If you are a student in Catalonia, having an <\/span>international student card<\/b> can make your academic life easier and open up a world of advantages. This card certifies your student status and allows you to access <\/span>discounts and benefits<\/b> in transport, leisure, culture, accommodation, shops, and digital platforms, both in Spain and in other European and global countries.<\/span><\/p>\n In this complete guide, we will explain how to apply for the <\/span>ISIC Card<\/b>, its requirements, steps to follow, and all the benefits you can take advantage of during your university years. We also include complementary information about other youth cards that, although not strictly academic, can be useful for students.<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, we give practical tips for managing your budget and making the most of discounts during your studies at <\/span>Unihabit<\/b> <\/a>residences, or if you plan to study or travel outside Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The <\/span>International Student Identity Card (ISIC)<\/b> is the globally recognized card that identifies students and certifies their academic status. It is especially useful for international or Erasmus students, as it facilitates mobility, access to benefits, and discounts worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n With the ISIC Card, you can access discounts across a wide variety of sectors:<\/p>\n Services and shops:<\/b> digital platforms such as Spotify Premium, Amazon Prime Student, Adobe Creative Cloud; well-known brands like Apple, Microsoft, Adidas, or Levi\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n To make the most of your university experience, combine the benefits of the ISIC Card with all the information about the city. Discover our tips and plans in the <\/span>Complete Guide to Studying and Living in Barcelona<\/b>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> In Catalonia, there are also other youth<\/strong> cards that, although they do not formally certify student status, can be useful for accessing local and European discounts:<\/p>\n<\/div> The <\/span>Carnet Jove<\/b> is a document that identifies young residents in Catalonia and allows them to access discounts and advantages in transport, culture, leisure, training, and local and European activities. The Carnet Jove is a service of the <\/span>Generalitat de Catalunya<\/b><\/a> and is part of the <\/span>European Youth Card Association<\/b><\/a> (EYCA)<\/b>, which extends its benefits to over 30 European countries and all autonomous communities of Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> European validity may vary depending on age and country (in some cases limited to 25 years). For more information about validity and participating countries, see <\/span>Carnet Jove Europa<\/span><\/a> or the <\/span>EYCA<\/span><\/a> website.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Discover the discounts you can access with the Carnet Jove:<\/b> https:\/\/www.carnetjove.cat\/ca\/descomptes\/<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Although both the <\/span>ISIC Card<\/b> and the <\/span>Youth Card<\/b> offer discounts and benefits designed for students and young people, each has a different scope and set of features. Below, we present a table with the main differences to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Comparison Table:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div> If you are an international student or participating in an Erasmus program:<\/span><\/p>\n Manage your budget by taking advantage of scholarships, free credits, and daily discounts.<\/span> In addition to using the discounts offered by student cards, it is important to manage your budget wisely as a university student.<\/span> Combining these strategies with the benefits of your card can help maximize your budget throughout your university years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> 1.<\/b>What is the student card for?<\/b><\/p>\n To access discounts and benefits in transport, leisure, culture, accommodation, shops, and digital platforms.<\/p>\n 2.<\/b>Can I apply if I am under 18 or an international student? Yes, provided you meet enrollment and documentation requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n 3.What is the difference between Carnet Jove and ISIC? The <\/span>Carnet Jove<\/b> is local with integrated European validity for young residents in Catalonia. The <\/span>ISIC<\/b> card is international, endorsed by UNESCO, and valid in over 130 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"carnet-estudiante-internacional-Unihabit-1\"](\"https:\/\/www.unihabit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carnet-estudiante-internacional-Unihabit-1-scaled.jpg\" "\\"carnet-estudiante-internacional-Unihabit-1\\"")
<\/span><\/div>1. ISIC Card \u2013 International Student Card<\/h2><\/div>
What is the ISIC Card<\/a>?<\/b><\/h2><\/div>
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\n Card<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Age<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Main benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Carnet Jove<\/span><\/td>\n 12-30 years (Young people between 12 and 17 years old must complete the process in person).<\/span><\/td>\n Catalonia + Europe<\/span><\/td>\n 8,65\u20ac\/year<\/span><\/td>\n Transport, culture, local and European leisure, discounts at over 8,000 establishments in Catalonia and over 80,000 in Europe, travel assistance insurance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Carnet ISIC<\/span><\/td>\n 12+ (no age limit)<\/span><\/td>\n International (no age limit)<\/span><\/td>\n 11\u20ac for the digital version, 15\u20ac fort the physical version<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n Transport, accommodation, culture, stores, digital platforms, discounts in over 98 countries, and access to thousands of benefits for students at all educational levels.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div> Tips for international and Erasmus students<\/b><\/h2><\/div>
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\n<\/span> At <\/span>Unihabit<\/b>, we share practical tips on <\/span>how to save money as a university student,<\/span><\/a> from taking advantage of scholarships and free credits to discounts on transport, leisure, and daily services.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"carnet-estudiante-internacional-descuentos\"](\"https:\/\/www.unihabit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carnet-estudiante-internacional-descuentos.jpg\" "\\"carnet-estudiante-internacional-descuentos\\"")
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