IFSA - BARCELONA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM: UAB
  Barcelona, Spain

WHY STUDY IN BARCELONA?
A thriving metropolis located along the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is one of Europe’s true gems. The city features a beautiful Mediterranean climate, a vibrant business environment, a reputation for some of Spain’s best food, and an “old city” charm complete with iconic Gaudi architecture at seemingly every turn. This student-friendly city is proudly and staunchly Catalunyan, providing insight into the culture and politics of one of Spain’s most intriguing regions.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
With a campus in the heart of Barcelona, highly ranked Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) offers international business, humanities, and Spanish language. Join this vibrant international community for classes, available in English and Spanish, plus a range of activities and campus clubs for a rich immersive experience that will supercharge your Spanish language skills. Complete your Catalan adventure with an IFSA class designed to deepen your understanding of local culture or an internship that will make your resume shine.

Build your own curriculum with a combination of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) classes and an IFSA class. Select three or four classes at UAB along with one IFSA class for a total of 12-15 U.S. semester credit hours.

UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA CLASSES
Classes at UAB are available in art and architecture, business, communication, economics and politics, Mediterranean studies, and Spanish language. Most classes are taught in English, while some classes can be taken in Spanish for students with level B2 language proficiency. See the UAB class catalog for up-to-date offerings. Most classes are worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours each.

IFSA CLASSES
IFSA classes explore disciplines through the lens of the self and the city, helping you to understand the subject in the context of Barcelona, and to apply lessons learned to your future self. In addition to Essential Spanish, select one class from the IFSA class offerings.

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Design Thinking
• The Economics of Professional Soccer
• Entrepreneurship: Creating a Plan of Action
• Food Culture and Spanish Society
• Identity and Politics in Spain
• International Finance
• International Internship Seminar
• Service Operations Management
• Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self
• Social Psychology
• Sustainability and the Global City
• Understanding Spain through its Art

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:

• City-as-Text
• Architecture and Design
• Food and Local Culture
• Foklore
• Barcelona as a Business Hub
• Learning about the Catalan Autonomous Region
• Girona, Figueras, and Costa Brava Day Trips
• Montserrat Day Trip
• Sitges Day Trip
• Seville Weekend Excursion
• Madrid Weekend Excursion

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Academic Support
• Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
• Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
• Education Fees
• Guaranteed Housing
• International Medical Insurance
• Internet Access in Housing
• Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
• Meals (on some programs)
• Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
• On-site Orientation
• On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
• Prearrival Advising

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU