FAQs | La Salle Campus Barcelona

LIVING IN BARCELONA: 

• Is it necessary to speak Catalan to be able to communicate both in the city and on campus?

  Not necessarily, speaking Spanish or English is enough to communicate both in Barcelona and on campus. Barcelona, being a cosmopolitan city, is prepared for visitors from all over the world and at La Salle, being an international University, multiple languages are spoken.

  Even so, although it is not mandatory to learn Catalan to live in Barcelona, it is a gesture of goodwill towards the local culture and can improve integration and communication. In addition, learning a new language is always an enriching experience that can open doors to new opportunities in the professional field.

  You can find more information about Catalan courses here: Study Catalan before arriving in Catalonia. Department of Research and Universities (gencat.cat)

• Is it necessary to speak Catalan to be able to communicate both in the city and on campus?

  Not necessarily, speaking Spanish or English is enough to communicate both in Barcelona and on campus. Barcelona, being a cosmopolitan city, is prepared for visitors from all over the world and at La Salle, being an international University, multiple languages are spoken.

  Even so, although it is not mandatory to learn Catalan to live in Barcelona, it is a gesture of goodwill towards the local culture and can improve integration and communication. In addition, learning a new language is always an enriching experience that can open doors to new opportunities in the professional field.

  You can find more information about Catalan courses here: Study Catalan before arriving in Catalonia. Department of Research and Universities (gencat.cat)

• Do I need a visa? Can I travel to Barcelona before the program starts and use a tourist visa and once the course starts activate the student visa?

  Depending on the country of residence will determine whether a visa is required or not and depending on the type of studies you come to perform. 

  In case you need it, we recommend that you come directly with your student visa (not tourist visa), since the procedures from here could take a long time.

  For more information and personalized attention, please contact students-office@salleurl.edu.

• How much does it cost to live in Barcelona, approx. per month?

  According to our International Student Guide, the cost of living in Barcelona ranges between 1110€ and 1360€ per month. This amount will vary depending on the type of residence you choose (the location, whether you live alone or sharing an apartment) and the spending habits of each person. 

  For more information and personalized attention, please contact students-office@salleurl.edu 

ADMISSION PROCESS:

• If I am an international student, do I need to validate / apostille my degree? 

  All degrees must be apostilled with the Hague Apostille.  

  It is only necessary to validate the degree of your country if you wish to access a qualifying master's degree (for example: qualifying master's degree in Architecture or Telecommunications). 

  For more information and personalized attention, please contact students-office@salleurl.edu.  

• Do I need to have work experience to be accepted to a Master's or Postgraduate program? 

  This will depend on the master's degree or postgraduate program and will be determined in the interview with the academic coordinator during the admission process. 

• What do the cycle and countercycle modalities refer to and on what date do they start? 

  Cycle is the mode of study that starts in October until September and counter-cycle is the mode that starts in March until February.  Before enrolling in a master's or postgraduate program, you should confirm whether it is available in cycle or counter-cycle. 

• What is the difference between Master and Postgraduate? 

  The difference lies in the time of study.  The Master has a minimum duration of 2 semesters and the Postgraduate has a duration of 1 semester. 

• Once I have been accepted, do I need to pay a reservation fee? 

  Yes, that's right. Once accepted in the master, you will receive an email with the positive resolution of your application and the steps to follow to formalize your enrollment. The first step will be to pay a reservation fee of €1,000. 

  When full payment is made, the €1,000 reservation fee will be included in the final total price. 

• What are the main differences between a university degree and a degree of its own?  

  University degrees can only be issued by universities recognized by the government (such as the URL of which La Salle-URL is a member) and are accredited by the relevant educational authorities. These degrees can be homologated and validated in other countries, which means that they are recognized internationally and allow you to access graduate programs, such as a doctorate, anywhere in the world. 

  On the other hand, the degrees can be awarded by both university and non-university educational institutions. These degrees are not usually recognized outside the country in which they were earned, which means that they cannot be recognized or validated in other countries. Generally, these types of degrees are of a professional nature. In addition, they do not usually give access to postgraduate programs, such as a doctorate. 

  It is important to note that the validity and recognition of degrees may vary from country to country and from educational institution to educational institution. 

• Does the Master's Degree include mandatory internships? 

  No, they are not mandatory. Internships are optional. Students have free access to the La Salle-URL job bank, where they can find multiple offers, both internships and employment at national or international level. 

  For more information and a personalized attention, please contact: borsa@salleurl.edu  

• At the end of the Master's program, do I receive a degree/diploma? How long does it take to receive it? 

  At the end of the Master's program, you will have to process your diploma by paying the relevant administrative fees. In the case of an official degree, it usually takes about 2 years because the degree is issued by the Spanish Ministry of Education. In the case of an official degree, it usually takes about 1 year because it is issued by the Rectorate of the University where you have completed your studies, in this case the Ramon Llull University. 

  *In the case of pursuing a Master's degree without a previous university degree, you must process the degree directly with La Salle. 

  For more information: La Salle-URL Degree I Application/Request (salleurl.edu)  

FINANCING AND SCHOLARSHIPS: 

• Can the Master's tuition be paid in installments? 

  Yes, La Salle-URL offers the option of paying in installments of up to 12 months.  

  For more information, contact: admissions@salleurl.edu   

• What scholarships do I have access to? 

  La Salle-URL offers different scholarships and special conditions. The availability and type of scholarships is subject to change depending on when the prospective student starts the admission process. 

  For more information, we invite you to review our scholarships on the website https://www.salleurl.edu/es/admisiones/masters/becas , and consult with your Admissions Counsellor for the one that best fits your personal and/or professional situation. 

• Does the FUNDAE Bonus for Masters and Postgraduate Degrees apply? How can I apply for it?   

  The FUNDAE Bonus applies only to Master's Degrees (except SAP Consulting) and Specialization Courses. It does not apply to Postgraduate Courses.  

  The subsidized training is a credit granted to companies to invest in training for their workers and is obtained from contributions made by companies and workers to the social security system.   

  This initiative is developed by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE). All companies have training credit and this credit has 1 year of durability, if in this year it is not used, it is lost. Although this credit can be accumulated as long as FUNDAE is informed at the beginning of the year. 

  The calculation is made by multiplying the hours of the course by €13 (the rate assigned to on-site university level courses) and €7.5 (online training). Your company must confirm if it has the training credit to credit the maximum amount. 

  At La Salle-URL we do not manage the bonus, but we provide you with all the necessary information to carry out the process. 

  For more information: https://www.salleurl.edu/es/admisiones/masters/programa-de-financiacion-y-ayudas/bonificacion-fundae-empresas  

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• What are my employment possibilities once I finish my studies? 

  La Salle-URL offers its students a 96% employment rate. Students receive +80% international offers, +37,000 job offers per year and more than 13,000 internship offers. 

  All La Salle-URL students have access to the advantages offered by the job center: La Salle Career Services offers a job portal with exclusive offers only available to students, recruitment events from different companies and personalized support throughout the process. 

  For more information and a personalized attention, please contact: borsa@salleurl.edu  

• If I study an online master's degree, do I have access to the job market? 

  Of course, all La Salle-URL students have access to the advantages offered by the job center: La Salle Career Services offers a job portal with exclusive offers only available to students, recruitment events from different companies and personalized support throughout the process. 

  For more information and a personalized attention, please contact: borsa@salleurl.edu  

STUDENT SERVICES:

• What services do we have access to as La Salle-URL students? 

  As a student of La Salle-URL you will have access to any service offered by the campus: the career guidance department, the Technova business incubator, the Alumni network, the sports center with swimming pool, the restaurant - cafeteria, the library, among others.  

  Check all university services here: https://www.salleurl.edu/es/el-campus  

• Is there any parking lot on campus? 

  Yes, that's right. La Salle Campus Barcelona has built-in private parking for its students and teachers and is open 365 days a year. There is the possibility to manage a monthly or annual subscription.

  For more information, please contact:  

  analia.cortese@salle.url.edu  

  david.polidura@salle.url.edu  

ADMISSION PROCESS:

• Can I participate in a distance learning course? 

  Yes, you can attend our face-to-face courses 100% remotely with the Smart Learning methodology. You can connect to the same live classroom and participate in real time, make queries and see the interactive whiteboard of the teacher. We have students attending our courses in and out of the classroom, from different geographical locations. 

• What qualification is obtained at the end of the courses? 

  At the end of the courses, you will obtain a Diploma of Specialization from La Salle-URL. Additionally, for the University Expert degrees, you can apply to the academic secretary's office for the University Expert degree of 15 ECTS of the Ramon LLull University, providing the necessary documentation for the process and paying the fees for the issuance of the degree. 

• Who are the Specialization Courses for?  

  Our courses are aimed at people with experience, the most common profile of students in our courses are professionals seeking job growth or specialization in their area of knowledge. We also have training courses specially designed for more experienced professionals who are looking for more advanced knowledge. Depending on your objectives, our admissions team will recommend the most suitable training for you.   

• What are the access requirements for the Specialization Courses? 

  The requirements for access to the courses are only to have work experience related to the field of the course, but there are no requirements at the degree level.  

• What is a University Expert degree? 

  A University Expert degree is a type of degree awarded by La Salle and Ramon LLull University after completing a program equivalent to 15 ECTS. These programs focus on a specific subject area and are designed to provide students with specialized training and advanced knowledge in their field of study. 

FINANCING AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

• What is the FUNDAE bonus and how can I apply for it?   

  The subsidized training is a credit granted to companies to invest in training for their workers and is obtained from contributions made by companies and workers to the social security system. 

  This initiative is developed by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE). All companies have training credit and this credit has 1 year of durability, if in this year it is not used, it is lost. Although this credit can be accumulated as long as FUNDAE is informed at the beginning of the year. 

  The calculation is made by multiplying the hours of the course by €13 (the rate assigned to on-site university level courses) and €7.5 (online training). Your company must confirm if it has the training credit to credit the maximum amount. 

  At La Salle we do not manage the bonus, but we provide you with all the necessary information to complete the process. 

  For more information: https://www.salleurl.edu/es/admisiones/masters/programa-de-financiacion-y-ayudas/bonificacion-fundae-empresas 

• Can several discounts and scholarships be accumulated and what is the maximum discount? 

  Our scholarships and discounts are cumulative as long as they do not exceed the maximum scholarship of 20%. You can consult all the discounts and study grants that we apply in the area of specialization courses in the following link:  

  https://www.salleurl.edu/es/admisiones/cursos-especializacion  

• Does the program provide airport-campus, campus-airport transfers?  

  Yes, we take care of transportation to and from the airport - campus, campus - airport.  

  Schedules are from July 3 to 14, and you can arrive the day before the start and leave the following day (July 2 and 15).  

• Do I need to bring any specific material?  

  No, we take care of all the materials needed for the program.  

• Does the one-week program include the activities listed in the brochure or any organized evening activities?  

  Activities are only included in the full pack (two weeks). For international students we recommend this pack to enjoy a complete experience.  

• Are the bedrooms single or double?  

  The rooms or dormitories are located in the university residence and are for two people of the same sex and are organized by affinity and age.  

  Here you can find more information about the campus and residence: 

   

  Residencia Campus La Salle: Habitaciones y precios (resa.es)

  Residencia Universitaria (Barcelona) - Residencia La Salle Barcelona

• If I come with a friend, can I stay in a double studio with him/her?  

  Reservations can be made so that you can be together if communicated in advance. 

• Is there a discount available?  

  Discount options are available depending on the date of registration.  

• Do I need to have an English certificate?  

  It is not necessary to have an English certificate. If you understand and can communicate in English, you can participate.