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The Autonomous University of Barcelona has existed for over 550 years. It was opened in 1450 under the royal power of Alfonso V of Aragon. Its history is closely tied with that of the city and the Catalonian region. It is one of the leading universities in all of Spain and boasts having the widest range of degrees and courses of study, as well as the most students. Autonomous Barcelona University is also a leader in research throughout Spain and all of Europe. The university is home to students from all over Spain and to international students from all over the world.
There are four main campuses that hold the majority of faculties, but there are even a few more schools spread throughout the city for specialty degrees such as medicine.
Spanish Courses At the Autonomous University of Barcelona
At the Autonomous University of Barcelona the Spanish Language courses are organized by UAB Idiomes. UAB Idiomes Barcelona is the modern language school of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Apart from the Spanish language courses they also offer lots of other foreign languages.
The school is located in the centre of Barcelona near the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The building is art nouveau (UAB-Casa Convalescència) and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Students can join various courses offered by the UAB Idiomes, like the intensive course, the individual course or a combination of both and group courses. Other courses like the Study Abroad Program are offered by Fundació UAB.
