Location
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

On-site Services:
- Airport Reception, Resident Director, API Center, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Re-entry Services:
- Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
May 06, 2024
Mar 26, 2020
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About Program

Barcelona, Spain is a city of contradictions: old and new intertwined, beautiful and industrial, traditional and avant-garde. Bordered by France to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the east, Barcelona is one of the most ‘European’ of Spanish cities. Stroll Las Ramblas, one of the city’s most famous and busy boulevards and weave through the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic). Enjoy the unique and colorful architecture of Barcelona’s most famed architect, Antoni Gaudí. Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city that combines the latest trends with the most typical Spanish traditions. Barcelona offers museums, cinemas, restaurants, clubs, bars, the beach and the mountains, and people from all over the world.

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Program Highlights

  • Attend class near the famous Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona
  • Wide variety of courses offered in English as well as Spanish language courses
  • Open to students of all Spanish language levels!
  • Fall and Spring semesters offer an international excursion to jumpstart your exploration of the European continent
  • Incredible art, museums, shopping opportunities, and outdoor markets

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 14 reviews
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  • Academics 3.95
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.75
  • Housing 4.95
  • Safety 4.75
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Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Worthwhile Cultural Immersion

Barcelona is full of life. The best decision of my life was to choose this location to study abroad. There are so many fun things to do in this one city, I still have items left on my bucket list! Not to mention how amazing the entire country and surrounding countries are. I took Mediterranean culture classes and lived with a host family, 2 things I highly recommend. Being open-minded took me far on my journey, and I have endless stories I can't stop sharing! It was also fun to constantly be thinking in more than one language.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I was surprised at how safe I always felt! There was never a time I was concerned for my safety. Always stay alert and you will avoid pick pockets!
177 people found this review helpful.
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Abbey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Choose What Works For You

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What would you improve about this program?
Can't think of anything!
175 people found this review helpful.
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Catherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barça= Amor

I had the best time during my study abroad in Barcelona. I was able to experience the nightlife, have home cooked Spanish meals, go shopping in local shops, and enjoy touristy places in and around the city. I was able to travel to different places in Spain such as, Burgos, Sevilla, Bilbao and Islas Canarias. I was also able to visit Italy and Portugal. This was all done in a short amount of time but has remained as some of my best memories. I met people from around the world and was able to pick up on Catalan. I lived right across from the the Picasso museum, as well as a beautiful park, the metro station, arco de triunfo and the Catedral. I would definitely recommend studying abroad in Barcelona and doing it through API because their staff was wonderful and all of the activities we were able to do were awesome. We were taken to learn how to make Paella, went bike riding in Sevilla, visited the Colosseum in Italy, watched a Flamenco show and so much more!

What would you improve about this program?
If I had to change one thing it would be to be able to go to the main Autonoma campus rather than having one where it was mainly American students. I wanted to be able to interact with local Spanish students.
188 people found this review helpful.
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Bridget
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best days of my life

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What would you improve about this program?
I really would not improve much of anything with the program itself. I was one of the few people who didn't have a great experience with the housing option I was granted. Overall, the verdict on housing offered to students whether it be an apartment with other students, dorms, or family housing was positive. I believe I was just unlucky to have lived with a woman who may have been taking advantage of the perks of housing students. Therefore, any study abroad program should investigate all "house moms and dads" thoroughly before placing students and inquire from previous students thoroughly to ensure there weren't any issues.
185 people found this review helpful.
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Sherri
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience Ever!

API was very accommodating in the US and in Spain. They made my experience amazing and made me feel like I really belonged in Spain. The whole staff was really helpful and they knew the answers to our questions before we even asked them. I really liked how excursions were organized with the program. It was a nice to go on a trip and not worrying about any accommodations. Also I liked how on campus we had an academic advisor specifically for API students. I liked how API requires all their students to take a language class. If you are studying abroad in an non english speaking country I think this is a necessity. I wanted to change my schedule when I arrived in Barcelona and I did it with no worries because of our advisor. Also I liked how API set up events around the city that we could attend with other API students. Finally I really liked the housing options. All the options were very nice to live in. I would defiantly recommend API.

What would you improve about this program?
I think having the pre departure information sent a little bit earlier. Mine was sent about 2 weeks before we left and I did not know where I was living and what classes I was taking and that made me a little nervous.
196 people found this review helpful.
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Cassidy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer in Barcelona

I studied in Barcelona for 7 weeks this summer. I lived in an apartment with four other girls, and we all were just meeting each other for the first time. A typical day included waking up and getting ready, taking the metro to class, grabbing lunch at the cafe next to our school in between classes, and ending class around one in the afternoon. We spent the afternoons sightseeing, shopping, walking around the city, or at the beach. The nights were spent hanging out with other people from the APi program, watching futbol at the bars, and meeting new people. Barcelona was all about trying new things, new experiences, and meeting new people. Living in an apartment on our own gave us a new sense of independence and pushed me out of my comfort zone. On the weekends I explored new cities and traveled to Germany and Italy. The program also took us on weekend excursions to the beautiful island of Mallorca and Costa Brava. All in all, the program was amazing and the coordinators responded to any type of problem immediately.

194 people found this review helpful.
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Cassie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

API is Awesome

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What would you improve about this program?
If I had to improve something, I would say for some more cultural engagement. The staff did seem to really try hard to do this but some students weren't very into it.
174 people found this review helpful.
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alysonmcdonald
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

API Barcelona Changed My Life

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What would you improve about this program?
I would try to make it a little less stressful to switch classes at UAB if necessary.
179 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

To respect all students living in the apartment, we do strictly enforce our policy prohibiting overnight guests. We will be happy to suggest hostels or hotels where visiting friends or family could stay while they are in Barcelona.

Have heard some not so great stories regarding host families, that is why i am leery. I have received all good reviews on apartments. What are good/safe areas for apartments?