Kick off your undergraduate career in Spain with AIFS Abroad’s First Year Experience Abroad program in Barcelona. Designed specifically for recent high school graduates and first-year college students, this fall semester study abroad program allows participants to earn academic credit while transitioning into university-level study at the prestigious Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). With introductory coursework taught in English and built-in academic assistance, the program offers a structured and supportive start to college life in an international setting.
| Semester/Term |
Eligibility Requirements |
Rec. Semester Credits |
| Fall |
Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore
Minimum of 2.5 GPA |
12-15 |
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Where You'll Study
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is made up of two campuses and has a student population of over 55,000. Small class sizes are the norm and all professors are native Spaniards or international who have a reputation for being approachable and interested in conversing with visiting students.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Step into a world of possibilities with AIFS Abroad! Study or intern around the world while earning academic credit, gaining real-world experience, and transforming your future.
Recognized as a leading provider of global education programs since 1964, more than 1.8 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS Abroad. With decades of experience, we have the resources and expertise to provide what students want and need while safeguarding their welfare around the globe.
Our thoughtfully crafted programs help you connect deeply with your studies, your career goals, your host community, and yourself. Earn academic credit at top universities and institutions, or build your global resume through a guaranteed internship placement for all accepted students, supported by personalized, 1-on-1 career coaching and CliftonStrengths-based assessments.
With a wide range of academic and career fields, exciting locations across the globe—from cosmopolitan European capitals to biodiverse tropical locales—and flexible terms ranging from short-term intensive sessions to semester-long options, you can find an experience that supports your degree, interests, goals, and schedule.
Housing, excursions, cultural activities, on-site support, career readiness programming, and other exciting features are included, so you can focus on learning, growing, and living fully—wherever your AIFS Abroad experience takes you.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Tuition (credits vary by program)
- Centralized and safe student housing
- Cultural and social activities
- Excursions and day trips
- On-site Program Director and 24/7 emergency support
- Location specific visa support, as needed
- Health and travel insurance
- Dedicated Program Manager
- Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights
- Award-winning professional development program
- Career readiness, including Gallup CliftonStrengths online assessment
OPTIONAL
- AIFS Abroad Travel Package
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
AIFS Abroad funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.
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