Practical information for your arrival

Location

Carrer Pere Serra, 1-15
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès

How to Get to ETSAV

Train Lines: S1 or S2 (from Barcelona, Terrassa, or Sabadell).
Train Stop: Sant Cugat Centre.

Lodging

Our university may offer access to student dormitories, conveniently located on the Campus. These are privately managed but under a university agreement. The acceptance email you will receive from ETSAV provides preferent access. Both shared or private dorms are available online. Be careful with potential frauds: if possible, never pay in advance before checking the room or the accommodation in person.

Orientation Week (OW)

UPC offers an Orientation Week for international students:
When? September for the fall semester;  February: for the spring semester.
Where? In the Barcelona Campus.
How to Enrol? Check further information and procedures here.

Attention! If you cannot attend the OW, you must visit the International Mobility Office (OMI-Barcelona) during the first few days after your arrival to receive necessary orientation and handle mandatory legal procedures.

Catalan and Spanish Courses

We strongly recommend that you consider taking a Catalan and/or Spanish course, as most academic courses at ETSAV are taught in these languages, with Catalan being the most commonly used. More information is available on the Catalan and Spanish courses page.