AIFS: Barcelona - Universitat de Vic – Central University of Catalonia
- Hosted at: The University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
- Location(s): Barcelona, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer
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Spend a semester or academic year in Barcelona, Spain with AIFS! Earn up to 15 credits per semester studying at the Universitat de Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC). Courses are offered in English and in Spanish.There are many ways ... read more
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There are many ways to make an impact within Barcelona’s local community. Once you’re abroad, volunteer opportunities will be available through local NGOs to provide services to people in need within the local community.
Live in a Spanish homestay or, for an additional fee, in a student residence or apartment. Homestay students receive daily breakfast and dinner from the family. Apartment and student residence students will receive a meal allowance to subsidize the cost of groceries and meals.
Cultural and social activities include:
- Guided tours of Barcelona and its famous landmarks and attractions
- Cooking classes
- Flamenco performances
- Tapas evenings with Spanish students
- 3-day excursion to the Pyrenees
- Day trips to Gerona and Besalú, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum and Montserrat and Sitges.
- Optional excursions include a 3-day trip to Seville and Granada and a 3-day trip to Morocco.
Program Highlights:
- Volunteer opportunities through a local NGO are available
- AIFS organized social/cultural activities, excursions and field trips including 3-day trip to the Pyrenees
- Experienced on-site Resident Director and support staff
- Optional AIFS Flight Package (round-trip flights and airport transfers)
- Earn up to 15 credits from the Universitat de Vic
- Over 50% of students receive financial assistance from AIFS in the form of grants or scholarships.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Design and Applied Arts
- Business
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
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More than $800,00 in scholarships and grants are awarded each year
AIFS is a leading provider of study abroad programs, with a wide range of unique opportunities in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you can have the study abroad experience that best suits you. The program fee is all-inclusive, making it simple for you to live, study abroad, and experience all that the world has to offer. Each year, more than $800,000 in scholarships and grants is awarded to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs.
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