Independent Housing

For students that wish to be in control of every aspect of their housing situation and are up for the challenge of being independent and self-sufficient in a foreign country.

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  • Independent student overlooking Barcelona
  • Woman playing a DJ set
  • Bike on cobblestone street

Independent Housing Benefits

Arrange your own housing and choose every single aspect of your Barcelona living experience.

  • Choose your neighborhood
  • Choose your roommates
  • Set your own rules
  • Decide when you check-in and when you check-out
  • Learn what it is like to be self-sufficient in a foreign country
  • Available Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Independent means independent

By choosing this option, you are willfully relieving ALBA of any responsibility regarding your housing situation in Barcelona. With this housing choice, ALBA will not be able to provide you with help or advice or counseling with regard to your neighborhood, apartment/house, maintenance, hired services, roommates or anything associated with housing conditions. Nevertheless, for reasons of health and safety, you are required to inform ALBA where you are going to be living once you have confirmed your accommodations.

Price:

 ALBA will not charge you for this option

Students must find their accommodation and pay their landlord directly.

For questions related to this or any other housing option, please contact us via email.

All Housing Options

Independent Student

Independent Housing

For students that wish to be in control of every aspect of their housing situation and are up for the challenge of being independent and self-sufficient in a foreign country.

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  • Winter
  • Spring
Students having breakfast at their apartment

ALBA Shared Apartment

For students looking for an easy housing solution, where the details are arranged by ALBA, and want to share with other ALBA students.

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  • Spring
  • Summer
Find a family abroad

Family Homestay

For students wanting to connect with a local family environment, be a part of their local daily routines and experience a bit more local culture.

  • Fall
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  • Spring
  • Summer
Live with a local in Barcelona

Live with a Local

For students interested in living with a younger or older working professional and quickly integrating into the vibrant local lifestyle.

  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
Student Residence Hall

Student Residency

For students in search of an international housing experience with students from all over the world. Student Residencies offer beautifully designed rooms or apartments, and top service.

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