Universitat de Vic – Study Abroad
Study Abroad in Arts and Design
Barcelona, Spain
Certificate
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Nov 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,660 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Term 2 (Spring)
** for 4 courses (24 ECTS)
Key Summary
About: Study Abroad in Arts and Design at the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), with BAU College, offers practice-led English courses in Barcelona for one or two semesters. You’ll do real projects and case studies with industry professionals, applying professional methodologies in studio-based, hands-on classes. You receive an official academic certificate with ECTS credits transferable to your home university; pick at least four courses to build your pathway.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter the creative sector as graphic designer, art director, curator, UX/UI designer, freelancer. You’ll build a portfolio, contacts, experience to support employment or further study.
The program is characterized by a strong practical orientation, supported by a solid theoretical foundation. Students work on real projects and case studies, applying professional methodologies in a hands-on learning environment. Teaching is further enriched by the active involvement of professionals from the creative industries, who provide up-to-date insights into current trends and challenges, bridging academic learning with the realities of the international professional landscape.
Upon completion of the program, students receive an official academic certificate with ECTS credits, which may be transferred and recognized by their home university.
For international students who wish to spend one or two semesters in Barcelona, the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia in collaboration with BAU, College of Arts and Design of Barcelona offers courses in English in the fields of arts and design. These courses are strongly oriented towards practice but they also cover the basic theory needed to work on real case studies. Professionals from the world of arts and design are invited to some of the course sessions.
The program includes a variety of courses from which students can choose (a minimum of four) to design their own pathway.
Students will select a minimum of four courses as part of their study plan, enabling them to tailor their academic experience according to their interests and learning objectives within the creative fields.
Courses: offered during Term 1 and Term 2
- Architecture and Urban Sketching
- Art Market and Economy
- Art and Technology
- AI for Artists and Creatives
- Art direction
- Graphic Design and Digital Art
- Design and Communication
This program is designed for international university students or recent graduates in art, design, communication, or related creative disciplines who are seeking an immersive academic experience in an international environment. It is particularly suited to students with a strong interest in developing their creative practice through a combination of conceptual exploration and hands-on, project-based learning. Ideal candidates are curious, motivated, and open to interdisciplinary approaches, and they are willing to engage critically with contemporary visual culture and creative industries.