PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• A minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
• Intermediate, advanced & superior level students only
• Intermediate level students must have completed 2-3 semesters of college level Spanish or the equivalent for admission
• Letter of recommendation
• Classes taught in Spanish and English
• Housing: Student apartments, local host families and residence halls (Additional fees apply for Barcelona residence halls)
• Entry Requirements: Valid passport with student visa

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

• 180-225 HOURS PER SEMESTER
• 12-15 semester credits

EXCURSIONS

SPRING STUDENTS

• Costa Brava
• Seville and Cádiz
• Sitges
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Rome, Italy

FALL STUDENTS

• Madrid
• Monserrat
• Tarragona
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Paris, France

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Hispanic and European Studies Program provides intermediate through superior-level Spanish speakers the opportunity to take a variety of courses in Spanish or English at one of the most prestigious universities in Barcelona. The language course is equivalent to 6 credits, whereas elective courses are typically equivalent to 3 credits. Courses are taken with other international students. Students are welcome to complete up to 15 credits per semester and can add additional courses for an extra fee.

Students must have completed 2-3 upper division courses of college-level Spanish or have the equivalent linguistic competency for admission. Students complete a placement exam upon arrival and are placed into a Spanish course based on the results of that exam.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the Pompeu Fabra University.