An immersive educational experience is what you will experience living in the heart of Barcelona! Spending a semester in Barcelona allows you the best aspects of studying abroad: quality coursework, excursions throughout Spain, proximity to a coastline of white sand beaches, and life in an exciting, cosmopolitan city.

Spend a semester learning from some of the best faculty in Barcelona. On this program you'll soak up all this cultural hub of the Mediterranean has to offer both inside and outside the classroom.

Life in the cultural capital of the Mediterranean- Barcelona is home to more World Heritage sites than any other city in Europe. You will witness 2,000 years of architectural and cultural splendor.

Quality academics taught in English and Spanish - Electives are taught mostly in English, and you will also take intensive Spanish-language classes. This program is perfect for students at all levels.

Cultural activities and excursions - We will take you to a Catalan cooking class, a flamenco show, and the Spanish cinema. The program also includes two weekend trips in Spain. Possible trip: Costa Brava, Granada or Madrid.

• Hands-on orientation and guided tours of the city
• Two guided weekend excursions outside of Barcelona
• A range of business, humanities, and Spanish classes to suit your major and interests
• Classes taught in English and Spanish
• Spanish classes tailored to your level of Spanish, whether beginner or advanced
• Optional 3-day trip to Morocco (extra fee applies for this trip)

• Shared apartments w/ shared bedroom, kitchen, and living areas
• Residence halls w/ shared bedroom, kitchen, and living areas
• Homestay in local home w/ shared bedroom, two meals per day, and weekly laundry service

Courses include Spanish language, culture courses, business, and humanities.

For a complete list of course offerings at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), please click here.

Course offerings at Barcelona International College (BIC) are as follows:

Spanish Courses:
Elementary Spanish A1
Upper Elementary Spanish A2
Intermediate Spanish B1
Upper Intermediate Spanish B2
Advanced Spanish

Area-Studies Courses:
Barcelona: The City and Its Historical Foundations
Great Modern Artists of Catalonia
International Business
Sport and Society in Spain
Spanish Civilization and Culture

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

4-5 courses (12-15 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English and Spanish

Semester at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

(Spring 2012)
Orientation: January 10
Classes End: April 30

(Fall 2012)
Orientation: August 31
Departure: December 15

$13,190*

*Cost subject to change at any time due to current exchange rate.

• Two guided weekend excursions outside of Barcelona
• Tuition
• Housing
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & accident insurance

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Specify which option (UAB or BIC) you choose, or let us help you by contacting us.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

“Studying in Spain has literally flipped my life upside down...I would highly suggest to anyone to broaden their horizons and travel abroad for classes.”

Derek