Spanish Language, Culture, and Economics Program

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall, Spring, or Year

Description: Students who participate in the Spanish Language, Culture, and Economics Semester Program at the UAB can earn between 12-16 semester credits. The Spanish language courses are offered for beginning (100 levels), intermediate (200 levels), and advanced (300 levels). Students will take a placement exam upon arrival to confirm their language level and placement. In addition to 90 hours of Spanish language, students will choose to take two to three content courses that consist of 45 hours of instruction per course. If you would like to do the Year Program, you simply double the credits. Please email us for more detailed information.

Highlights: This program offers a wide range of courses taught in English and Spanish (at your level) to supplement the excellent Spanish courses. It is a fun place to study and Barcelona is an ideal place to live. Please contact us for more details.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 5,250 Eur-11,000 Eur

ESA participants will stay in our specially selected accommodation in central and safe areas of Barcelona. Students can choose to live with a host family, in a shared international student apartment, or an ESA student apartment with other participants. The options depend on availability.
Tuition

Includes academic advising, courses, and transcript.
Orientation

The orientation session introduces students to the linguistic, cultural, and academic life in Barcelona. Topics such as public transport, banking, safety, local customs, Catalán language, academics, and interacting with locals, among more topics, will be covered.

Participants will receive an orientation handbook to act as a reference for important information about Barcelona and living abroad.

Following the informational session, participants will take a history and architecture tour with a guide to learn more about the rich and interesting history of the Barcelona.
Health Insurance

Please request the details of the plan.
Excursions

Dalí museum in Figueres

Girona: for a historical tour and city visit: transportation and guide includ

Experience Required: yes

Minimum 2.5 GPA

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

ESA: Educational Services Abroad's Mission Statement: ESA, Educational Services Abroad, was founded to offer a new type of study abroad in Europe. Our mission is to promote responsible study abroad by providing academic programs and logistical services that engage students in their study abroad experience. Our logistical services are based on first-hand knowledge of Barcelona. Each service is specifically adapted to the needs and requests of universities and students. We offer accommodation in central and safe areas with host families, in private apartments, and in international student apartments. Our on-site orientation provides important information about living and studying in Barcelona and includes a history tour. Our intercultural activities such as cooking classes, volunteer opportunities, and internships are platforms for community involvement.

Year Founded: 2006