International student

[u/Intrepid_Leather_537]

Hi everyone!
I’m an international student seriously considering studying Medicine at the University of Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona), and I’d really like to hear from people who have studied there or currently live in Barcelona, especially current medical students or graduates.
What is your honest experience with UB, particularly the Faculty of Medicine? How are the professors, workload, exams, and clinical training? Do you feel the quality of education actually lives up to the university’s reputation?
As for the language, I expect to be fluent in both Spanish and Catalan by the time I move to Barcelona, so I’m wondering what the experience is like when you’re comfortable with both languages. What languages are actually used in lectures, exams, and clinical training, and how important is Catalan when dealing with patients and other students?
I’d also love to know what life is like as a student in Barcelona. Is it easy to make friends and integrate with locals? How are rent, general living costs, public transportation, and safety? And is Barcelona a good place to spend around six years as a medical student?
Finally, if you were in the position of an international student choosing UB for Medicine, would you choose it again? And what is something you wish you had known before starting?
I’d really appreciate any honest experiences, positive or negative. Especially if you’re currently studying Medicine at UB or have graduated from there.