GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Who Should Apply
Applications are welcome from students who have achieved at least a 2.80 GPA. Students must have completed at least 1 year of full-time university study by the time of study abroad. Previous language experience is not necessary.
Overview
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is among the best academic centers in Spain and the European Union, both for the quality of its teaching staff and for its excellent research. The University currently offers 77 undergraduate courses, 90 doctoral programs, and 328 postgraduate and continuing education courses. The UAB has 43,000 students and over 4,200 members of staff.
Our study abroad program at UAB takes place at the Sant Pau (Casa Convalescència) and the Eixample Campuses. The Casa de Convalescència is one of the buildings located within the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau grounds and constitutes one of the late works of Catalan Modernism. The complex was declared a Historic Artistic Monument in 1978 and later named part of UNESCO's Cultural Heritage for Humanity in 1997. The Eixample Campus is located in the central part of Barcelona. It is very close to several Metro and bus stops. Our students may choose courses from either of these two campuses as the connection is easy and can be done in only 20 minutes.
Academic Highlights
Students choose courses from the tracks offered in addition to a Spanish language course
Track A: Language-Business-Economics-Politics in Eixample Campus
Track B: Language-Art-Architecture in Sant Pau Campus
Track C: Mediterranean Studies in Sant Pau Campus
No previous language experience is necessary.
Location
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan, avant garde city in the northeast of Spain on the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for its artistic works and culture, and represents the spirit of the different Mediterranean peoples that have formed its present personality. Barcelona has many museums and architectural creations that will captivate its visitors. It is impossible to spend time in this city without being impressed by its cultural heritage, and leaving with a greater understanding of our globalized world.
Housing
Students may choose from 3 different housing options: homestay, shared apartment, or an off-campus student residence.
About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Programs in Europe
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs are created with individual student's goals in mind. Our programs are built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by our amazing staff, both in the U.S. and overseas. Our Discovery Model provides every student with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Our North American staff counsels each student through the application and enrollment process, and our on-site Resident Coordinators set up a calendar of activities for students related to each area of discovery. These activities are more than just tourist excursions, and include opportunities like networking events, local festivals, gallery openings, and other similar events that you can't find in a travel book.
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs include everything you would expect in a study abroad program: guaranteed housing, 24-hour in-country support, an in-country multi-day orientation program, comprehensive pre-departure services, excursions, and discovery activities to make the most out of each student's experience. Students of all majors are welcome to apply, and no prior language skill is required even for foreign-speaking destinations as some or all courses are taught in English at each university. Scholarships are available.
Contact Us
· Email: studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org
· Call Toll Free: 1-800-980-0033
· Learn more about this program on our website.
