Overview
Spend a semester or academic year in the dynamic Mediterranean city of Barcelona, Spain with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options at the Universitat de Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC). The program is hosted at the BAU design school, conveniently located in the trendy and innovative Poblenou area of Barcelona.
Academic Program Options in Barcelona (Universitat de Vic – Central University of Catalonia)
Business, Design and Innovation (Spanish Language Not Required), Internship Program
Volunteer opportunities availableWhat’s Included
TUITION
Up to 15 semester creditscourses
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and Spanish-
HOUSING
Homestay. Additional housing options are available, see Optional Components for more details -
MEALS
Breakfast and dinner are provided in the homestay Monday through Friday EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS
3-day excursion to the Pyrenees and day trips to Girona and Besalú, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum and Montserrat and Sitges-
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Guided city tour, walking tours of the Gothic quarter and Cathedral, Gaudí’s Park Güell, and Sagrada Familia Basílica, cooking class, welcome and farewell dinners and tapas evenings with Spanish students -
HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program - Internship with business and design courses
- Volunteer opportunities
- University services including the library and computer labs
- Local AIFS Office provides study areas, resources and computer lab
- City and beach location with vibrant cultural scene and iconic
modernist architecture
- Internship with business and design courses
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AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus EXCURSIONS >>
Seville and Granada, Andalucía (3 days)
Tangier and Tetouan, Morocco (3 days) – Spring only
Unique to Barcelona
Optional Components
Visa
Students must apply for a student visa with the Spanish Consulate for programs over 90 days. Upon acceptance AIFS will provide instructions and the necessary official documents about the academic year or semester in Spain; however, students must contact the Spanish Consulate directly for the appropriate visa forms. For many consulates, AIFS is able to apply for your visa on your behalf, provided you submit the needed visa information documents to AIFS by stated deadlines.
