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Accommodation

At IQS, we understand how important it is to find a place that feels like home. While we do not have our own accommodation, we offer various options to help you find the ideal place for your stay. It is essential that the accommodation you choose allows you to obtain a certificate of residence registration.

We strongly recommend that students stay in one of the residences we have agreements with. You can find the location of these residences on the map. We suggest contacting the one that best suits your needs directly to check availability and accommodation options.

Other options

If you prefer to live in a flat, IQS has agreements in place with various accommodation providers. We recommend using one of the following platforms, designed exclusively for students.

All you have to do is get in touch with them, follow the indicated steps, and find the option that best suits your needs.

Studentfy – An association in Barcelona that is partnered with IQS. Check their accommodation section. Find Accommodation in Spain Ideal for International Students.
BCU – Barcelona Centre Universitari – This platform offers information on residence halls and rental flats as well as interesting information regarding higher education (research, conferences, living in Barcelona, etc.).
Habitatge Jove – This agency offers flats and rooms for students in Barcelona. It is partnered with BCU.
Caterina House – This company specializes in flats with services for both students and professionals.
Lodgerin – This company specializes in the university/academic mobility sector, both for students and young professionals.

Featured information

The municipal registry of inhabitants certificate (empadronamiento in Spanish) is the official document that certifies your residence in a Spanish municipality. This document is essential for carrying out many legal procedures during your time in Spain.

Before signing a rental contract, make sure that you can obtain this certificate with the contract.

Advice on the municipal registry of inhabitants

Student residence halls: You will have no problem getting registered.
Renting apartments: Ask the landlord if they will provide you with the necessary data for the municipal registry of inhabitants. Although landlords are required to do so, if you detect hesitation from them it is best to look for another option.
Subletting or renting without a contract: You will not be able to obtain the municipal registry of inhabitants certificate.
Tourist flats: Registration with the municipal registry of inhabitants is not possible with tourist flats.

Verify the condition of the flat
Before signing the contract, thoroughly inspect the flat and make sure the appliances are working properly. We recommend taking photos of everything when they hand over the keys to the flat to avoid future misunderstandings.

Verify the documentation
Make sure that the dwelling has a valid certificate of habitability and an energy efficiency certificate. These documents ensure that the flat is fit to be lived in.

Do not make any payments before signing the contract
Read all clauses carefully before signing and avoid making advance payments without an official rental contract.

Make credit card payments
Whenever possible, use your credit card for payments. In the event of an incident, you can ask your bank to cancel the payment or file a claim. Other payment methods may not offer this assurance.

Basic services
In most rentals, electricity, water, gas, telephone, and internet services are not included. Find out about the procedures required to register for them.

Check out rental insurance
Talk to the landlord to find out what insurance the house dwelling has and what coverage they offer in case of an emergency.