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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

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Founded in 1968, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona was established in a climate of dramatic student activism and aims to uphold four principles of autonomy: freedom to select teaching staff, admission available to all students, freedom to create its own study plans, and freedom to administrate the university's capital. UAB has moved forward at a rapid pace in its short history and is a leader in education and research, cooperating with universities and international organizations on five continents.  Students can take courses in a variety of disciplines, including economics, international business and marketing, history, humanities, and of course, Spanish. 


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UAB Language Levels
Levels are based on the Council of Europe Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning and Teaching

Language Levels

UAB Barecelona

US Equivalent

Inicial - Nivel A Level A - Beginner - 100
Preliminar - Nivel B Level B - Low Intermediate - 200
Umbral - Nivel C Level C - Intermediate - 200
Intermedia-Alto -Nivel D Level D - Low Advanced - 300

 
Admission Requirements & Recommendations
 At least 18 years of age
 2.75 cumulative GPA
 Must submit an unofficial high school or college transcript
 One semester of college level Spanish or equivalent (recommended)

University Facts
 Current enrollment of 50,000 students
 One of the leading schools in Barcelona, founded in 1968
 Established in a climate of dramatic student activism
 Aims to uphold four principles of autonomy: freedom to select teaching staff, admission available to all students, freedom to create its own study plans, and freedom to administrate the university's capital
 GSE participants attend classes at the Sant Pau Campus in the historic UAB Casa Convalescencia building, located in the Eixample district in central Barcelona OR at the new Campus Eixample located in the Eixample district and also in central Barcelona.
 Official transcript issued by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Spanish Grading System

Spanish Verbal Grade US Verbal Equivalent Spanish Number Grade US Letter Equivalent
Sobresaliente Excellent  9-10 A
Notable Very Good 7-8 B
Aprobado  Adequate/Pass 5-6 C
Suspenso  Insufficient/Fail 0-4 F
No presentado Incomplete or Exam not taken N/A N/A




 



   

  

 

 











    


   







 
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