Housing Information

Homestay:
Homestays are the norm for Spain, and are encouraged by ISA. ISA participants living in homestays will be provided with three meals per day (except on ISA excursion days) and laundry service once per week for the official duration of the program. This is included in the ISA program cost. Students usually share a bedroom with another ISA student, but have the option of paying extra to secure an individual room.

ISA Apartment:
Apartments are assigned on a first-come/first-serve basis, and availability is limited. Rent is included in the program price. Students are placed in furnished, centrally located apartments. All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university. Meals and laundry service are not included. A $750 refundable apartment deposit is required.

Independent Housing or Residencias:
Students may opt to secure housing independently. Students who select this option receive a discount equal to the housing portion (room, board and laundry) of the program price. ISA is happy to recommend several residencias for students interested in this option. Please contact the ISA office for more details. It is important that you are aware that residencias fill up quickly in Barcelona and if you choose this option you may want to have a back up plan to find housing in case your room is not available.