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City: Barcelona, Spain
Large city of 2 million
ASA offers 3 different host institutions in Barcelona to suit any student's level. Feel free to contact an ASA representative so that we can assist you in choosing the right program for you.
Host Institutions:
I: Universitat de Barcelona (UB): Semester/Academic Year - Intermediate & Advanced levels only
II: Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB): Summer, Semester, Academic Year - all levels
IIA: Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB): Semester/Academic Year - Studies with Spaniards for Advanced & Superior levels only
Eligibility: The eligiblity requirements vary, based on which of the 3 universities you plan to attend. Please see our Eligibility page for full details.
Language:
All classes are taught in Spanish at the UB, while the UAB program offers some classes in English.
-Beginners may attend UAB.
-Intermediate level students may attend UAB or UB.
-Advanced/Superior level students may attend UAB or UB.
Credits:
Final transcript for UB and UAB is issued by the Spanish university you attend.
I) Students at the UB can earn 12-13 semester credits during one semester.
II & IIA) Students at the UAB earn up 3, 6 or 9* semester credits during the summer term and 12-15 semester credits during one semester.
Academic Focus:
I) UB: Hispanic Studies and Spanish language program open only to students with an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. All classes are taught in Spanish.
II) UAB: Classes at the Sant Pau and Sarrià campuses (Spanish language, Business/Economics, and Hispanic Studies) are open to all levels.
All language classes are taught in Spanish; electives at Sant Pau and Sarrià are offered in Spanish or English (the majority are in English).
IIA) UAB Studies with Spaniards: The UAB program at the Bellaterra main campus of UAB is open to Advanced and Superior level students;
classes are taught in Spanish, with Spaniards.
Curriculum:
I) UB Semester: Open to intermediate and advanced only. All students take Spanish Grammar and Conversation and then choose 4-5 elective lecture courses in Hispanic Studies. Total approx. 12-14 semester credits.
II) UAB Semester (for all levels): Students take 6 credits of Spanish language plus 2 or 3 elective classes. Each elective is 3 credits. Open to all levels.
IIA) UAB Semester (Studies with Spaniards for Advanced & Superior only): Students take 180 contact hours (equivalent
12 semester credits) of courses of their choosing.
UAB Summer) Option 1: Students may take one 3-credit Spanish language class.
Option 2: Students may take one 3-credit Spanish language class and one 3-credit elective for a total of 6 semester credits.
Option 3: Students may take 1 or 2, 3-credit electives and no Spanish class for a total of 3 or 6 semester credits.
*Students choosing Option 2 or 3 may take an additional elective for an additional fee.
Please contact ASA for detailed pricing.
(Please note: Course selection will be more
limited for students taking 2-3 electives, due to scheduling conflicts of certain electives.)
Volunteer Opportunities:
Semester students in Barcelona will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of volunteer opportunities (not for credit).
For details about volunteering, visit the Course Listings page for your program.
Housing:
All students live with Spanish host families. Three meals per day and laundry once per week are included.
What's Included: Academic credits, tuition, official transcript, on-site director, cell phone, housing/room and board, airport pick-up and drop-off, medical insurance, ISIC card, excursions, pre-departure orientation, on-site orientation, and more.
Sample Day Excursions: Sitges, Girona, Figueres , Montserrat
Sample Overnight Excursions: Madrid, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Mallorca, Sevilla
Why Barcelona?
Located in Northeast corner of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea
Local beaches
Rich in art and culture
Amazing modernist architecture throughout the city, left by Gaudí
Residents speak both Spanish and Catalan
Close proximity to the rest of Europe for inexpensive travel opportunities
*Program dates, prices, course offerings, excursion dates, and excursion locations are subject to change.
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