Living in Barcelona

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and avant-garde city whose high commercial, cultural, financial and tourist activity positions it as one of the preferred destinations in the world

Its privileged location on the shores of the Mediterranean not only defines its climate, marked by warm temperatures in summer and mild in winter, but also its gastronomy, which is very varied and complete. The Catalan capital is full of all kinds of venues, from traditional restaurants and tapas bars to international food establishments (Asian, Mexican, Indian, etc.) and fusion cuisine.

Barcelona has established itself in recent years as a benchmark city in the field of avant-garde, trends, design and image thanks to an extensive offer of leisure and culture that includes numerous museums (MNAC, MACBA, CCCB, Museu del Disseny, Joan Miró Foundation, Picasso Museum, etc.), festivals (Primavera Sound, Blanc, Sónar, D'A Film Festival, Grec, Cruïlla, etc.) and other notable events such as La Mercè, the Diada de Sant Jordi, the Barcelona Design Week or the 080 Barcelona Fashion. There are endless options to have fun in a safe environment.

Why study in Barcelona?

LCI Barcelona, the European campus of the LCI Education network, offers students the opportunity to prepare for the professional world in what is considered the fourth most creative city in the world. According to the Survey on the Barcelona City Brand report prepared by BCD, the Catalan capital is the ideal place to study for its wealth and diversity, as well as for the friendliness of its people.

As for accommodation, the School has collaboration agreements with student residences and other complexes that offer preferential conditions to the LCI community. Upon formalizing their enrollment, students will obtain a guide that includes all the information in this regard and will have the advice of the center's professionals.

No matter the season of the year, the visitors always fall in love with Barcelona. It is the perfect city to study for its overflowing energy and its wide range of activities within an incomparable setting in which the creative and innovative architectural works of the master Antoni Gaudí stand out.


Barcelona also represents a gateway to explore Spain and the rest of Europe, allowing students to take advantage of their stay to discover other areas of the Catalan and Spanish geography or spend a weekend in European capitals such as Milan, London or Paris.

If the passion for design, animation or photography runs through your veins, don't think about it and enjoy an unforgettable education experience at LCI Barcelona. We are waiting for you!

Data that will be useful to you

To help you plan your stay, here is a table with the approximate monthly expenses of living in Barcelona (note that the figures may vary depending on the neighborhood, the type of accommodation and the activities you do):


Type Cost per month  
Accommodation (shared)   450€ - 750€  
Telephone45€
Food200€ - 300€
Transport60€
Health insurance60€

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