Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Summer

City: Barcelona Country: Spain

Overview

The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Summer School is the best way to enjoy the experience of an international, green, and dynamic campus while having the opportunity to discover the city of Barcelona. The UAB Summer School offers courses in two, three-week periods from late June to early August. Most of the courses are taught in English, but you will also learn and improve your Spanish as a Foreign Language.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer

Dates & Duration: 6 weeks in Barcelona

NEW: combine May and Summer programmes for a 9-week programme of 12-24 ECTS
May (for spring)
June 3 - July 16, 2025
Dates to be determined by partner university.

Ualberta Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate

See Eligibility.*

*UAB requires a minimum GPA of 2.75

2024 Program Information*

*2025 Program to be updated by partner university

Language of Instruction: English

1st Period | June 25 - July 12, 2024 | €910 per course | 9am-12:30pm
All courses taught are worth 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3* credits at the University of Alberta). Course offerings include:

• Beeology: Honeybee Science from Theory to Practice
• Contemporary Challenges in International Relations
• Contemporary Spain through the Eye of the Movie Camera (taught in Spanish)
• Culture, Society and Health
• Data Protection Legislation & Ethics
• Español como Lengua extranjera (A1 MCER)
/Spanish as a Second Language (A1 CEFR) NEW
• Geography of Global Change
• How the Brain Works
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Leadership, Negotiation Techniques
• Project Design based on Mediterranean Biodiversity
• Resources for Teaching and Learning English in Infant and Primary Education (online)
• The Global Energy Problem: The scientific basis of Energy Management

Students have the option to also take an afternoon class from 3pm - 5pm for an additional fee of €280

Complimentary Spanish Basic (Level A1)

2nd Period | July 15 - August 2, 2024| €910 per course | 9am-12:30pm
All courses taught are worth 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3* credits at the University of Alberta). Course offerings include:

• Advanced Programming
• Animal Law: Theoretical and Practical Aspects of a Growing Field NEW
• Contemporary Italy through the Eye of the Movie Camera (taught in Spanish)
• Contemporary Social Structures
• Critical Thinking
• Diseases of Marine Mammals
• Español como Lengua Extranjera (A2 MCER) /Spanish as a Second Language (A2 CEFR)
• Game Theory
• Good Journalism is alive
• International Relations of East Asia
• Nanotechnology and Society NEW
• Psychological First Aid
• Research Methods in Education: Hands-on Experience NEW
• Spanish Politics
• Urban Performing Arts
• Women’s Rights Protection: a Pathway to international and European Mechanisms against
Discrimination NEW

Students have the option to also take an afternoon class from 3pm - 5pm for an additional fee of €280

Complimentary Spanish Basic (Level A1)

Credit Information

2024 Fees & Costs*

*2025 fees to be updated by partner university

Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250.00 CAD

Cost per period - €910 per course

Program fee includes:

Tuition
Buddy Program

Housing

The UAB Barcelona Summer School offers various housing options. For full details and pricing, please refer to their website's section "Accommodation Facilities and Services."