The Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad program in Barcelona, Spain (CASA-Barcelona) offers students with a high-level of Spanish language proficiency the opportunity to enroll directly in regular university courses alongside enrolled Spanish students at four leading universities: Universitat de Barcelona, the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and the Universitat Politècnica de Cataluña. Additionally, you may enroll into 1-2 core and content courses, offered to support, guide, and enhance your coursework at the Spanish universities, taught at the CASA-Barcelona center.
Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad-Barcelona
More About CASA - Barcelona
Single semester students who arrive with proficient oral and written Catalan skills, and full-year students who have acquired Catalan proficiency during the fall term may have the option to pursue content courses in Catalan.
For more information on this program, consult the CASA-Barcelona program webpage and the CASA-Barcelona Student Handbook.
Prerequisites
- Five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent proficiency
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Deadlines
- For fall study abroad: March 1
- For spring study abroad: October 1
To Apply
Submit the CASA-Barcelona Program Application & OIE Course Approval
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Students may only apply to one CASA program.
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Note that a B2 language level guarantees admission to CASA-Barcelona until the program reaches enrollment capacity.
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If you are not a native or heritage speaker, please be prepared to upload proof of B2 (advanced) Spanish language level or higher to the application platform (an email from a faculty member attesting to your B2 level is sufficient).
Complete all OIE electronic forms