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Academics

Fields of Study: Humanities, Social Sciences

Choose from courses designed for international students and offered by the University of Barcelona (UB) Estudios Hispánicos. Classes take place in the heart of downtown Barcelona, offering the perfect jumping off point to get to know this world-class city.

Language

Language of Instruction: English, Spanish

Spanish Language Study: Optional

Course instruction is available in English and Spanish.

Courses and Credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program: 

  • Take two courses for a total of 10 quarter/6.7 semester UC units. All courses are 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units.
  • Take all courses for a letter grade. Pass/no pass credit isn't available on this program.

Current Program Courses

Course offerings may change depending on student interest and the availability of professors in the summer months. Even if you have an elementary or intermediate Spanish proficiency, you may enroll in courses taught in Spanish because instructors at UB Estudios Hispánicos will tailor the class to your language level.

Summer 2025 course options:

  • Barcelona, creative and cultural city (taught in Spanish)
  • Barcelona, Mediterranean Metropolis
  • Brands and culture
  • Catalonia: language, culture and society (taught in Spanish)
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Critical Skills and Sustainability
  • Intercultural Communication
  • International Business and Financial Marketing Management
  • Oral Spanish in everyday situations (taught in Spanish)
  • Spanish Cinema (taught in Spanish)
  • Spanish conversation and pronunciation (taught in Spanish)
  • Spanish Language 45h (at various levels elementary to advanced)
  • Social Media strategy
  • Spanish Politics
  • Understanding Spain Through History and Art

Catalogs and resources

  • UB Estudios Hispánicos: See summer course options. Course titles are links to syllabi.
  • UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses UC students have taken on this program. 
  • Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic Culture

UB is one of the largest and oldest universities in Spain. Courses are designed for short summer terms, and small class sizes make for close contact between students and instructors.

Before the program begins, you'll choose your course preferences. UCEAP staff will use this information to complete your registration with UB.

Grades

You will earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. Grades for the summer term are available in late September. They may not arrive in time to accommodate summer degree verification deadlines. 

Please be aware that UCEAP uses a grade conversion scale that is different from the UB suggested grade conversion.