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About Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a publicly funded university firmly committed to society, but also open to the rest of the world and determined to promote its international reputation. The UAB is a young, dynamic institution, and is among the best academic centres in Spain, both for the quality of its teaching staff andfor its excellent research.

The UAB offers a series of programmes for international students who wish to study for some weeks or months in Barcelona. The programmes range from a short customised programme for groups, to the option of studying one or two semesters. The students of the UAB Study Abroad Programme do not need to take part in an exchange programme or an international agreement or go through the Spanish admissions system for public universities.

Students from any country can opt for the programme that best suits their needs or preferences, knowing that they will receive a certifcate transcript from the UAB which they can present at their home university to validate the credits obtained.

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Reviews

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Cultural Immersion
4.8
Community
4.8
Academics
4.6
Health & Safety
4.6
Living Situation
4.4
Program Administration
4.4

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Katerina OntkoUnited States · September 2025
From: Study Abroad at UAB: Tailor Made Study Programs for Groups

Best Semester ever!

During my time abroad I learned more about the world, myself and what i'm capable of than ever before. This was by far the most rewarding thing I have ever done and not a day goes by where I don't miss it. Ive made the best friends I could ever ask for, had some of the best food in my life, seen the most beautiful architecture and learned so much history about other regions its amazed me. I learned how to navigate new environments all on my own in countries where English was not a first language. Ive grown so much independently and mentally from this and will take it with me in my future success! For anyone that is on the fence about going abroad I strongly encourage that you won't regret it, the worst part about abroad for me was having to leave a place that I quickly called home!

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Katerina OntkoUnited States · September 2025
From: Study Abroad at UAB: Pre-Established Courses

Best semester ever

Going abroad has been the most rewarding, exciting and thrilling thing I've ever done. I have never laughed so hard, learned so much or seen the world more than I have while traveling. Going to move to a different continent for 4 months makes you realize how much there is to learn about yourself and what you're capable of. The independency you learn and keep with you is so important and learning to navigate your way around the world with ought your usual help makes you feel great. Ive met my very best friends abroad and still talk to them daily, the worst part about study abroad for me was having to leave the country that quickly became home to me. The culture, food, architecture and history is something that is one of a kind and you can't find anywhere in the United States. It really shows you how big the world actually is and how small you actually are, if I could do this again I would 1000 times over and over with ought hesitation. Dint take this experience for granted there's so much more I wish I did!

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Emma SchardtGermany · April 2025
From: Study Abroad at UAB: Business Management Across Europe

The best decision for a college student

I had an amazing time, truly a time in my life I will always cherish. I was able to call a new place home, meet so many new people who I made lifelong friendships with and created memories I will forever remember. I also grew as a person by navigating a new environment completely on my own, finding myself away from environments I am used to and explored new places that taught me so much.

Sofia Cubero FacciutoVenezuela · March 2025
From: Study Abroad at UAB: Business Management Across Europe

Venezuela to Barcelona, a life changing experience

Studying in Barcelona has been an incredible journey of growth and discovery. Leaving Venezuela at 18 was a big challenge, but this city has given me independence, new friendships, and amazing experiences. Adapting to a new culture wasn’t easy at first, but now I love the Mediterranean lifestyle, my studies in international business, and my job as a media manager. From running by the beach to weekend adventures, every day here teaches me something new. Studying abroad is challenging but so worth it—it’s an experience that changes you forever!

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Sean StringerUnited Kingdom · January 2022
From: Study Abroad at UAB: Business Management Across Europe

The maximumu expression of an international degree!

I had always dreamt about studying abroad, when I saw the opportunity of a Bachelor's Degree where I could take each year in a different country I thought that it would be the perfect programme for me and it actually was. The experience of being part of an international group with students from all nationalities was incredible. Throughout the BME programme I have learnt priceless life lessons, mastered adaptability, and gained contacts from all over the world. Also, it has been very fascinating to experience different teaching methods and to learn about different cultures.

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Vanessa Chairez is a small-town student from Lamar, Colorado, studying business with a marketing emphasis and a minor in Spanish at the University of ...

I was inspired to go about because it truly is a once in a lifetime experience and we are only this young once, so why not take advantage of that. It also gave me the opportunity to travel around and see so many other countries with different cultures, languages, and food! 

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The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a publicly funded university firmly committed to society, but also open to the rest of the world and determined to promote its international reputation. The UAB is a young, dynamic institution, and is among the best academic centres in Spain, both for the quality of its teaching staff andfor its excellent research. The UAB offers a series of programmes for international students who wish to study for some weeks or months in Barcelona. The programmes range from a short customised programme for groups, to the option of studying one or two semesters. The students of the UAB Study Abroad Programme do not need to take part in an exchange programme or an international agreement or go through the Spanish admissions system for public universities. Stu...

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