API at The University of Barcelona

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: visit the API website for program dates

Description: API offers comprehensive semester, summer and academic year programs at the University of Barcelona in Hispanic studies and Spanish language and culture.

Semester students participating in the Hispanic Studies Program may choose one of two tracks: the Intensive Language track or the Language and Culture track. Both tracks are suitable for students at all levels of Spanish (though a minimum of one semester of college level Spanish is required). A students language level is determined by a placement exam administered upon arrival by the University of Barcelona.

Summer students primarily participate in the Spanish language and culture program.

Highlights: Barcelona (pop. 1,600,000): a city of contradictions; old and new intertwined, beautiful yet industrial, traditional and avant-garde. Located in the northeastern region of Catalunya, it is bordered by France to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. Barcelona is the largest province (and city) in the region and was once a major site of power, industrialism, and art in southern Europe. Barcelona is an incredible destination for study abroad. It is here that the student can learn and observe the beauty, history, and unique culture of the region of Catalunya while learning Spanish!

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Scholarships are Available. USD250-USD1,000 per semester. Application on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997