Students from abroad

To be a student at our university is to know Barcelona, a welcoming city of culture that looks to the future. Your future awaits you in Blanquerna. Find out about it.

Studying at Blanquerna means learning through a unique, innovative style of education, the aim of which is to train competent professionals committed to society and to contribute to its progress.

Studying in Blanquerna means having the opportunity to study on a cosmopolitan urban campus in the heart of Barcelona, an international benchmark in the field of research and one of the best cities in the world to live and work.

General admission process

See the specific admission for each degree. The steps are generally as follows:

Pre-enrollment
Admission tests
Submission of documentation
Admission resolution
Enrollment

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Specific documentation for international students

Students from education systems within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), or those with which the Spanish State has an agreement, or international high school diploma holders must apply to the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) to obtain the credential certifying that they meet the requirements to access university studies within the state education system. In other words, a high school diploma equivalency certificate. Although they do not have to sit the University Entrance Exams, without this credential they will not be able to enroll in our bachelor degrees.

These countries are: Germany, Andorra, Austria, European Schools (European Baccalaureate), International Baccalaureate, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, China and Cyprus.

Students from other countries outside the EHEA that do not have an agreement with the Spanish State will be able to enroll by presenting the convalidation of their High School diploma by the Spanish Ministry of Education or the duly authorized Autonomous Communities.

Students can enroll merely by proving they have applied for this convalidation. Therefore, the two procedures are conducted at the same time. However, enrollment is subject to final convalidation, which may take more than three months. The resolution of the convalidation must be made under the terms requested by the person concerned. Otherwise, the results of the exams taken or of the enrollment will not be valid.

Living in Barcelona

If you are a foreign student, check here everything you need to know to live in Barcelona: the main expenses, security advice or visa procedures.

accommodation

Find the accommodation that suits you best: flats, residences or hostels.

Food

You can grab from the faculty menu or the city’s restaurants and cafes. If you prefer, you can also buy food in markets, shops or supermarkets.

Transport

Get around the city with the public transportation network: bus, metro, tram or even bicycle.

Personal expenses

Living in Barcelona goes beyond university life. Expenditure on leisure activities is also a factor to consider.

Health and health insurance

Find out about all the requirements for receiving medical care in Barcelona and consult the documentation you need for health coverage.

Security

Take note of the safety tips so that your experience in Barcelona is the best possible.

Languages

Take a look at the languages spoken in the city. Tant si vols estudiar català com castellà, trobaràs tot un seguit de recursos per començar.

Visa

Here you will find everything you need to know about visa procedures for your stay in the city.

Sports and leisure

Exercise at any of the municipal or private centers or just play outdoor sports! Enjoy all the leisure activities that the city puts at your disposal and discover all the corners of Barcelona.

Contacts

We provide you with a series of reference phones so that you can receive the care you need at any time during your stay.

Qualification system

How do you rate your performance in Catalan universities? What does it mean to study in the Catalan university system and with the European Higher Education System?

Open a bank account

Need to open a bank account in Barcelona? Consult the main banks and the requirements.

viviana estudiant internacional de Global Communication Management

"I came from France to start a new chapter in my life in an unfamiliar environment, and while that means taking on new challenges, I enjoyed it. Barcelona is a great city to study "

Viviana Girard Riera, a bachelor degree student in Global Communication Management.

Get to know Blanquerna-URL

We want you to discover the Blanquerna experience. We therefore provide different activities and sessions where you can find out more about the campus, our facilities, talk to the faculty, and discover your vocation.

Open days

The chance to get to know the three Blanquerna schools
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Professor explicant-li als alumnes el pla d'estudis

Individual in-person visits

Make an appointment, and we'll give you a guided campus visit.
Come and meet us!

Virtual meetings

Ask any questions you may have about our online degrees. We'll help you to choose the right course of study for you for your desired career.
Make an appointment and let's connect!

Education fairs

We attend various education fairs and exhibitions to give prospective students the opportunity to find out more about our university, our approach to teaching and the study options available to you!
Check out the list and come see us!

FAQs

Blanquerna offers in-person language courses for our students. Catalan courses are free. You can find more information in the Life-long learning web section.

You can also find other courses and resources online at Intercat, Parla.cat, 4cats, Viure a Catalunya. Aprenem català des de l'espanyol or SpeakCat.

Each bachelor degree has its own singularities. Check out the number of possible study visits, the total number of hours, and the agreements for each of the studies.

All of our bachelor degrees are official. You will therefore be able to practice in your home country. However, each bachelor degree varies depending on the country and its regulations. That is why we offer international mobility programs and complementary studies, such as master degrees.

All of our bachelor degree and master degree studies begin during the second week of September. To allow for the dates and deadlines for enrollment and pre-enrollment.

The courses run until May/June, and are divided into two semesters with two exam periods.

When teaching the courses, Blanquerna favors Catalan because of the culture and context of the region. However, we try to adapt to all our students: particularly during the first year, professors can adapt the courses. Therefore, international students will have time to get used to Catalan before taking courses in this language. What is more, the exams and course work can be completed in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Our university also offers bachelor degrees that are entirely in Spanish or English. Find out which ones are available.

Contact details

At Blanquerna, we can provide advice on the admission processes and documentation required in these procedures. Do not hesitate to contact us.

School of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences

[email protected]
tel.: +34 93 253 30 06
C. Cister, 34 08022-Barcelona

School of Health Sciences

[email protected]
tel: +34 93 253 30 69
C. Padilla, 326-332 08025-Barcelona

School of Communication and International Relations

[email protected]
tel: +34 93 253 31 08
Pl. Joan Coromines, s/n 08001 Barcelona

Blanquerna-URL in the rankings

Young University Rankings (2024)

Ramon Llull University (URL) has been ranked in the world ranking of universities under 50 years old - THE Young University Rankings - with very good results. It has achieved the 194th place worldwide and the 5th place in Spain.

Among private universities in Spain, URL is in the 1st position.

22nd edition of 50 CARRERAS 2023

Degrees in Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing and the Degree in Early Childhood Education have ranked third and fifth respectively.

QS World University Ranking by Subject (2023)

The Marketing (URL) and Psychology (Blanquerna-URL) studies stand out, in the 1st and 10th position of Spain in the ranking, and 20-50 and 301-330 in the world.

Ranking CYD (2023)

In the ranking of areas of knowledge, URL is positioned as the 1st university in Spain in Journalism and Communication, and the 3rd Catalan university in the field of Political Science (degree in International Relations).

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 of the Shanghai Ranking

The Psychology degree of the Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences Blanquerna is located in the range 401-500.

U-Ranking Job placement 2023

1st Catalan university in the field of Education. Within it we find the studies of early childhood education, primary education and social education.

U-Ranking Postgraduate Degrees 2023

The URL ranks second in the global ranking of postgraduates (masters and PhD Programs).

World University Rankings 2023

Ramon Llull University (URL) has been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, specifically, among the 501-600 in the world. The University is also ranked 7th in Spain and 4th in the Catalan university system. It has excelled in the area of citations in scientific publications (83.6 points out of 100) and internationally.

U-Ranking (2023)

The URL is positioned in the 1st group of universities with the best teaching performance in Spain and 1st in Catalonia. In the general performance ranking, it appears in the 5th group of best universities in Spain with the best performance.

El Mundo top ranking 250 master's degrees (2022)

Four Blanquerna-URL master's degrees are among the best in Spanish universities: The master's degree in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate Teacher Training, Vocational Training and Language Teaching, the master's degree in Advertising Strategy and Creativity, the master's degree in Educational Psychology and the master's degree in Advanced Journalism and Reporting.