Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona or UAB
Barcelona, founded in 1968, is among the largest universities in Spain
with more than 50.000 students. Although owned by the Spanish State, it
runs most of its affairs on autonomous manner. Universidad de Barcelona
offers 183 masters degrees and 88 doctoral programmes. More than 2000
foreign students are currently pursuing their studies at various
campuses of University Barcelona Spain.
UAB Barcelona Study Programmes
Regular Studies
This programme permits students to join the regular courses attended by
local students. Students have to pay the tuition fee. The programmes
take place during the normal UAB term periods. An optional orientation
course is also offered to the students enrolled in this progamme. The
university also offers specific adaptation programmes for disabled
students.
Semesters
First Semester
22 September 2008 - 13 February 2009
Second Semester
16 February 2009 - 19 June 2009
Short Courses
These programmes of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have been
designed for students wishing to spend 15 weeks in Barcelona studying
Spanish and a series of other subjects in various fields, either
individually or within a group. Students can take between two and five
subjects per semester, each consisting of 45 hours of lectures.
Tailor-made Courses
Groups that come together to UAB Barcelona in Spain can have programmes
specially designed for them. Programmes with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or more
hours of lectures can be designed for these groups. Lectures in any of
the university's subject areas are customized.
UAB Barcelona Campuses
Three campuses of University Barcelona Spain are located at Bellaterra,
Sabadell and Sant Pau. Sabadell and Sant Pau serve as complementary
campuses. Balaterra is a large campus mainly used for teaching and
research. Sabadell campus is committed to technology, business and work.
San Pau mainly hosts health sciences classes.
UAB Barcelona Contact Information
International Area
Tel. +34 93 433 50 29
Fax +34 93 446 45 08
Study.abroad@uab.es
