When you start university, you discover that being a student comes with many advantages. One of them is the student ID card<\/strong>, a document that not only identifies you within your university but also gives you access to exclusive services and discounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about the university student ID card and the benefits offered by some of the main universities in Catalonia.<\/p>\n When you begin university, one of the first documents you may receive is your student ID card<\/strong>. Many people only use it to identify themselves within the university, but this card has many more benefits than simply using it on campus.<\/p>\n Depending on the university where you study, this card may give you access to different facilities and various discounts, such as:<\/p>\n If you are going to study in Barcelona, Manresa, Sant Cugat or Girona<\/strong> and would like to live in a student residence such as Unihabit<\/strong>, knowing all these benefits will help you make the most of your university experience.<\/p>\n<\/div> The university student ID card<\/strong> confirms that you are enrolled at a university. For this reason, if you are studying, it is highly recommended that you know what it is used for. It is usually used to:<\/p>\n The card may be digital or physical, so if it is more convenient for you, you can keep it on your mobile phone without any problem.<\/p>\n<\/div> Each university has its own benefits<\/strong>, which is why it is very important to know where you are going to study and identify the advantages offered by each university, such as discounts, campus access and different offers. Below, we will show you some of the main benefits offered by universities such as UB, UAB, UPF, UPC, UdG, Blanquerna and FUB Manresa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div> If you study at UB<\/a><\/strong>, your student ID card will allow you to access many campus services and enjoy different benefits<\/strong> both inside and outside the university.<\/p>\n If you are also looking for student accommodation in Barcelona, the Barcelona Ciutat Vella student residence<\/strong><\/a> is an ideal option for UB students thanks to its central location, allowing you to stay close to the university and enjoy all the services the city has to offer.<\/p>\n Among the benefits are:<\/p>\n With the UAB<\/a> <\/strong>student ID card, you can access university services and benefits<\/strong> that make your student life easier. It also includes several discounts that can help improve your overall experience.<\/p>\n If you study at UAB and are looking for a student residence with good connections to Barcelona and the university campus, the Sant Cugat student residence<\/a><\/strong> or the Gr\u00e0cia student residence<\/a><\/strong> offers a comfortable environment for students, with spaces designed for studying, relaxing and sharing the university experience.<\/p>\n Some of the benefits include:<\/p>\n UPF<\/a> <\/strong>students can use their student ID card to access different academic and cultural benefits.<\/p>\n If you study at UPF and are looking for accommodation in Barcelona, the Unihabit Barcelona Ciutat Vella student residence<\/a><\/strong> is an ideal option thanks to its central location and proximity to different university campuses, allowing you to save time on commuting and enjoy university life even more.<\/p>\n Its main benefits include:<\/p>\n UPC<\/a> <\/strong>offers a very beneficial student ID card for students studying engineering, architecture<\/strong> and other technological fields.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are going to study at UPC and are looking for student accommodation, the Gr\u00e0cia and Sant Cugat student residences<\/strong> are ideal options for students who want to live close to their study centres, with spaces adapted for studying and university life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Its benefits include:<\/p>\n The UdG<\/a> <\/strong>university student ID card<\/a><\/strong> gives access to different benefits designed to make everyday student life easier. Here, you can also take the opportunity to stay at the Girona student residence<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n These include:<\/p>\n If you study at Blanquerna<\/a> <\/strong>and stay at the Barcelona student residence<\/a><\/strong>, you will find the campus just a few minutes away, making your daily journey to university much easier. In addition, you will be able to use all the university services<\/strong> available.<\/p>\n With your student ID card, you can enjoy:<\/p>\n If you are going to study at FUB Manresa<\/a><\/strong> and are looking for accommodation close to the university, the Manresa student residence<\/a><\/strong> is an ideal option for living near the university, saving time on commuting and enjoying an environment designed for students.<\/p>\n Its benefits include:<\/p>\n Many students do not know where to find all the information they need about student ID cards<\/strong>. For this reason, to get the most out of it, we recommend the following:<\/p>\n If you study in a city such as Barcelona, Girona, Sant Cugat or Manresa<\/strong> and choose a student residence such as Unihabit<\/strong><\/a>, you will have a great opportunity to live close to your university, make the most of its facilities and benefits, and enjoy your university experience.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>
What is a student ID card?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
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Student ID card benefits according to your university<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
University of Barcelona (UB)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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University Pompeu Fabra (UPF)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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University of Girona (UdG)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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Blanquerna \u2013 Ramon Llull University<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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FUB Manresa (University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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How to make the most of your student ID card<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
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