Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
37,166
Number of Students
7,407
International Students
42
Number of Programs
University Description:
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is perfect for a semester abroad. Students from over 50 different nationalities travel to Barcelona every year to take one or two semesters abroad at UAB.
Study abroad students can take part in one of the three programs:
The Pre-established Study Abroad Program; only offered to international students who can combine lessons in English with Spanish Language Lessons. The Selected Courses Study Abroad Program where international students integrate with Spanish students in lessons taught in Spanish, Catalan or English.
GAP Year Program; for students who have finished their secondary school studies and want to have a first experience at the university with other international students having lessons in English.
Term system & start dates:
Bachelor / Master: Semester
2. Term: January 9, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Orientation: January 9, 2025
1. Term: September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Orientation: September 4, 2025
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2. Term: January, 2026 to April, 2026
1. Term: September, 2026 to December, 2026
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Bachelor / Master: Semester
2. Term: January 9, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Orientation: January 9, 2025
1. Term: September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Orientation: September 4, 2025
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2. Term: January, 2026 to April, 2026
1. Term: September, 2026 to December, 2026
| Study Area | Study Course | Bachelor | Master | Gap Year | ||
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| Hospitality | ||||||
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| Human Resource Management | ||||||
| Languages, Cultures, Leisure | Art History | |||||
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| Intercultural Competences | ||||||
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| Social Sciences | International Relations | |||||
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| Medicine & Health science | Nursing | |||||
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| Arts | Film Studies | |||||
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University Facts
University Description
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is perfect for a semester abroad. Students from over 50 different nationalities travel to Barcelona every year to take one or two semesters abroad at UAB.Study abroad students can take part in one of the three programs:
The Pre-established Study Abroad Program; only offered to international students who can combine lessons in English with Spanish Language Lessons. The Selected Courses Study Abroad Program where international students integrate with Spanish students in lessons taught in Spanish, Catalan or English.
GAP Year Program; for students who have finished their secondary school studies and want to have a first experience at the university with other international students having lessons in English.
Bachelor / Master: Semester
2. Term: January 9, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Orientation: January 9, 2025
1. Term: September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Orientation: September 4, 2025
More dates
2. Term: January, 2026 to April, 2026
1. Term: September, 2026 to December, 2026
Visa Information:
EU citizens do not need a visa to study in Spain.Why should you come and study with us?
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a good alternative for students who want to have an affordable international experience . That is why many students also take advantage to stay in Barcelona for two semesters abroad. You can also use this time to do an internship in non-profit or cultural organizations alongside your studies and thus get to know the country and its people even better.Study opportunities:
Pre-Established Program: Business, Economics & Politics, Art & architecture, Mediterranean Studies, Spanish Language.Selected Courses Program: Biosciences, Sciences, Communication Studies, Education, Political Science and Sociology, Law, Economics and Business Studies, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Translation and Interpreting, Tourism & Hotel Management.
GAP Year Program: Urbanism, Architecture, Politics and Sociology, Cinema, Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Spanish Language, Catalan Language.
There is a study week during the semester, during which students can revise for exams for one week in January and for two weeks in June.
Scholarship possibilities for international students:
There are no scholarships for international study abroad students.Internships:
There are no jobs available on campus, but there is an office on campus to help students find an internship should they wish to do one.Application Deadline:
Fall semester: March 15 to June 15Spring semester: September 15 to November 30.
Application requirements:
• Language certificate English: e.g. TOEFL iBT, DAAD certificate (B2)• Language certificate Spanish/Catalan: Only if you would like to take classes in Spanish/Catalan!
• Current transcript in English including stamp and signature by home institution
• Master students: English bachelor's certificate and diploma in English. Transcript should include all courses taken. Both documents must be uploaded including stamp and signature by home institution
• Copy of passport or ID card
• Digital picture of you / passport photo (JPG only, max. 300 KB)
• Choice of courses – you can select the courses in the external application platform. Please add at least 2 alternative courses as well.
Please note, that you must provide all documents (except for the profile picture) as PDF documents.
Orientation:
Orientation is mandatory for all international students and generally takes place around one weekprior semester start (typically in September and in January).
Examperiod:
The last two weeks of each term or semester.Accessibility:
YesWorking while studying:
- The Spanish legislation allows students holding a Student Visa to work part time provided they can demonstrate that there is no conflict of schedule with their lessons.- EU students are allowed to work without any sort of limitation.
Fees
Bachelor Semester Abroad:
2,557 EUR to 3,980 EUR
Master Semester Abroad:
2,790 EUR to 4,350 EUR
Gap Year (per Term):
2,390 EUR to 3,720 EUR
Application Fee:
0 EUR
Additional Costs:
Fees depend on amount of ECTS credits. For Bachelor students 18 ECTS are 2390 EUR / 30 ECTS are up to 3720 EUR. For Master students 18 ECTS are 2700 EUR / 30 ECTS are up to 4260 EUR. Get in touch with us for more detailed information on tuition fees.
Valid: 2023-08-17 to 2024-12-31
City & Living
City features:
Barcelona is a city that attracts millions of travelers every year. People from all over the world choose Barcelona because of its unique architecture, first-class heritage, wonderful weather, and excellent gastronomy. Visitors from the five continents want to visit the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Everybody wants to explore Park Güell to have a selfie with the most famous lizard in the planet. And of course, who doesn’t want to get lost in the labyrinth of millenary streets of the Gothic Quarter! All these are reasons to visit Barcelona.Address in Barcelona, Spain:
Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaAvinguda Can Domènech, Edifici Blancdel Campus de la UAB
Barcelona, Spain
Population:
1,800,000Closest Airport:
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat AirportSightseeing:
Barcelona was the breeding ground for the Modernista architectural movement led by architects like Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner. Gaudi has left his mark on the city in many buildings where you can see his distinctive ceramic tile mosaics, bright colors and undulating walls. Barcelona is also revered by sports fans that come to see the Barcelona Football Club Mecca at Camp Nou stadium and the Barcelona FC Museum. Barcelona also hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. Barcelona has a warm Mediterranean climate, beaches, world-class museums, many classic Catalan restaurants and lush parks. Barcelona is also a city for fashionistas who come here to enjoy the many malls and unique boutiques selling designer items. The Barcelona restaurants serve up fresh seafood dishes and delicious tapas.Shopping:
Spain is a country where fashion matters: it has been branching out and bringing its own styles and brands to the rest of the world over many years. However Barcelona, with its 5 km shopping line, is the shopping capital of the country. The huge selection of shops ranges from the well-known designer shops to the unique Spanish boutiques and many food markets, all located within culturally engaging areas, where you can experience real Spain whilst shopping.How to get to university:
- There is a train line from the airport to the Campus (changing trains at Barcelona Sants).- Taxi service can be contracted through the university.
Housing On-Campus:
240 - 410 - International students can stay in the Residential Hall Vila Universitària in 2 or 4 bed-rooms. The Apartments are fully equipt.Housing Off-Campus:
400 - 600 International Office provides different contacts for accommodation in Barcelona. UAB offers assistance to find accommodation through the office Barcelona Centre Universitarihttps://bcu.cat/en/accommodation-in-barcelona/
UAB offers new Vocational Training programmes in English
As the first university in Spain, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is launching a Higher Vocational Training Qualification in International Trade in English. The program is designed to prepare students to plan and manage the introduction and shipment of goods and import/export processes internationally. In order to provide students with high-quality theoretical and practical training, the two-year program is complemented by the applied study of foreign languages and a first-class internship program, which offers students in this program great opportunities for their future careers.
UAB ranks 2nd best University in Spain in ARWU 2022 Ranking
In its 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), the Shanghai Jiao Tong University declared the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) the second-best Spanish University in the world. Worldwide, the UAB is one of the top 150 universities according to the Best Global Universities 2023 ranking published in USNews. Rest assured in the academic excellence of the UAB, and come spend a semester abroad on the UAB’s World Heritage Campus in the beautiful city of Barcelona!
New student feedback about studying at UA Barcelona
Have a look at our brand new student testimonials on youtube! We had the chance to interview some of our spring 2022 students and received great feedback about studying at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Pia from Germany had an amazing time in Spain - see for yourself!
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