Information for Incoming Exchange Students
Here you will find some information about the admission process and the first steps to be taken before arriving at UAB.
Once we have reviewed your online application and confirmed that everything is correct, we will send you the acceptance letter.
Language knowledge
UAB is a bilingual university. The official languages are Catalan and Spanish, so most courses are taught in one of these two languages, depending on the lecturer. To find out the language of instruction for each course, students can consult the course syllabi.
Incoming exchange students must have a minimum B1 level of Spanish or Catalan, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If enrolling in courses taught in English, a minimum B1 level of English is also required.
At the School of Engineering, it is recommended to have the required language level; however, students who select courses offered by other faculties of the university will be required to provide proof of the corresponding level through a language certificate.
The type of classes offered (related to languages, media expression, and content creation) requires all our students to have a good command of the language in order to carry out classwork effectively.
Upload documents and courses selection
You must access at the pre-enrollment application (https://apps2.uab.cat/upload) and upload the following documents:
- Copy of your health insurance (which must cover the entire period you will be at UAB as an Exchange student)
- Language level certificate/s (For all languages, native speakers are exempted of these certificates, with the birth location in your passport is enough).
- In the School of Engineering, it is recommended to provide proof of language proficiency; however, it is mandatory when selecting courses from other faculties.
Once the documents are uploaded, if they are correct we will validate it and the system will allow you to select the courses of your choice through the same application (https://apps2.uab.cat/).
Dates
- Autumn semester or full year:
- To Updete documents: from 15th June to 30th June 2026
- To select courses: from 1st July to 15th July 2026
- Spring semester: to confirm
Outside these dates, you will not be able to select courses. Please note that, without the approval of the documents by the Exchange Office, you will not be able to choose any course.
Academic Calendar 2026-207
Attendance at classes is mandatory from the first day. Dates of courses:
- Autumn semester: 7th September 2026 - 29th January 2027
- Spring semester: 1st February 2027 - 5th July 2027