Universitat Aut貌noma de Barcelona (UAB) 鈥� Spain
- City: Barcelona, Spain
- Instruction Language: English
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Program terms available: Summer, Spring Semester or Full Academic Year
- Subject areas: Business
- Summer subject areas: Multiple subject areas in English, Spanish language option
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, a city in the Catalonia region of Spain, has become one of the first tourist destinations of Spain. It has everything to please the majority of visitors: with a history among the oldest in Europe, it is a capital city that never sleeps, full of charm, and not-to-forget beautiful beaches. Barcelona sits between the sea and the mountains. Although Barcelona is sometimes windy, its protective semicircle of mountains shields it from the harsh, cold winds. The average annual temperature is 61掳F. Being a major city in Europe, its easily accessible and a great starting point to travel to other destination in Europe or other cities throughout Spain.
Overview
Universitat Aut貌noma de Barcelona(UAB) is located about 25 minutes by train from downtown Barcelona near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. UAB is a large public university with over 50,000 students. Economics, finance and international business courses, among others are offered in English. Catalan language course also available. Students must pay for 12 U.S. credit hours at WSU per semester and enroll in the equivalent number of credits while on exchange.
UAB also offers a summer program which is 3 weeks long during the months of June, July and August with courses taught in English under multiple subject areas or a Spanish language option.
Subject Areas
- Business
- Summer programs subject areas: multiple subject areas taught in English, Spanish language option
Semester Dates
- Fall: September until early February
- Spring: February until early July
- Summer: 3 weeks, dates depend on summer program chosen
Class List
To view courses that have been evaluated for UAB, please review the UAB class list.
Course Approval Form
All students will be required to complete a Course Approval Form prior to leaving for their study abroad program so that you have met with your Academic Advisor and are aware of what courses you will take during your program.
Housing Options:
- On-campus residence hall, Vila Universit脿ria
- Off-campus apartments throughout the city through Vila Universit脿ria
- Homestay
The budget sheet is an estimate for costs associated with this program for a full semester. For summer program costs, please view the separate sections for Summer Program.
Estimated costs 2024-2025 for Universitat Aut貌noma de Barcelona (UAB)
You can also explore scholarship and financial aid options.
Application deadlines
- Academic Year and Fall: February 15th
- Spring: September 15th
- Summer: February 1st
Contact us with any questions at studyabroad@wichita.edu
Adam Key鈥檚 Experience
Deby Nouanlasy鈥檚 Why Study Abroad
UAB Student Experience
- Program options 3 weeks in length in June-July or July-August
- Multiple subject areas taught in English, Spanish language option
- Earn 3 U.S. credits
- Cost varies depending on which program you choose but starts at $1,500
- Housing options: On-campus residence hall, Vila Universit脿ria or off-campus apartments throughout the city through Vila Universit脿ria
