Description

AIFS study abroad Barcelona, Spain brings you exciting programs in art history, history, literature, religious studies, and in-depth Spanish language learning at Pompeu Fabra University. This splendid study program includes a one-time guaranteed price for your tuition, meals, airfare, housing, and cultural activities. All these for your memorable experience in this vibrant Mediterranean city.

En route to Barcelona, you will visit the exciting city of London. In Spain, AIFS offers trips to Gerona, Figueras, Cadaques, Montserrat and Sitges. From your home on Las Ramblas, Barcelona's main pedestrian street, you are just steps to the Plaza de Catalunya, the city's historic center. Enjoy restaurants and cafes throughout the city with your meal allowance, or shop in the markets to prepare your own meals at home.

AIFS program fees include the basics and the extras: tution, housing, meal allowance, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, and more.

Highlights

Spend a summer, semester, or academic year in the second largest city in Spain. The city's origins can be traced back to the first century BC and the Roman colony of Barcino. Its 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage. Its excellent location in terms of international communication, Mediterranean climate and cosmopolitan character make Barcelona a particularly privileged city.

Take in the sites around Barcelona on walking tours and visits to local museums and monuments. Explore more of Spain on full-day excursions to sites near Barcelona including Figueras, Sitges, Gerona and Montserrat.

Travel on the Optional AIFS Flight Package and you will begin your trip with a 3-day excursion to London, England en route to campus.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Art History
• History
• Literature
• Religious Studies
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition
- Housing in Citadines Apartment Hotel
- Meal allowance to subsidize breakfast and one other meal daily
- Cultural activities such as: walking tours in Barcelona and visits to museums and monuments
- Excursions: day trips to - Figueras, Sitges, Gerona, Montserrat
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package includes visit to London Round trip flights U.S.-London, London-Barcelona, Barcelona-U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas. The flight package also includes a 3-day stopover in London on the way to campus.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964