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Barcelona SAE
Barcelona SAE
Overview of Barcelona SAE
Overview of Barcelona SAE
Our provider, Barcelona SAE arranges premium housing, offers on-site support, and coordinates academics, immersive cultural activities, day trips, and excursions.
BSAE Student Guide (not specific to Illinois students)
Overview of the area
Overview of the area
The city of Barcelona is a beautiful setting in the mountains on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Famous for its art nouveau architecture and its 7 beaches, Barcelona is the 4th richest city in the EU and the 4th most visited city in Europe.
The language in Barcelona is Catalan, but the residents also speak Spanish.
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
Overview of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Overview of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona is a young, modern public university. There are about 9,000 undergraduates enrolled.
The University is organized into seven faculties, a polytechnic school, eight departments and three university institutes.
In 2019, the UPF was voted best university in Spain, and the campus is set in remodeled historic buildings just two blocks from the beach.
ESCI, the Business School at the UPF, is located 15 minutes from their Ciutadella Campus and a 10 minute walk from the Barcelona SAE offices. Classes take place next to the Born neighborhood and the gorgeous Ciutadella Park. At ESCI students will find a variety of courses that cover all aspects of Business, Economics and Finance.
Overview of Barcelona School for International Studies (SIS)
Overview of Barcelona School for International Studies (SIS)
Located in the heart of the city, the Barcelona SAE Academic Study Center at the School for International Studies (SIS) boasts the best local and international professors while maintaining small class sizes.
Each course includes a variety of field studies, museum visits, and guided reflection that closely tie the courses to the city itself.
The courses offered at SIS encompass international and cross-cultural topics, focusing on the city by discussing local history, art, architecture, literature and geography. The Spanish Language courses focus on spoken language skills and include useful tools for students to debrief their experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Typical Program Dates
Typical Program Dates
Fall Semester
Orientation: Mid September
Spanish Placement Test: Mid September
Semester Dates (including exams): Late September - Mid December
Spring Semester
Orientation: Early January
Spanish Placement Test: Early January
Semester Dates (including exams): Early January - Mid April
Vacation: Late March (1 Week)
Cost Comparison
Cost Comparison
The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is higher than the median cost.
The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is higher.
Top reasons studying in Barcelona is best done in Fall!
The Weather
In the Fall semester, the term starts off hot and sunny (perfect for beach days), and ends with cooler days and holiday markets. The Spring term is during the coolers months in Barcelona, and you depart before the beach/swim season starts. Weather chart.La Merce
At the end of September Barcelona holds a citywide festival. This is 4 days of free concerts, street performances, fireworks shows, correfocs and castellers competitions. It is absolutely the best weekend of the year to be in the city! What is La Merce?Less Competition
Barcelona is a popular destination for study abroad, but there are fewer students in the Fall than in the Spring. This means less competition on the top housing choices & the very best pick of our host families. You'll be more likely to get into the program, get your top housing choice, and get into the classes you want. Plus you'll have even more opportunities to meet locals and immerse yourself in the local culture!
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