Arcadia University: Study at the Barcelona Center for Education Abroad

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: If you want to study in the very heart of one of Europe's most cosmopolitan and elegant cities, the Arcadia program in Barcelona may be just the place. The Barcelona Center for Education Abroad (BCEA) is an international study center located in the city center, just a short walk from the prestigious University of Barcelona.

Academic Program
Through a cooperative agreement with the University of Barcelona (founded in 1451) and the BCEA, students on the Arcadia program may opt to study at both sites for part or all of their academic load, for a semester or academic year. This enables students to choose from among several program options, depending on their particular areas of interest and level of proficiency in Spanish.

Students at all levels of Spanish can be accommodated. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish will have the option of taking classes in English combined with Spanish language study. Intermediate-level students can take all coursework in Spanish, or combine courses in Spanish with some courses in English. Students at the most advanced levels can choose from Hispanic Studies courses in Spanish and/or directly enroll in courses at any of the faculties of the University of Barcelona (only academic year and spring students are eligible to take courses at the University of Barcelona). All students (except those enrolled in the advanced program) are required to take 6 credits of Spanish language.

Both the University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Center for Education Abroad are situated in the bustling neighborhood of l'Eixample. It's home to many of Barcelona's most interesting attractions and intriguing architecture, including the Gaudí Museum and la Pedrera (named for its remarkable grey stone façade and colorful rooftop chimney pots), a classic example of Gaudí's eccentric genius.

Credits and Grades
Fall and spring semester: 15-18 credits

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights: An Arcadia study-abroad experience in Spain includes studying at a comprehensive research university or international center, orientation programming to introduce you to the history, culture, and current affairs of the country, and excursions that provide for further exploration of the land and its people.

Once you arrive, our resident director, in conjunction with the Barcelona Center for Education Abroad staff, will lead an orientation program that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Spain and Catalonia, as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. The Barcelona Center is staffed by experienced student service professionals and faculty dedicated to supporting students throughout their study abroad experience and helping them find ways to take full advantage of their time abroad. The Center is beautifully renovated and its facilities include classrooms, student lounges, a library, computer lab, and administrative offices. During the semester, you can expect to participate in excursions that are designed to allow you to reflect on learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

You can count on the Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad to secure housing for you in a student apartment or with a homestay. All housing is located in the center of Barcelona and easily accessible to the University and to the Barcelona Center for Education Abroad by foot or a short ride on public transportation.

Cost in US$: Please visit website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.