Academic Program

Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 503-614-7151 | FAX: 603-614-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu

As a reciprocal exchange program with our partner institution, five Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) students have an exciting opportunity to study at PCC every fall and five PCC students study at UPF every spring term.

Students will take language courses at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) taught by faculty in Barcelona, Spain. From its beginnings, Universitat Pompeu Fabra has had an urban vocation. On the one hand it has an obvious connection to the traditional values of the first universities, which were based on a close relationship between themselves and the society they served and which were integrated into the social fabric; while on the other hand it is pledged to the dynamism of the future, which today's cities represent. Students take these classes with international students. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish. Students can earn up to 12 credits in Spanish. Students register for specific Spanish language and culture courses before their departure.

Courses

A sample of the courses of study at UPF Barcelona include:

Second year Spanish
SPA 203
Intermediate Spanish conversation
SPA 213A
Spanish culture
SPA 262A
Spanish composition
SPA 290

These courses will appear on your PCC transcript. The transcript will have a footnote indicating the courses were taken at UPF, Barcelona. Students will also receive an official transcript from UPF, Barcelona.

Important Dates

  • Language proficiency assessment tests for incoming students at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain: Week before classes begin.
  • Tutoring and Registration: Week before classes begin.
  • Classes begin: April 7
  • Organized visit of the city of Barcelona: Week before classes begin.
  • Last day of classes: June 13
  • Final exams: June 18-June 30 **There are 46 days during UPF's Spring quarter**
  • Holidays: May 1st
  • Application due with $100 enrollment fee - December 3, 2007