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Study Abroad at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Europe • Spain • Barcelona
a male student poses for a photo at Park Güell
three male students look out over Barcelona from the Bunkers
IES Program Barcelona 08
IES Program Barcelona 11

Since 1968, UAB has pushed forward with excellence in its academic research, sharing its learnings with talented students eager to develop and participate in creating a better world. Here, you are encouraged to step beyond the classroom and get involved in the community, sharing your skills and knowledge gained in rigorous coursework and collaborative lessons.. Just outside Barcelona, UAB creates an authentic Spanish experience alongside locals—and away from the tourists.

Rankings: Globally Recognized
aerial shot of colorful brick buildings near the beach
a secluded beach surrounded by natural cliffs and clear, blue waters
three male students look out over Barcelona from the Bunkers
A student studding at the Social Hub in Barcelona, Spain. From the study space, there's a view of the Barcelona cityscape.
a full football stadium for FC Barcelona
aerial shot of colorful brick buildings near the beach
a secluded beach surrounded by natural cliffs and clear, blue waters
three male students look out over Barcelona from the Bunkers
A student studding at the Social Hub in Barcelona, Spain. From the study space, there's a view of the Barcelona cityscape.
a full football stadium for FC Barcelona

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a leading university in Spain known for its innovation and excellence in research. Located in the Bellaterra quarter of Cerdanyola del Vallès, the UAB campus is 20 km from the Barcelona City Center. Students enjoy all that campus life has to offer including residence halls, a language learning center, sports facilities, and specialized libraries.

Unparalleled Access

We know your destination and host university inside and out

Total Support

We manage your housing, insurance, application - the entire adventure

24/7 Health & Safety Coverage

Our experts are available around-the-clock for support when you need it

In It For You

As a registered US not-for-profit, it's our mission that drives us

We've Seen It All

For over 70 years we have curated world-class study abroad experiences

Official Associations

Over 300 of the world's best universities trust our study abroad expertise

A vibrant modern university with a welcoming, well-stocked campus in the hills north of Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona cares for its students, faculty, and the community around it. In everything it does, it respects the environment and encourages everyone on campus to live a healthy life as a way to transform your future.

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