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.
Universtitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Barcelona ,
- Spain
English
, Spanish
Semester
At a glance
1968
Est.
43k
Students
70%
Acceptance rate
3.5k
Semester tuition
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
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
Academic calendar
Prerequisites
English 🇬🇧
CEFR level
B2
Accepted certificates
Expense breakdown
Housing
800 EUR/mo
Food
400 EUR/mo
Transport
70 EUR/mo
Leisure
250 EUR/mo
Semester tuition
3,485 EUR
Living expenses (5 months)
7,600 EUR
Travel & trips
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.
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
–
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.
