Overview
In this unique Barcelona Universities Program (BUP), students can choose to study at three major universities in Barcelona: the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra de Barcelona (UPF).
Through robust agreements with universities, BUP sustains its commitment to the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity. BUP has both a program director and a manager in Barcelona who offer students ongoing support throughout the process, from program application and academic advising, to pre-departure and arrival orientation, to an end-of-term re-entry session, aimed to help the readjustment after studying abroad. Students in Barcelona also have monthly activities included in the program, such as cultural events and social activities, overnight trips to other places in Spain, and day trips near Barcelona.
Academics
Courses are offered in a wide variety of disciplines covering almost all majors and can be taken in both English and Spanish. BUP allows students significant flexibility in their studies and a high level of independence.
Housing
Housing is not given through the program, but universities in Barcelona have all partnered to create BUP Housing, a place for students to get advising on housing in order to find safe places to live. Through this system home stays, shared student apartments, single apartments, and student resident halls are all available. Food is not included in any of the housing options.
Dates
The BUP program is available during the Fall and Spring semester. The fall program starts early September and ends mid-December, the spring semester starts at the beginning of January and concludes at the end of May.
Cost
Please see the Willamette Sponsored Programs Cost Matrix for detailed explanation of the cost of each program. The program fee includes room and board, excursions, medical insurance, on-site support, and most course materials.
Pre-departure Resources
- BUP website
- News
- Local Weather
- Embassy of Spain: historical and government information
- Lonely Planet Guide