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: Spring 2025
App Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Program Dates: January 9 to April 11, 2025 (dates are subject to change)
To start the application process for Finland in Spring 2025, schedule a meeting with an advisor using the link below.
Interested in studying abroad in the summer of 2025 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!
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.
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 |
Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI
| Tuition & Fees | $4,864 |
| Room & Board | $4,993 |
| Books | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $902 |
| Transportation | $385 |
| Total | $11,544 |
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.