Description

Barcelona is a city of contradictions: old and new intertwined, beautiful and industrial, traditional and avant-garde. Bordered by France to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the east, Barcelona is one of the most 'European' of Spanish cities. Stroll Las Ramblas, one of the city's most famous and busy boulevards and weave through the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Enjoy the daring, unique and colorful architecture of Barcelona's most famed architect, Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city that combines the latest trends with the most typical Spanish traditions. Barcelona offers museums, cinemas, restaurants, clubs, bars, the beach and the mountains, and people from all over the world. Although Spaniards from Barcelona speak both Spanish and Catalan, the mixture of local residents and international visitors makes it an easy city to understand and make yourself understood. Barcelona exposes students to several cultures, languages, and world views; but then, what else could be expected from the marvelously complex city of Barcelona?

Highlights

Students have three great universities to choose from when studying with API in Barcelona.

The University of Barcelona was established in 1450 and is the oldest and largest university in Barcelona. Students complete Spanish language and culture courses alongside other American, Erasmus (European) and international students in the university's Department of Hispanic Studies.

The University Autonoma of Barcelona was founded in 1968 and is well known for its international profile. API students complete classes in English and in Spanish with mostly American students at two different campuses. The Sant Pau campus is located in a renovated UNESCO World Heritage building near the famous Sagrada Familia church in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. The Sarria campus is located in the northern part of the city, in a prosperous business district that gives the campus its name.

The Pompeu Fabra University was established by the Catalonian Parliament in 1990 and has quickly become one of the city's most respected universities. From its beginnings, this young academic institution has emphasized two main objectives: to train professionals and citizens who are responsible and committed to civic values, and to contribute towards the development of research. Students choose from courses in Hispanic and European studies, available in English and Spanish. Advanced level students have the opportunity to complete at least one class with local students. Dynamic summer programs in film studies and nationalism studies are also available!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies per university and term. Please contact API

Program Fees Include:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

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.

Experience Required

yes

1 semester of college level Spanish required for University of Barcelona program. 2-5 semesters of college level Spanish required for Pompeu Fabra University programs.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

API awards over USD250,000 in scholarships each year. Please visit scholarship page for more information and a scholarship application.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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