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Kick off your undergraduate career in Spain with AIFS Abroad’s First Year Experience Abroad program in Barcelona. Designed specifically for recent high school graduates and first-year college students, this fall semester study abroad program allows participants to earn academic credit while transitioning into university-level study at the prestigious Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). With introductory coursework taught in English and built-in academic assistance, the program offers a structured and supportive start to college life in an international setting. 

Where You'll Study

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is made up of two campuses and has a student population of over 55,000. Small class sizes are the norm and all professors are native Spaniards or international who have a reputation for being approachable and interested in conversing with visiting students.  

What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Academic Excellence

AIFS Abroad is committed to a Learn-Connect-Grow academic framework that brings together our best practices accumulated during 60+ years of educating 1.6 million students. By focusing on the whole student and acknowledging the intersection of their identities, current academic needs, future goals, and the global landscape, we support students so they can thrive in our programs and beyond.

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Cultural Engagement

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Cultural Resources page to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
Cultural Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.