Spain: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

‌Barcelona is Spain's second largest city, as well as the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia. At Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), students will have the option to live and study at a top-ranking school. At UAB, classes are held within an enriching international environment. Students take classes through their Pre-Established Program during the summer term.

Dates & Deadlines

Term: Fall 2025
App Deadline: Friday, March 14th, 2025
Program Dates: September 2nd- December 18th, 2025

Summer and Fall 2025 applications are now open. Students can click the link below to schedule a meeting to go over important details about this program and begin the application process.

Schedule First Steps Meeting

Interested in studying abroad in the Spring of 2026 or later? Please fill out the waitlist form below and the study abroad center will notify you when applications for future terms open. If you are still deciding where or when you want to go abroad, you can also schedule an informational meeting with our office to learn more about the programs we offer and find one that works best for you!

Study Abroad Waitlist Schedule Info Meeting

Unsure where to begin? Visit our Application Process page to learn more!

Spain: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Learn More about UAB

Location

Barcelona has long been considered a tourist destination and a worldwide cultural hub, offering fine food, art, literature, and architecture, as well as a rich and diverse history. The UAB is located just 25 minutes by public transport from the center of Barcelona, a cosmopolitan metropolis on the Mediterranean coast. The UAB campus in Bellaterra is the University’s main campus.

Barcelona is among the world’s best cities in classifications of quality of life, safety, and fairness. Barcelona has established itself as a prestigious brand identified with aspects such as creativity, talent, quality of life, modernity and economic, technical and social progress.

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Academics

The UAB is renowned for its research excellence and the quality of its teaching, being a benchmark center in Europe.

Students can take classes through UAB’s Pre-Established Program. This is a study abroad program offered by UAB that allows students to improve their Spanish language skills and/or study in different subject areas. Offered in a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city center of Barcelona, it is a chance to experience a great city and study towards your major. (Not suitable for Spanish Majors.)

UNI students studying within the College of Business can have the unique opportunity to work on 6 credits towards their major or electives.

Information on course offerings can be found here.

Credits:
UAB uses ECTS credits.
6 ECTS = 3 semester hours (3 credits in the U.S.)

Grades:
UAB Grade = UNI Equivalent
9 -- 10 = A
8.5 -- 8.9 = A
8 -- 8.4 = A-
7.5 -- 7.9 = B+
6.5 -- 7.4 = B
6 -- 6.4 = B-
5.5 -- 5.9 = C+
5 -- 5.4 = C
5 = passing grade
3 -- 4.9 = D

Participant Info

Meet your Advisor:

Stephanie is a full time study abroad advisor who will help you throughout the application process to Spain, including documentation, finances, scholarships, and more. From the application process to financial assistance to preparing for your journey abroad, Stephanie will be with you every step of the way providing guidance and reassurance.

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to Spain.

Immigration Information

Students going to Spain for more than 90 days will need to apply for a student visa.

Your Study Abroad Advisor will help you through this process but it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of the visa application process and to review the latest updates related to their destination country.

Housing & Meals

Students are housed in Vila Universitària, the residential area of the UAB campus. They are located in a natural park land area giving students a relaxing environment which will make them feel at home. UAB offers a residence hall and hotel campus option for the summer stay.

In the residence hall, students are housed in apartment style rooms with two beds, a bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen and dining space.
The hotel offers a traditional hotel style room with mini fridge, TV, desk, bathroom, and wifi.

There are restaurants and coffee shops located in the housing area as well as recreational services such as an outdoor pool, soccer field, volleyball courts, basketball courts, etc. There are grocery stores, laundromats, and ATM machines in this area as well. They offer 24/7 security as well as outdoor wifi.

View information on the housing options, as well as photos, by clicking on the page for Accommodations at UAB.

Summer School

UAB offers a Summer term from the beginning of June to the beginning of July. The course offerings for the summer program offers an opportunity to work towards your major, elective credit, or Spanish-language learning. This program is not suitable for credit towards your Spanish Major. Check out their summer program info here. You can find additional details about other summer options here.

For summer programs, students are responsible for making their own arrangements for housing.

UAB Summer 2025 Cost Estimate - Summer

Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost: $12,530*

*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors

Estimated Total Program Cost	$12,530
Estimated U-bill Charges	$4,883
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs	$7,647

Barcelona Cost Estimate Fall 2025

Barcelona Cost Estimate Spring 2025

Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI

Tuition & Fees	$4,968
Room & Board	$4,993
Books	$400
Personal Expenses	$902
Transportation	$385
Total	$11,544

Source: https://admissions.uni.edu/cost-aid

‌Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:

Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.

Must be over the age of 18 years old
Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
Must be in good standing with the university
UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.