Private Universities

Ramon Llull University (URL) www.url.es/

International University of Catalonia (UIC) www.unica.edu/uicweb/

Abat Oliba University (UAO) www.abatoliba.edu/

University of Vic (UVIC) www.uvic.es/ca/inici.html

 

Distance Universities

Open University of Catalonia (UOC) www.uoc.es/

 

 

Pre-inscription and Registration for Universities

Who must complete this process and why? Students who wish to study at university.

Institution/Support Centre:

Department of Innovation, Universities and Enterprise
University of Barcelona Admissions Guidance Office.
Plaça Bonsuccés 5-6. 08001 Barcelona.
Tel: . 93 223 03 23/ 93 223 25 91
accesnet.dursi@gencat.net.

Information on pre-inscription:www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/de/adreces.htm#oficina_pau

What to do in your country of origin

What should I do in my own country? You can start by investigating universities and deciding which ones are of most interest.

Where can I do this?

Discover what Catalan universities have to offer: www10.gencat.net/dursi/AppJava/links.jsp?area=1&sub1=3&sub2=3&sub3=0&idcat=69

What do you want to study and why? www10.gencat.net/dursi/sortides.htm

 

What to do once in Catalonia

PRE-INSCRIPTION

What should I do once in Catalonia? In order to enter the first year of university studies at any of Catalonia's seven public universities you will have to complete a university pre-inscription application. This can be done through the internet: accesnet.gencat.net.

The university pre-inscription system is a coordinated system for allocating students to universities, aimed at guaranteeing equal conditions in the admissions process for first year studies. This system is not applicable to 2nd cycle studies.

In completing the university pre-inscription form, you have a choice of up to 8 study centres, which you should order according to preference. You can also simultaneously apply to private or distance universities, or to universities in other parts of Spain, although you may only register for studies at one centre.

Where do I pre-inscribe? This can be done over the Internet at: accesnet.gencat.net . Or in person at:

University of Barcelona Admissions Guidance Office.
Plaça Bonsuccés 5-6. 08001 Barcelona.
Tel: . 93 223 03 23/ 93 223 25 91
accesnet.dursi@gencat.net.

Information on pre-inscription: www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/de/adreces.htm#oficina_pau

 

What documentation is required?

Students with PAU (Spanish university admissions test) or equivalent (foreigners must also pass the PAU): PAU card (original and photocopy), or, if a holder of the advanced batxillerat, documentary proof of having completed the pre-university course and of being a mature student; evidence of having completed 5th and 6th year batxillerat and PREU (university preparatory course), and documentary proof of being a mature student (original and photocopy).

University degree and diploma students and equivalent: a grades certificate for all courses completed (original and photocopy). The grades certificate should indicate thet the qualification has been requested, or alternatively, the receipt for the request or the qualification should be presented. Students with foreign university studies: official recognition of their qualification (issued by the Ministry of Education and Science) and a grades certificate for all courses studied (accompanied by a sworn translation if necessary).

Students with advanced vocational training: official certificate of the final qualification issued by the study centre (original and photocopy).

Students who have completed an approved COU (university access course) but not PAU: documentary evidence of grades awarded for 1st/2nd/3rd BUP (former batxillerat) and for COU (university access course), or alternatively, evidence of having registered for PAU; if studies have been formally recognised, a certificate issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture and a grades certificate (original and photocopy). Access can only be obtained to diplomas via this route and pre-inscription should be made through the September call for applications .

Students with partial recognition of foreign studies: documentary evidence of recognition of studies. Students who have obtained partial recognition (less than 60 credits) must make a pre-inscription application but this will only be applicable to the centre that has recognised the studies. These are granted a qualification of 5.00.

Where can I obtain further information?www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/un/preins_info_gral.htm

When should I commence the process? www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/un/preins_terminis.htm

June call for applications.
Over the internet: 25 May to 8 July.

September call for applications.
Over the internet: 26 to 28 September.

Change of preferences.
Students may change their preferences as often as they wish until the closing date.

Place allocation following either of the calls for applications is notified on the internet ataccesnet.gencat.net and in lists displayed in Admissions Guidance Office branches and in universities.

What do I need to do? Once a student has been allocated a place at a university, the next step is to register.

Where should I register? At the centre where you have been allocated a place.

When should I do this? www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/un/terminis_matricula.htm

 

Where can I obtain additional information? www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/un/terminis_matricula.htm

Studies at Catalan universities.
www.estudiaracatalunya.net/dursi/default.jsp
Tel. 93 552 67 00 Tel. Oficina: 93 223 03 23/93 223 25 91 
ucat@gencat.net

Additional information on PAU (university admissions test)

What do I need to do the PAU? The PAU is aimed at assessing a student's academic level and knowledge acquired in previous studies.

Where can I apply to do the PAU?

PAU Organising Office.
Via Laietana, 33, 2a planta. 08002 Barcelona.
Tel: 93 552 69 80. Fax. 93 552 69 83
Email: coordinaciopau.dursi@gencat.net

What documentation is required?

Your PAU registration card
An identity card (you may be asked to identify yourself by a member of the examining board at any time during the test).

On the first day of the exam, each student is issued with a set of barcoded labels that will ensure student anonymity in correcting the exams. The student is required to attach a label in the spaces indicated on each of the exam booklets, both front and back. Blank booklets must have labels attached to them and must be handed in..
Only one booklet per test will be issued to each student.

A certificate that proves attendance at the PAU can be obtained from the head examiner for your centre.

When should I apply to do the PAU? Two PAU calls - an ordinary call and an extraordinary call - are announced annually. A student may sit the PAU a maximum of four times. A student is considered to have sat a PAU if he/she has taken any one of the PAU exams in a sitting.

Where can I obtain further information? www10.gencat.net/dursi/ca/un/pau.htm

Updated May 2007