All incoming overseas students are advised to consult the Guide for Foreign and Exchange Visitors and the Barcelona Centre Universitari website
These are an essential resource which provides information about, among many other things, the cost of living, the weather and climate, meal times, business hours in Spain, transport, events, cultural activities and language services, while also offering advice on how to open a bank account and/or qualifying for a visa. It also provides a brief history of Barcelona and Catalunya.
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