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Other names:
Autonomous University Of Barcelona
Contact: +34 93 5812753 (Int'l Office)
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, International Relations Office, Edifici A, 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallčs), Barcelona, Spain
3.87 / 5 based on 606 reviews.
Description:
Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a leading state university, both young and modern in character and which is known for the high quality of its teaching and research. The UAB is a university that caters for a wide range of study and research, including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Experimental Sciences, Technology and Engineering. The UAB comprises 11 Faculties, 1 Higher Engineering School and two University Schools. It also numbers 10 attached University Schools, as well as 3 affiliated Centres which are controlled by other institutions.
86% of students recommend
606 reviews
26 3-star reviews of Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is always cheaper to have a shared flat, especially in Barcelona where the rents are extremely high.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Barcelona is so big and it have too many good places to name. It is unbeliefable how many different places there are This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I really liked the history courses in spanish.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Before I went to Spain I knew some words, very basic. When you having courses in Spanish, yo uhave to learn it. The same with your social life, television, everything. I think there is no better way to learn a language ! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
In general Spain is cheaper than Belgium but , Barcelona is not Spain, it is a big cosmopolitan where everything ( except food ) is about the same as home. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Wait until you get the bill of the water you spent in your flat ! It is exremely expensive ! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I didn't fall in love with Spain, I'm now almost 5 years back in Belgium, and everyday I want to go back. But it isn't that simple to find a steady job overthere. If I have the opportunity to go back, I don't hesitate for a second. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I did a course 'Estudios Hispanicos', which was really nice FINAL COMMENTS
forca Barca This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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