranked Barcelona as the sixth top startup hub in Europe.</p>

<p>22@Barcelona is an urban renewal area, now the face of Barcelona’s technological and innovation district. The city is also home to some of the world’s largest multinational companies, including Amazon, Facebook and the Siemens Innovation Center.</p>

<p>Echoing Barcelona’s agenda for innovation and entrepreneurship, many business schools have also looked to the city to set up base – with <a href="https://www.euruni.edu/?origen=11&amp;utm_mode=11&amp;campaign=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_source=QSTopUniversities&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=allc-bba-br-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EU Business School</a> being one of them. It shouldn’t be too much of a challenge to pursue your dream job after graduating either, considering the hustling and bustling city was ranked 27^th in the world for employer activity in the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings/2019">QS Best Student Cities 2019</a>.</p>