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Semester across the Mediterranean: Spain to Cyprus

Curriculum

This program is based at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, and the University of Nicosia, our host institutions. It allows students to select up to 5 courses (15 credits) total. Students will select 2 or 3 courses in Barcelona, and 2 or 3 courses in Nicosia, for a total of 5 in the semester. All courses are accredited and taught in English by our host institutions' regular faculty. Students that successfully complete their coursework will receive two transcripts - one from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona for the courses taken there, and one from the University of Nicosia for the courses taken in Cyprus.

All applicants should aim to receive course pre-approval from their home institution.

Courses offered in Barcelona

SA2021E: Mediterranean Politics (3 credit hours)
SA2022E: Mediterranean Culture & History (3 credit hours)
SA2019E: Politics, War & Economics in the Age of Globalization (3 credit hours)

Courses offered in Nicosia

EUS-210: European Cultures (3 credit hours)
EUS-201: European Geography (3 credit hours)
EUS-425: European Union - Middle East Relations (3 credit hours)


Teaching Methods
  • All courses on the on this program are Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, and University of Nicosia courses taught by their faculty using their syllabi on their campuses. Both universities issue transcripts for this program.
  • Students first complete the courses taken in Barcelona, before proceeding to Cyprus, where they complete the second round of courses.
  • Students complement their in-class instruction with 10 days of on-the-ground travel to Greece and Italy.
  • While the travel portion is a required part of this program and linked to the curriculum, it is not-for-credit.