American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and is the second largest city in Spain, with a population of 1.5 million. The city’s origins can be traced back to the first century B.C. and the Roman colony of Barcino. Its 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city’s architectural, artistic and cultural heritage. Its excellent location in terms of international communication, Mediterranean climate and cosmopolitan character make it a particularly privileged city.

Pompeu Fabra University

Pompeu Fabra University was founded in 1990. It is a young and innovative public university located in the heart of Barcelona, between the historic center and the Olympic Village. It is well served by public transport (metro, bus and train services) and is near the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona’s lively port.

Professor Pompeu Fabra was born in Barcelona in 1868. He is considered the father of modern Catalan. Although most academic year courses are taught in Catalan, the Department of Hispanic Studies offers an excellent academic program of Spanish language and cultural classes taught in Spanish.

Included in AIFS program fee:

• Tuition, housing and meals
• Round trip flight from New York *
• Cultural activities
• 3-day London stopover before program
• 5-day trip in Castile, visiting Madrid, Toledo, El Escorial and Segovia 
• E-mail account at the University and access to computers
• Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
• Phone card on arrival to call theU.S.

*Supplement applies from 26 U.S. cities

Academics

• Academic year, fall or spring semester, summer 
• Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
• 3-week Spanish language orientation
• Four levels of instruction taught in Spanish by University professors: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Superior
• Students are matriculated in the Programa de Estudios Hispánicos of Pompeu Fabra University and fully integrated into University social and cultural life
• Courses geared to junior level and above
• Transcripts issued by Pompeu Fabra University
• Student visa must be obtained from the Spanish consulate before departure

Housing and meals

• Students live in a student apartment and receive a meal allowance or live and have all meals with a Spanish family.

Cultural activities

• Excursions to Tarragona, Montserrat and Sitges, Girona, Dalí museum in Figueras, plus weekly events in Barcelona

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*Source:  American Institute for Foreign Study 2005-6 Academic Year/Semester catalog