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UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA

 

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra, founded in 1990, ranks 9th in Europe. UPF has dedicated teaching staff, small class sizes, a focus on technology and global links. It has buildings strategically located throughout Barcelona, some near the historic downtown, and others in the revitalized 22@ neighborhood, home to engineering courses, incubators and start ups. Students can take all their courses English for Engineering, Science, Technology, Global Health and spring third trimester internships. Additional courses are offered to learn Spanish, engineering, economics, business, sciences, communications, humanities and technology. UT students choose one of two programs with different discipline tracks (1) Reciprocal Exchange for both Semesters and Year-long (2) Affiliate Education Abroad for both semesters, Year-long and Summer.

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Area(s) of Study

  • Accounting
  • Comparative Literature
  • Journalism
  • Radio-Television-Film
  • Advertising
  • Computer Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Science
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Social Science
  • Art History
  • European Studies
  • Liberal Arts
  • Spanish
  • Biochemistry
  • Finance
  • Linguistics
  • Spanish Civilization
  • Biology
  • Geography
  • Management
  • Statistics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Government
  • Marketing
  • Studio Art
  • Bridging Disciplines
  • History
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Textiles And Apparel
  • Business Administration
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Undergraduate Studies
  • Chemistry
  • International Business
  • Philosophy
  • Urban Studies
  • Communication
  • International Relations And Gl
  • Public Relations
  • Women's And Gender Studies
  • Communication Studies

3 Programs Available for UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA

Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange

Academic Information

UPF has three terms. Fall from September-December. Spring has two terms. January 10-March 31 & April 1-June 30. For Spring, students must take a minimum of two classes per term if staying for both sessions.

Faculty

All course offerings are listed online in UPF Fact Sheet. Students need to be mindful of distances between schools if taking classes in different UPF Schools. See various links below for course options.

Language(s) of Instruction

English, Spanish, and Catalan

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - No

Housing

UPF does not provide any accommodation. However, UPF works with BCU an organization offering housing options for international students.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Students pay a one-time $75 application fee and regular UT tuition. Additional costs include, but are not limited to Passport/Visa, food, local transportation and general living expenses.

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 8, 2024 to June 21, 2024
  • Instructional: January 9, 2024 to June 21, 2024
  • Priority Deadline: September 1, 2023
  • Final Deadline: September 15, 2023
- Fall
  • Program: September 23, 2024 to December 20, 2024
  • Instructional: September 26, 2024 to December 2, 2024
  • Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • Final Deadline: March 15, 2024

Application Code

090104

Program Coordinator

Cat M McGovern

Additional Resources

Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Exchange Partner Information
Program Dates
Exchange Partner Information
List of Available Courses
Exchange Partner Information
Video
Make an Appointment
Visa Information

Next Step

1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Spain & Portugal. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising. PC: Julia Pfeiffer


Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering

Academic Information

UPF has three terms. Fall has one term from September-December. For Spring, students must attend both terms to be considered full time. An internship for credit is possible during the second term. Strong in some areas of ECE and BME & Global Health programs.

Language(s) of Instruction

English, Spanish, and Catalan

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - Yes

Housing

UPF does not provide any accommodation. However, UPF works with BCU, an organization offering housing options for international students.

Open To

Cockrell School of Engineering

Program Cost

Students pay a one-time $75 application fee, $500 exchange fee, and regular UT tuition. Ad costs include, but are not limited to passport/VISA, food, local trans and general living expenses.

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 8, 2024 to June 20, 2024
  • Instructional: January 11, 2024 to June 20, 2024
  • Final Deadline: September 15, 2023
- Fall
  • Program: September 20, 2019 to December 20, 2019
  • Final Deadline: March 1, 2018

Application Code

140013

Program Coordinator

Naomi Valdez

Additional Resources

Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
Instagram
Information Session

Next Step

Contact International Engineering Education at iee@engr.utexas.edu with your name, UTEID, and the semester during which you would like to study abroad to be authorized to apply online.


Sponsored by Special

Academic Information

*DIRECT-ENROLL AFFILIATE* UPF has three terms. Fall has one term from September-December. Spring offers January-March and April-June. For Spring, students must take two classes each term or 4 classes in either session.

Language(s) of Instruction

English, Spanish, and Catalan

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - No

Housing

UPF does not provide any accommodation. However, UPF works with BCU an organization offering housing options for international students.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Student pays application, affiliate & program fees. $195 cancellation of registration if student decides to withdraw from program.

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 8, 2024 to June 21, 2024
  • Instructional: January 9, 2024 to June 13, 2024
  • Priority Deadline: September 1, 2023
  • Final Deadline: September 15, 2023
- Fall
  • Program: September 18, 2024 to December 20, 2024
  • Instructional: September 18, 2024 to December 20, 2024
  • Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • Final Deadline: March 15, 2024

Application Code

290094

Program Coordinator

Cat M McGovern

Additional Resources

Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Exchange Partner Information
Visa Information

Next Step

1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Spain & Portugal. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.

Program information above is subject to change