The semester, explained for Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
First Semester 2026-2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
8
Academic calendar
First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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7 terms
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A
Aula
The virtual classroom where students access learning materials, submit assignments, and interact in forums.
C
CdE
Consell d'Estudiants, the representative body for the student community.
P
PAC
Continuous assessment test (Prova d'Avaluació Contínua), the primary method of grading through periodic assignments.
PEC
The Spanish equivalent of PAC (Prueba de Evaluación Continua), used by students in Spanish-language tracks.
PS
Synthesis test (Prova de Síntesi), a final assessment for students who have successfully completed continuous assessment.
PV
Validation test (Prova de Validació), a short final assessment to verify the authorship of PACs.
T
Tauler
The 'Noticeboard' within the virtual classroom where professors post important announcements.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
8 details
Campus Virtual
The central online portal that serves as the entire university environment for students.
Can Jaumandreu
The main headquarters and administrative hub of the UOC located in Barcelona's 22@ district.
Folio
The digital platform used for creating and sharing student portfolios and academic projects.
NIU
Número d'Identificació Universitària, the unique student ID number required for all logins and procedures.
Secretaria
The virtual administrative office used for enrollment, requesting certificates, and managing academic records.
Seu
General term for any of the physical regional centers or headquarters used for administrative support.
U Building
The UOC's research and innovation center located on Rambla del Poblenou.
UOC Card
The digital student identification card available through the university's mobile application.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
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Everything you need to know about living and studying in Barcelona.
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Bus System, Rail System
Nearest Airports
Airport Name
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
BSM Parking Tanatori Les Corts
garage • High
Public parking near the university area.
Saba Carles III
garage • Medium
Secure underground parking in the Les Corts district.
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