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Universtitat Autònoma de Barcelona

  • Barcelona , 
  • Spain
English
, Spanish
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At a glance

1968

Est.

43k

Students

70%

Acceptance rate

3.5k

Semester tuition

This is what the university will ask you for in tuition. We don't add any markup or agency fees

Available subjects

English-taught
  • 📊 Accounting & Finance , 
  • 🏛️ Architecture , 
  • 🎨 Art & Design , 
  • 📈 Business & Management Studies , 
  • 🏛️ Classics & Ancient History , 
  • 📡 Communication & Media Studies , 
  • 💹 Economics & Econometrics , 
  • 📜 History , 
  • 🌐 Politics & International Studies , 
  • 🧠 Psychology , 
  • 🏀 Sports-related Subjects , 
  • 📊 Statistics & Operational Research

Spanish-taught

  • 🌐 Modern Languages

About

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a leading public university in Spain with a strong international outlook, promoting mobility, collaboration, and talent acquisition.

UAB offers high-quality academic programmes across all fields of knowledge, including over 100 undergraduate degrees, around 300 master’s and postgraduate programmes, and nearly 70 PhD programmes.

Study Abroad Programmes is part of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Foundation, dedicated to creating and delivering innovative training programmes specifically designed for international students.

The UAB campus in the city of Barcelona is a UNESCO World Heritage Campus, making it a truly enriching and unique international environment.

Rankings and accreditations

1st

University in Spain by Center for World University Rankings

Top 2%

Of universities worldwide by QS Rankings

Top 100

In several subjects according to QS Rankings

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Fall semester

September 7

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December 17

⚠️ Application deadline:

June 15
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Spring semester

January 8

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April 23

⚠️ Application deadline:

December 5
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English 🇬🇧

CEFR level
B2
Accepted certificates
TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge Advanced or First Certificate, Home institution's certificate, Other
Additional notes

If you select English-taught courses at UAB, you must demonstrate a B2 English-language proficiency.
Spanish 🇪🇸
CEFR level
B2
Accepted certificates
DELE or equivalent, Other
Additional notes

If you select Spanish-taught courses at UAB, you must demonstrate a B2 Spanish-language proficiency.

2.75 GPA

A minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is strictly required for applying to this institution.

Expense breakdown

Housing

800 EUR/mo

Food

400 EUR/mo

Transport

70 EUR/mo

Leisure

250 EUR/mo

Semester tuition

This is what the university will ask you for in tuition. We don't add any markup or agency fees

3,485 EUR

Living expenses (5 months)

An estimation of what your living expenses could be. You can go cheaper or more expensive, depending on your lifestyle

7,600 EUR

Travel & trips

The cost of reaching the destination, having a little bit of fun travels while you're there, and coming back. Again, this varies on your adventurous spirit and spending capabilities

1,500 EUR

Estimated semester cost

12,585 EUR

Lifestyle

Life in

Barcelona

Accommodation

Most of our programs are held at the Barcelona campus. In this case, it is advisable to find accommodation in Barcelona itself. Please be aware that accommodation in central Barcelona is not a service provided by the UAB. There are several public accommodation services for student apartments and room rentals in Barcelona, as well as host family accommodation.

If your program is held on the Bellaterra main campus (outside Barcelona city), in this case, UAB student halls of residence and other facilities for the UAB community are available, including apartments located on-campus with accommodation for 2,000 students.

Social and extracurricular activities

The Study Abroad UAB programmes do not include formal extra-curricular activities; however, students will find a wide range of exciting opportunities to explore once they arrive in Barcelona.

At the Barcelona campus, the UAB Language Services and ESN UAB (Erasmus Student Network) organise weekly on-site Language Exchange sessions and cultural events. In addition, the main UAB campus in Bellaterra offers a gym and various other facilities that Study Abroad students can access.

Barcelona itself has an exceptional cultural scene, providing endless possibilities for social, cultural, and sports activities for students to enjoy at any time of year.

Visa and immigration

Students who are EU citizens have no legal formalities to complete before coming to Spain. However, citizens from European Union or European Economic Area member states, as well as from the Swiss Confederation, who intend to reside in Spain for more than three months, must register at the Central Registry Office for Foreigners (Registro Central de Extranjeros) to be issued a certificate of registration and an identity number for foreigners.

Students who are non-EU citizens must arrange their legal situation depending on the duration of their stay. The UAB Study Abroad Program provides with admission documentation that students should show at any Spanish Embassy or Consulate to start their visa application.

Please be mindful that visa applications must be submitted at least two months before the start of classes. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the visa in sufficient time before the beginning of the program.

Please note also that for obtaining a student visa there is a minimum requirement of 24 ECTS per semester.

Climate

Fall semester

September 7

–

December 17
🌡️ 10°C to 28°C

Begins under warm, golden September skies that slowly cool into gentle autumn. October and November bring occasional rain and crisp evenings, while December remains mild compared to most of Europe. Outdoor cafés and coastal walks stay inviting well into winter.

Spring semester

January 8

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April 23
🌡️ 8°C to 23°C

Cool, pleasant winter mornings give way to longer, brighter days. By March, temperatures climb toward the mid-20s, flowers bloom across campus, and the Mediterranean breeze makes for ideal study-abroad weather before summer’s heat returns.

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