Barcelona Study Abroad Experience

The most affordable 6 week summer program in Barcelona!

The Study Abroad Experience through the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona provides you with an incredible opportunity to study intensive Spanish language, take electives in Business or Humanities, and receive credit at your home university - all without breaking the bank.

Options

The summer program at the UAB allows you to choose from a variety of courses so you can learn, improve, or perfect your Spanish as well as get credit for electives taught in English covering Humanities or Business. 

Students can either take a Spanish language class + 1 elective in Humanities or Business or choose 2 electives to always add up to 6 credits in 6 weeks. 

Courses

You have a wide range of courses to choose from to cover all interests and needs for credit.  The UAB purposely keeps class sizes small to encourage interaction and academic rigor as well as to allow the international students to work together.  Most of the courses are taught in English by local faculty, so students don't need to have any prior Spanish language skills.  There are also several options for students who would like to take classes in Spanish.  Please contact a Barcelona SAE advisor if you are interested in the direct enrollment option.

Spanish Language

Summer students at the UAB can take a 3 credit Spanish language course, taught at all levels and based on the on-site placement exam. Class sizes are no larger than 15 people in order to maximize learning.

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 scavenger hunts. 

Depending on the term of your program, you will go on a weekend excursion to:

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

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.

See how much we can pack into a 6-week summer program! 

The itinerary below is meant to give you the outline of the dates for the summer but a full schedule of activities and excursions will be sent to you pre-departure.  Study with Barcelona Study Abroad Experience and really experience the city - the sites, the sounds, the fiestas, and the food!

Please do NOT book flight tickets based on these dates. Please wait until the dates are confirmed to you from a Barcelona SAE representative.

May 30             Arrival day
May 31             Orientation
June 1              Day trip
June 5              Classes start
June 15-17      Weekend excursion outside of Barcelona (included)
July 11             Classes end
July 13             Departure day

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  Valencia

  Valencia is one of Spain’s largest cities yet and offers visitors an impressive array of cultural and historic sites, as well as culinary delights.  Recently, Valencia has reinvented itself as a modern city with parks, museums and aquariums as well as a city-center full of tapas and full of life.

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  Costa Brava

  The beauty of the Mediterranean Sea follows us north from Barcelona to the French border. On the way, our stops include:

  Figueres, to visit the impressive and unique Dalí Museum.
  Cadaqués, to experience this quaint seaside village with its beautiful blue and white buildings and delicious seafood.

Barcelona SAE provides the most affordable 6 week summer program while packing in the activities!

$4950      6 weeks and 6 credits living in an apartment

$5300      6 weeks and 6 credits living in an homestay (breakfast & dinner included)

*Housing is in double rooms, but an individual room may be secured for a supplemental fee.

*Costs may fluctuate based on currency exchange

The Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) Summer Program includes:

•     Tuition costs
•     University Transcript
•     Airport pick-up
•     Housing for the duration of the program
•     One overnight excursion outside of Barcelona
•     Loads of cultural activities
•     24 hour support services
•     Medical and accident insurance
•     Full-time, native English Speaking staff
•     Orientation and re-entry workshops
•     Pre-Departure preparation
•     Academic Advising
•     Independent Travel advice
•     Alumni and Career Services

*Not included: airfare to or from Barcelona, mobile phones, local transportation, items of a personal nature

Housing is offered on a first-come and availability basis.

1. Homestays
2. Apartments
3. Residence Halls

Homestays

A homestay can be one part of meaningful cultural integration and increased safety of the study abroad experience. Homestays are designed to be a mutually valuable experience for both the hosts and the participant. We work to find homestays that want to share their culture and language with the students and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A homestay “family” does not always mean a husband and wife, two children and a cute dog. In fact, what is more common is to live in the apartment of an older, widowed woman who enjoys the company.

The thorough screening process, regular family check-ins and homestay reviews allow us to monitor safety and the quality of the homestays we place our students with.

Homestays include breakfast and dinner every day, laundry services once a week, a set of keys to the apartment to come and go as you please, and an individual or shared bedroom.

Click here for a homestay testimonial from Jamie M., Baylor University.

Apartments

Living in an apartment in Barcelona provides students with a very realistic experience of life in the city. Apartments are fully equipped shared living spaces that Barcelona SAE students may live in jointly with other students – American or international. The apartments are spread throughout the city in safe areas with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and shops.

Students who choose to live in an apartment do not get meals included but have kitchen and cooking facilities. 

Residence Halls

Students may choose to live in one of the several residence halls located throughout Barcelona along with other international students and young professionals. Securing a place in a residence hall is not easy due to limited space and an extra fee applies to this option.