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Quick Facts
Why Barcelona?
City DescriptionA prosperous city of almost 2 million, Barcelona is one of the oldest cities in Europe, but yet one of the most progressive cities in Spain. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean, this port city has always been a major center of trade. Barcelona is full of beautiful parks, fascinating architecture, and all the art anyone could ever hope for. The city is surrounded by wooded hills, and going north along the eastern coastline you will find sand flats and plunging cliffs that harbor quaint fishing villages. From the Pyrenees Mountains that separate Spain and France, to the vineyards and orchards of Cataluña, students in Barcelona will have no lack of things to see. Barcelona is probably most famous for its architecture, which ranges from medieval to downright surreal, thanks to the parks, buildings and the unforgettable Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, all left by Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí. From the Barri Gòtic to the Eixample to Gaudi's wonderland of Parc Güell, you can find every type of architecture imaginable. Not into the surreal and cubist artists such as Picasso, Dalí, and Miró? Then head down to the beach in Vila Olímpica when you can catch a tan, have some lunch, or people watch as the movers and shakers come and go from the Hotel Arts. If the city beaches aren't your thing, you can head to Sitges, a town only 25 minutes from Barcelona by train, with its own pristine beaches and little cafes. In the Spanish region of Catalunya, there are two official languages: Catalan and Castillian (Spanish). Catalan is a Romance language that originated at about the same time as other Romance languages, such as French and Spanish. Although Catalan is the official language of the region, classes for ASA students are taught in Castilian, and everyone at the universities speaks Spanish; others also speak French or English. Students with knowledge of French or Spanish usually even pick up some Catalan within a very short time. Universitat de Barcelona (UB)The University of Barcelona (UB) was founded in 1450, but the current main building of the university was inaugurated in 1871. With 3,000 faculty members, 1,600 additional personnel and the largest facilities, number of courses offered and amount of research conducted, the 1,300 international students at UB know they are in an world-class institution. Students at UB have access to an extensive range of services. The library is the second largest in Spain with more than two million books and 38,000 journals available throughout the different schools and campuses. The main building where ASA students attend classes is located in the city center only a 5-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. There are numerous Metro and bus stops within walking distance, as well as more restaurants and shops than one could imagine. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a public university that has grown quickly in both size and stature since being founded in 1968. About 45,000 Spanish students now matriculate at the University, as well as a large number of international students who attend one of its many student exchange programs located all over the world. ASA students take classes at the following 2 campuses of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), both of which are located in Barcelona city center:
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