- Metro: nearest stop to UPF is Ciutadella Vila Olímpica on Línia 4
- Bus: routes to UPF are H16, V21, 136
- Tram: nearest stop to UPF is Ciutadella Vila Olímpica on line T4
Pompeu Fabra University
Campus de la Ciutadella
Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
08005 Barcelona
Spain
Getting to Barcelona
Delegates are responsible for their travel arrangements and travel costs to and from Barcelona.
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, also known as Barcelona Airport, is the main international gateway to the city. Please note that the airport has two terminals. Located around 12 km from the city centre, most airport-to-city transfers take around 40 mins.
Public transport
TMB operates Barcelona's metro, bus and tram network. Both airport terminals are connected to the network, and a one-way ticket costs 5.15€.
Taxi
Taxis from the airport to the city centre and take around 30 mins. Barcelona taxis are black and yellow and can easily be found at the taxi stand outside the airport terminals.
The journey takes around 30 mins and costs around 30€, however please note that surcharges may be added during certain times of service.
Visas
Everyone entering Spain must have a valid passport or, in the case of European Union member states, a national identity card. Visas are required for some countries.
THE can provide letters of invitation for registered delegates when requested, please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have registered. We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications.
Please note that it can take 30-60 days to process a visa application so early application is recommended. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the registration fee will apply.
We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your visit. Please consider Covid-19 travel regulations in your destination and home country when choosing your level of cover. Please contact your travel agent for further details.
Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Below you will find information about the official event hotels, as well as a map below through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodation if you do not wish to stay at the official hotels. You can hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to Pompeu Fabra University.
Discover Barcelona
La Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família is a one-of-a-kind temple, for its origins, foundation and purpose. Fruit of the work of genius architect Antoni Gaudí. Five generations now have watched the Temple progress in Barcelona. Today, more than 135 years after the laying of the cornerstone, construction continues on the Basilica.
Park Güell
Park Güell, designed by Antoni Gaudi, is a Unesco heritage site and a must-visit if you are in Barcelona. A visit to the park gives us insight into the brilliance of Gaudi and is a great way to discover his eclectic and unique style. The venue is steeped in history, and today, it is one of the most famous landmarks in the city, seeing over 9 million visitors annually.
Museu Picasso
Housing one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist, the Museu Picasso Barcelona is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the 4,251 works that make up the permanent collection.
La Pedrera
Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, was designed by Antoni Gaudi and is his most iconic work of civic architecture thanks to its constructional and functional innovations as well as its ornamental and decorative solutions. The name comes from the fact that it was the new home of the Milà family.
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
The museum is located in the Palau Nacional of Montjuïc, constructed for the International Exposition of 1929. Visiting the museum to see the best collection of Romanesque mural paintings in the world and the most representative artists of Catalan Modernism, such as Gaudí or Casas.
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