Study Abroad:
Spanish + Semester Courses in Economics, Humanities & Culture
This program is designed for students interested in spending a semester abroad in Barcelona. The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB - International Area) offers students a wide range of English-taught semester courses in subjects as varied as economics, humanities and culture.
Students can choose up to 4 semester courses to combine with the Spanish course, which is taught in Spanish and accessible to all levels. Additionally, a Spanish for Business course – which is also taught in Spanish and accessible to all levels – may be selected as one of the semester courses.
The UAB’s semester abroad program is very popular because it allows students to gain academic credits while experiencing a new culture, learning Spanish and meeting fellow students from all across the globe. Credits are earned through each semester course, and it's up to the student to present the official documentation provided by the UAB at their home university in order to gain academic credits.
All of the courses listed below are taught in English with the exception of the Spanish Language and Culture and the Spanish for Business courses, which are accessible to students at all levels of proficiency. Students can choose between 2 and 4 semester courses to combine with the obligatory Spanish course.
Each course consists of 45 hours (3,5 hours per week), except for the Spanish Language and Culture course in Fall and Spring. This course consist of 90 hours in total (7 hours per week). On completion, students receive the necessary certificate to obtain credits at their home university.
Study Abroad Spanish Courses
| Spanish Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Subject | Semester | Credits | Hours |
| Spanish Language and Culture | Fall - Spring | 9 | 90 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| Español para los negocios | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
* These courses are taught in Spanish.
Business & Management Courses
| Business & Management | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Subject | Semester | Credits | Hours |
| Entrepreneurship and Startups | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| E-Commerce and Online Business Mangement | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| International Business | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| International Marketing | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| Strategic Management | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Service Management | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Supply Chain Management | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Business Analysis | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Cross Cultural Management | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
* These courses are taught in English.
Economy & Politics Courses
| Economy & Politics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Subject | Semester | Credits | Hours |
| International Economics | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| International Finance | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| The Political Economy of European Integration | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Politics, War and Economy | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Strategic Behaviour in Business and Economics | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Understanding the European Economy | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Research Methods | Fall - Spring | 3 | 30 |
* These courses are taught in English.
History & Culture Courses
| History & Culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Subject | Semester | Credits | Hours |
| Mediterranean Culture and Politics | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| Spanish History | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Spanish Culture and Civilisation | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| European Business History | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| From Empire to Nation: An Economic History of Spain | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Cultures Without State: The Case of Catalonia | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
* These courses are taught in English.
Art & Architecture
| Subjets available | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Subject | Semester | Credits | Hours |
| Barcelona Architecture and City Planning | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Spanish Contemporary Art | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
| Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage | Fall - Spring - Summer | 4.5 | 45 |
| Spain in Europe: an Urban Approach | Fall - Spring | 4.5 | 45 |
* These courses are taught in English.
Who Participate
The UAB’s semester abroad program is perfect for students who understand the value of studying abroad in their personal and professional lives. Employers place great emphasis on candidates with experience abroad and studies show that graduates with overseas experience enjoy a more successful entry into the job market.
Thousands of students from all over the world come every year to experience a semester abroad at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and this diversity is reflected in the cosmopolitan vibe of the campus. Aside from the academic benefits of studying in Spain, students benefit personally by meeting people from different backgrounds and learning to adapt to a new culture.
Please check the regulations page to ensure you are able to enroll for a Study Abroad Programme.
Price
Fall Session
Spring Session
Summer Session
Term Dates
- Fall Session: From
- Spring Session: From
- Summer Session: From
Deadline to register
- Summer Session 2009: 2 May 2009
- Fall Semester 2009: 30 June 2009Course is full
- Spring Semester 2010: 30 November 2009
- Summer Semester 2010: 2 May 2010
Accomodation in Barcelona
At Barcelona-University.es, we offer 4 different types of accommodation: Student Residences, Shared Apartments, Host Families and Accommodation on Campus (summer only) available for a minimum of 2 weeks.
For further information about the different options of accommodation, please see our accomodation in Barcelona page.
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