Students at the core
Student & Alumni Life
University life goes far beyond the classroom
At IQS, we want students to live the university experience to the full, going far beyond the lecture theatres. A campus of excellence also encompasses co-curricular activities. Various activities led by committees and clubs are developed at IQS, alongside sports tournaments (both internal to IQS and with other universities).
All of this to foster camaraderie among undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students!
At IQS, you will be able to share with your peers educational activities of great academic rigour, as well as experiences that will enrich your time at university. All this with the help and support of Student & Alumni Life, a department created to support students from their very first day at IQS.
Campus Life
Activities by and for students
Sports leagues
Join one of our sports teams that compete annually in local and national leagues. Join football, basketball, and volleyball teams.
Sports Day
Every year we organize Sports Day, where students can sign up for different sports and compete with their classmates.
Debate club
A space to improve your argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking through debate. Learn to defend ideas and speak in public in a dynamic and fun environment, with the opportunity to attend tournaments all over Spain.
International volunteering
With the Vola programme you will be able to do European volunteering and a learning-by-service programme.
Movers Society
Fancy breaking out of your routine and signing up for top-tier plans like sports tournaments, hackathons, talks, and networking events? Join the MoversSociety to meet brilliant, like-minded people and make the absolute most of uni by living real experiences.
MAGIS
Ignatian spirituality space, open to everyone to pause, reflect and share concerns about life and faith. Weekly meetings for personal and inner growth.
Finance Society
Committee focused on the world of finance: stock market, banking, investment and market analysis. Connect with the sector through events, financial and research articles, workshops and contact with professionals.
Hiking Club
Monthly outgoing to enjoy nature, exercise and disconnect. An active and social way to discover new surroundings.
Book Club
English book club with monthly meetings to share and discuss previously agreed-upon books. Ideal for those who enjoy reading and reflecting in a group.
Chess Club
A group of students passionate about chess. We promote spaces to play on the IQS campus and encourage participation in tournaments (Lichess, simultaneous exhibitions, among others).
E-sports club
We are the IQS e-sports club where we play amateur tournaments, improve, and meet people with the same interests. If you like gaming, having fun, and teaming up, this is the place for you.
Support service
IQS provides students with a wide range of support services during their time at our university. They can access these services whenever they need to focus on their wellbeing and experience at IQS.
SAP
This service provides psychological support for issues related to keeping up with studies, mental health, or personal and family relationships.
Spiritual and Religious Support Service
Spiritual support and a religious focus on issues related to careers, personal or professional issues, and questions about purpose.
Legal Advisory Service
Find out which procedures you need to complete as an international student in Barcelona, with the help of a lawyer specialising in immigration law.
Share the campus with your classmates
Through activities and by participating in clubs, committees, or sports teams. At IQS, you will find plenty of opportunities to connect with your peers, sharing your passions and hobbies while developing new skills.
IQS believes in the value of human connection and the transformative power of sharing experiences with your classmates. Each student forms part of our community, where experiences are shared to enrich your time at university.
On-campus activities
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