Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
For course information & requirements, go to the Course Info & Management page.
For course information & requirements, go to the Course Info & Management page.
Established in 1960, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is one of the most dynamic universities in Spain. The UAB has been ranked in the top 30 young universities around the world and has also received a prestigious award for sustainability.
The historic UAB campus is located at the site of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, known for its stunning Modernist architecture, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It's also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and just a few minutes walking from the iconic Sagrada Familia!
For course information and policies, go to the Course Info & Management page.
For ways to get involved on campus, scroll down!
UAB courses are held in Casa Convalesència, a building considered to be one of the last important pieces of Catalan Art Nouveau.
Address: Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 171
Metro Stops: Guinardó - Hospital de Sant Pau (L4 - Yellow Line) and Sant Pau - Dos de Maig (L5 - Blue Line)
Contact Information:
📞 +34 93 433 50 29
✉️ study.abroad@uab.cat
📍 Study Abroad Office: 4th floor on campus
Be mindful of midterm & finals dates, as these cannot be rearranged.
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🪅 GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS 🪅
Click the button above to browse the list of organizations you can join while studying at the UAB. These clubs meet at the UAB's Bellaterra campus, where both local and international students attend. Find it here on Google Maps.
Join events throughout the city and trips with other international students by becoming a member of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) - UAB! By being a part of the group, you also get hundreds of discounts thoughout Europe.
Erasmus = Period of studying abroad (for European students)
The UAB Sant Pau campus offers a library on the bottom floor of the main building (Edificio Casa de Convalescencia). You can access books, printers, and computers with your student ID card.
You can also access the libraries on UAB’s main campus in Bellaterra, located approximately 35 minutes outside of Barcelona. This campus is accessible by trains, S2 and S6, from Plaza Catalunya.
Close to Home: You can also find a library near your housing here.
Insòlita Gea - Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 216 - A cozy cafe just a 3 minute walk away from campus. They have everything from pastries and coffees to flatbread pizzas. They also have an amazing terrace that faces the beautiful Sant Pau Hospital building!
La Bodegueta - Carrer de Sant Quintí, 61 - Located on the Sant Pau campus, this is a great place to grab a coffee or do some work between classes.
Santagloria Coffee & Bakery - Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 224 - Right across the street from the Sant Pau Hospital building, this bakery is known for coffees, pastries, and sandwiches on the go!
Green Kiss - Avinguda de Gaudí, 87 - A health food café serving up salads, wraps, juices, and acaí bowls.