Study Abroad in Barcelona
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Experience Barcelona while Earning Credits towards Your Degree
As part of the UCF Barcelona Center, students get the chance to experience Barcelona, Spain while earning credits towards their degree during the summer. Students register for UCF courses, and then travel with their professor who will teach the course in Barcelona, Spain.
In addition to learning the course content, students learn from and interact with local experts through site visit and guest lectures. The program also includes weekly cultural excursions to fully embrace the study abroad experience. Studying abroad in Barcelona offers students invaluable experiences that will greatly enhance students’ academic, personal and professional growth.
Program Information
The following courses are offered abroad through this program:
(May 11 - June 19, 2026) offered during Summer A
- PEM2140 Personal Fitness and Wellness
- HSC2524 Introduction to Human Disease
HSC2524 Introduction to Human Disease
This 3-credit course covers the foundation concepts related to understanding the basics of human disease through the lens of public health biology, which includes topics related to the nature of human disease and mechanisms that lead to compromised human health. It allows students to gain a global perspective of health and culture via experiential learning, and develop highly valued professional skills, such as intercultural communication and adaptability, and a taste of healthcare abroad.
The course also includes academic and experiential learning activities in Barcelona such as visits to diverse health centers that are related to the course contents.
For course inquiries, please contact the Faculty Leader:
Dr. Humberto Lopez Castillo
humberto.lopezcastillo@ucf.edu
PEM2140 Personal Fitness and Wellness
This 3-credit course encompasses basic human physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, health science, and behavior change concepts derived from various academic disciplines, as well as examines health and wellness in the US as compared with that in Barcelona. It allows students to develop life habits for a successful happy and healthy life.
The course also includes academic and experiential learning activities in Barcelona such as visit to local parks, recreation, fitness center and sports complexes, as well as guest lecture from local expert on fitness and wellness.
For course inquiries, please contact the Faculty Leader:
Dr. Anna S. Valdes
anna.valdes@ucf.edu
Highlights
- Earn credits towards your degree
- 4 weeks in an incredible city – Barcelona
- Weekly cultural excursions
- Academic and experiential learning activities include site visits, guest lectures, etc.
- Experience European diverse culture and vibrant lifestyle
- Gain global and international perspectives
Program Costs
Application and Selection Process
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Once you complete the application, you will be notified of the status of your application and the next steps in interview process.
For more information, please contact the Faculty Leaders: Dr. Humberto Lopez Castillo (humberto.lopezcastillo@ucf.edu) or Dr. Anna S. Valdes (anna.valdes@ucf.edu).
