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Blau Student Housing — Location Guide
Major Barcelona Universities Near Blau: A Complete Commute Guide
Blau Student Housing is located on Carrer del Perú in Poblenou's 22@ district — one of Barcelona's most connected and internationally oriented neighborhoods. This guide covers the commute from Blau to every major university and school in Barcelona, with exact times by bike, public transport, car and on foot.
All commute times are based on Google Maps data. Whether you are a student choosing where to live or a parent evaluating how far your child will need to travel each day, this guide gives you the complete picture in one place.
Walking Distance — Under 15 Minutes
Several institutions are close enough to Blau that no transport is needed at all. For students at these schools, the commute is simply a short walk through Poblenou's streets.
UOC — Open University of Catalonia
UOC's Barcelona offices are the closest of any institution to Blau — just 550 metres away. By bike, the journey takes 2 minutes. By car, 3 minutes. For postgraduate students attending occasional in-person sessions at UOC, the proximity is exceptional.
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Econova Institute of Architecture & Engineering
600m · 9 min walkEconova is just 600 metres from Blau — a 9-minute walk or 4-minute bike ride. For architecture and engineering students, the building and the neighborhood are directly relevant to their field.
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UPF — Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Campus del Poblenou)
UPF's Poblenou campus is just 1.0 km from Blau — a 14-minute walk via Carrer del Perú, 5 minutes by bike or 12 minutes by bus (H14 from Marroc - Bac de Roda, every 12 minutes). By car, the journey takes 7 minutes. For exchange and international students at UPF's Poblenou campus, Blau is one of the most conveniently located residences available.
Under 20 Minutes by Bike or Transit
Most of Barcelona's leading creative and design schools are clustered within a very short distance of Blau. In addition, several business and technology schools fall comfortably within this range. For students at these institutions, moreover, the commute from Blau is one of the shortest available from any managed student residence in the city.
TBS Education Barcelona
TBS Education is just 1.4 km from Blau — 4 minutes by bike or 15 minutes by tram (T6/T5 from Espronceda, every 8 minutes). By car, the journey takes 6 minutes. Furthermore, the walk via Carrer d'Espronceda takes only 19 minutes and passes through some of Poblenou's most interesting streets.
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UB IL3 — Institut de Formació Contínua
IL3's Barcelona facilities are 1.1 km from Blau — 5 minutes by bike, 16 minutes by bus (H14) and 7 minutes by car. The walk takes 16 minutes via Carrer del Perú and Carrer de Bolívia.
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LCI Barcelona
LCI Barcelona is 1.6 km from Blau — 7 minutes by bike, 17 minutes by bus (H14 from Marroc - Bac de Roda, every 12 minutes) or 16 minutes by tram (T6/T5). By car, the journey is 8 minutes.
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BAU — College of Arts & Design
1.7 km · 8 min bikeBAU is 1.7 km from Blau — 8 minutes by bike, 18 minutes by bus (192 from Bilbao - Perú, every 30 minutes) or 20 minutes via L4 metro. By car, the commute takes 8 minutes.
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IAAC — Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
IAAC is 8 minutes by bike from Blau, 20–22 minutes by public transport (Bus 192 from Bilbao - Perú, or L4 metro) and 7 minutes by car. For architecture and urban research students, Poblenou's 22@ district is directly relevant to their field of study.
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UPC — Diagonal-Besòs Campus
UPC's Diagonal-Besòs campus is in the same Poblenou area as Blau — 10 minutes by bike, 17 minutes by tram (T4 from Pere IV, every 8 minutes) and 11 minutes by car.
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Barcelona School of Economics (BSE)
Barcelona School of Economics is 11 minutes by bike from Blau and just 16 minutes by tram (T5/T6 from Espronceda, every 8 minutes). By car, the journey takes 12 minutes. For economics and social science students, it is one of the most accessible institutions from Poblenou.
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fedaEDU — German Business School Barcelona
fedaEDU is 9 minutes by bike from Blau and 21 minutes by metro (L2 from Bac de Roda, every 4 minutes). By car, the journey takes 12 minutes. The frequent metro connection makes the daily commute reliable and predictable.
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Barcelona Academy of Art
Barcelona Academy of Art is 11 minutes by bike from Blau and 25 minutes by public transport (H12 bus from Gran Via - Espronceda, every 10 minutes, or Bus 7). By car, the journey takes 13 minutes.
20 to 35 Minutes by Public Transport
Several well-known business, design and professional schools are reachable from Blau within 20 to 35 minutes by public transport. For students at these institutions, the commute is manageable — and the lifestyle advantages of living in Poblenou make it a worthwhile trade-off for many.
ESERP Digital Business & Law School
27 min transitESERP is 12 minutes by bike from Blau, 26–27 minutes by public transport (L2 metro or bus 7) and 15 minutes by car. For students in digital business and law, the 22@ ecosystem aligns naturally with their field.
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Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
The main campus of Universitat de Barcelona on Gran Via is 19 minutes by bike from Blau, 30–32 minutes by public transport (T5/T6 + L1, or L2 metro) and 19 minutes by car. UB is one of Spain's largest and most prestigious universities, offering programs across virtually all disciplines.
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EADA Business School
EADA is 17 minutes by bike from Blau, 34 minutes by public transport (T5/T6 + X1 bus from Espronceda, every 9 minutes) and 16 minutes by car. For students who drive, Blau's underground parking is a practical advantage.
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Euroaula
Euroaula is 17 minutes by bike from Blau, 32–35 minutes by public transport (T5/T6 + L1, or L2 metro) and 16 minutes by car. For students in tourism, hospitality and related programs, the commute is manageable from Poblenou.
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ELISAVA — Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
ELISAVA is 17 minutes by bike from Blau, 33–37 minutes by public transport (H14 bus or L2 + L3 metro) and 17 minutes by car. For design and engineering students, Poblenou's creative atmosphere offers a natural complement to ELISAVA's program focus.
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IED Barcelona — Istituto Europeo di Design
IED Barcelona is 21 minutes by bike from Blau, 38–41 minutes by public transport (T5/T6 + L1 + L3) and 20 minutes by car. For fashion, design and visual communication students, the Gràcia neighborhood location is well connected from Poblenou.
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C3S Business School
C3S Business School is 23 minutes by bike from Blau, 36 minutes by public transport (L2 + L5 metro from Bac de Roda, every 4 minutes) and 21 minutes by car.
Further Away — Car Recommended
Some well-known Barcelona institutions are located further from Poblenou. For students who drive, Blau's on-site underground parking makes these commutes significantly more manageable. The parking facility is secure, well-lit and spacious — with 24/7 CCTV and controlled access. Parking is available at an additional cost.
Abat Oliba CEU University
Abat Oliba CEU is 20 minutes by car from Blau. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 7 minutes. For CEU students who drive, Blau's secure underground parking removes the daily challenge of street parking in Barcelona.
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La Salle — Campus Barcelona (Ramon Llull University)
La Salle's Barcelona campus is 19 minutes by car from Blau. Public transport takes approximately 56 minutes to 1 hour, and the bike commute is 36 minutes. For La Salle students who drive, Blau's secure underground parking — spacious, CCTV-monitored and with controlled access — removes the daily frustration of street parking in Barcelona entirely.
EAE Business School Barcelona
EAE Business School is 21 minutes by bike from Blau, 35 minutes by public transport (T5/T6 + L1) and 20 minutes by car. For students who drive, Blau's underground parking removes the daily challenge of street parking.
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EU Business School Barcelona
EU Business School's Diagonal campus is 28 minutes by car from Blau, 26 minutes by bike and 48 minutes by public transport. Students who drive benefit from Blau's underground parking, which removes the daily challenge of finding street parking near the campus.
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ESADE — Pedralbes Campus
ESADE's Pedralbes campus is 24 minutes by car from Blau and 36 minutes by bike. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour. For ESADE students who drive, Blau's underground parking makes the daily commute straightforward. Many ESADE students choose Poblenou specifically for its lifestyle — calmer streets, beach access and a more balanced daily routine — rather than campus proximity.
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ESADE — Sant Cugat Campus
ESADE's Sant Cugat campus is 25 minutes by car from Blau. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 23 minutes. As a result, this campus is best suited to students who drive — with Blau's parking facility removing one of the main daily logistical challenges.
Why Poblenou Works as a Base for Any Barcelona University
Even for universities that are not within cycling distance, Poblenou consistently ranks as one of the most popular neighborhoods among international students in Barcelona. The reason is not only proximity — it is the quality of daily life the neighborhood offers.
Poblenou combines beach access, a productive café culture, an international community, coworking spaces and a calmer residential atmosphere than the tourist center. Moreover, for students whose program is demanding, the ability to decompress quickly — a walk to the sea, a yoga class, a quiet evening in a neighborhood that feels like home — makes a measurable difference to wellbeing and academic performance across a full year. Discover why so many international students choose Poblenou in Barcelona.
Furthermore, for parents evaluating their child's housing options, read the complete guide to safe student housing in Barcelona for parents.
Blau Student Housing — Poblenou, Barcelona
Carrer del Perú 110, 08018 Barcelona. Private studios, 24/7 security, on-site medical support, in-house Spanish courses, underground parking and an international community in the heart of the 22@ innovation district.
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