Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Autonomous University of Barcelona - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a public higher education institution of the non-profit financial type. The university was founded in 1968, after the adoption of educational reform, in parallel with the Autonomous University of Madrid. The prefix "autonomous" to its name, the University of Barcelona received during the reign of the dictator F. Franco. The leadership of the school did not allow the authorities to interfere in their internal affairs, while preserving their freedom, their own rules and principles of teaching students.

During its relatively short existence, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona has managed at the moment to take the third position among the universities of Spain, and was able to enter the ranking of the 200 best universities in the world.

Autonomous University of Barcelona belongs to the major universities. Within its walls, over 31,000 students, including foreigners, constituting 10% of the student group, receive education at the same time. 2195 highly qualified teachers represent the academic staff of the school. UAB has an exchange program for students and teachers.

The university conducts active research activities, as well as the university constantly takes part in significant international projects. The development of software for experiments in astrophysics and space exploration in the UAB computer center deserves special attention. Traditionally, this university conducted effective research on biomedicine and molecular biology. One of the important discoveries here was the detection of bacteria, which can be effectively used to fight cancer cells.

The veterinary faculty enjoys great prestige and popularity, it is deservedly among the thirty best in this direction.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides a choice for education in the following faculties:

• Faculty of Biological Sciences
• Faculty of Communication Sciences
• Faculty of Educational Sciences
• Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economics and Business
• Engineering school
• Faculty of Philosophy
• Faculty of Medicine
• Psychology faculty
• Faculty of Translation and Interpretation
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Among the graduates of the university there are many famous people who became writers, poets, politicians and economists. The most prominent are:

• Irene Rigau-i-Oliver - as a member of a group of politicians he initiated a failed referendum on the independence of Catalonia in 2014;
• Juan Martinez-Alier is the author of the idea of a “green economy” that calls people to live in harmony with nature, abandoning the excessive benefits of civilization;
• Dr. Abrams himself is a specialist in the study of the Catalan language;
• Javier Calvo is the winner of the Breve Library Prize for the neo-gothic novel “The Hanging Garden”, recognized as the best Spanish-language novel of 2012.

The Autonomous University of Barcelona is a young educational institution. Unlike the old universities with campuses located in the historic centers of cities, its main campus Bellaterra is equipped 20 kilometers from Barcelona in the city of Sardagnola del Valles. Some academic buildings and laboratories of the university are located in Barcelona and in other neighboring cities. The main campus of the university contains all the necessary infrastructure facilities: educational buildings, specialized facilities (equipped with computers and free Wi-Fi), laboratories and research centers, the largest library, sports halls, catering facilities (canteens, cafeterias, cafes, restaurants) , park areas, places for walking and relaxation. The campus has all the conditions for full-fledged study, individual lessons, recreation and development of students.

Citizens of Spain, as well as representatives of other countries of the world without taking into account their gender, religious beliefs and political convictions can apply for admission to the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Basic requirements for applicants:

• Reaching the age of majority.
• The provision of a certificate of maturity (for the countries of the former CIS). Documents must be notarized and approved in advance by the Ministry of Education of Catalonia (you can send a request via the Internet).
• Providing a certificate of passing an examination in Spanish;
• Successful passing of the special exam Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad - PAU (for admission to undergraduate) for graduates of secondary schools. For applicants entering the master's department this exam is not needed.
• Applicants for graduate studies must submit a bachelor's degree, certified by the Ministry of Education of Catalonia;
• For education in some English-speaking programs you will need a certificate of knowledge of the English language. IELTS or TOEFL certificates are allowed.
• You must also provide an application package.

The full list of documents is posted on the official website of the school. All documents must be provided with a translation into Spanish and notarized.

Tuition fee

The cost of undergraduate and graduate studies for foreign students is 3000 USD / year. In addition, students need to provide an amount of 500-950 USD for the monthly payment for accommodation, food and other necessities of the first need. Students at the Autonomous University of Barcelona can apply for financial assistance in the form of grants and scholarships. For foreign students (from countries outside the European Union), in order to participate in the grant competition, a residence permit in Spain is required. The scholarship provided is 2,000 euros per month. Also, students can apply for grants from independent organizations that encourage student research.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision