Barcelona Study Abroad Experience

International Business and Humanities Program at the UAB

Program

The Study Abroad Experience through the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona provides you with an incredible opportunity to study intensive Spanish language and take electives in your major, minor or general areas and receive credit at your home university.

Options

With the UAB, you can study during the fall semester, spring semester, the full academic year or a summer term. You can also choose to study at the program designed for international students, or directly enroll alongside Spanish students.

Courses

You have a wide range of courses to choose from to cover all interests and needs for credit. The courses are taught in Spanish or in English by local faculty, so there is no prior knowledge of Spanish necessary. The UAB purposely keeps class sizes small to encourage interaction and academic rigor as well as to allow the international students to work together.

Spanish Language

Students at the UAB during the fall or spring semester will take an intensive 90 hour language course, taught at any level and based on the on-site placement exam. The language class sizes are no more than 15 people to maximize the time spent in the classroom on an individual level.

Outside the classroom

Barcelona Study Abroad Experience knows that just as much learning takes place outside the classroom as inside which is why we organize several intercultural activities and excursions throughout the term.

Imagine learning a little more about the history of Spain through a cooking class, or learning about Southern Spain’s traditions while enjoying a Flamenco show. Get to know the barrios, or neighborhoods, of Barcelona in greater detail with small guided tours or learn about immigration affecting the city through diversity scavenger hunts.

Depending on the term of your program, you will go on excursions to:

Madrid - The magnificent capital city with so much to offer from parks to tapas to museums of Spanish masters.

The Costa Brava – the beautiful Catalan coast boasting seaside villages, Dalí museums, stunning scenery and Roman Ruins

Valencia – The coastal city that has re-invented itself in recent years and now offers world-renowned Arts and Sciences museum, aquarium and the home of Spain’s delicious dish – paella.

San Sebastián – An incredible northern city in Spain which holds the essence of a different Spain – the Basque Country – well known for its unique history, language, traditions and culinary treats.

Program

Options

Courses

Spanish Language

Outside the classroom

Depending on the term of your program, you will go on excursions to:

Madrid - The magnificent capital city with so much to offer from parks to tapas to museums of Spanish masters.

The Costa Brava – the beautiful Catalan coast boasting seaside villages, Dalí museums, stunning scenery and Roman Ruins

Valencia – The coastal city that has re-invented itself in recent years and now offers world-renowned Arts and Sciences museum, aquarium and the home of Spain’s delicious dish – paella.

Courses

Liberal Arts Courses

Español para los Negocios

International Business

International Marketing Strategies

Spanish Civilisation and Culture

Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage

Mediterranean Politics and Culture

E-Commerce and Online Business

Spanish Language and Culture Courses

Advanced Spanish (Level B2.2)

Intermediate Spanish (Level B2.1)

Elementary Spanish (Level A1)

Intermediate Spanish (Level B1.1)

Elementary Spanish (Level A2)

Life in Barcelona

The second largest city in Spain and capital of the region of Catalonia, Barcelona provides an ideal environment to experience the local Spanish culture including restaurants, nightlife, parks, sport, art, beaches and outdoor recreation areas. Students will receive intensive language training and have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, students can choose from a wide range of Area Studies courses in English or Spanish towards their major, minor, or general electives. Affordable cost, homestay or apartment living, fun cultural immersion activities and weekend excursions make this the ideal study abroad experience.

Barcelona is situated on its northeastern coast on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The beauty of Barcelona lies in the juxtaposition of ancient and modern. The Romans settled here 2000 years ago and laid the foundations of a cosmopolitan, coast-lined metropolis located between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. Today, both of these natural resources still deserve acclaim among the locals along with the incredible modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí – adding to the 9 World Heritage Sites in this vibrant city. Students from all over the globe come to study in Barcelona.

The world renowned Gothic quarter, the Modernist architecture of Gaudí and the parks, buildings and infrastructure of the 21st century combine to make Barcelona a world-class city. Walk down the bustling pedestrian strip of las ramblas to enjoy cafes, restaurants, market stalls and museums while marveling at the "statuesque" street performers. The coastline boasts a spectacular boardwalk that especially comes to life at night, as well as seven spectacular beaches. Students will find Barcelona to be an exceptional classroom and are encouraged to soak up all this city has to offer both in and out of the classroom.

Did you know that Barcelona:

Has the most UNESCO world heritage sites of any city in the world?
Boasts art and architecture from such famous Spaniards as Picasso, Miró, Dalí and Gaudí?
Has 13 Michelin starred restaurants?
Is home to thousands of students, both from within Spain and around the world?
Has over 3 miles of beach within 15 minutes of the city center?
Is host to a completely bi-lingual community?
Is only a maximum 2 hour flight away from the following cities: Rome, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Madrid?

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