Exchange: Pompeu Fabra University

Universitat Pompeu Fabre (UPF) is a modern, high-quality public university that was founded in 1990. It focuses on the knowledge areas of the social sciences and humanities, communication and information technologies, and health and life sciences. It is located in the heart of Barcelona. Students have taken courses here in History, Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies.

Credit Equivalency: 60 ECTS = 5.0 U of T FCE.

Available Courses: Check here.

Restricted programs: Medicine and Human Biology courses are not open.

Housing: On-campus housing not guaranteed. Please find more information here.

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  UPF has three terms.  Full Year exchange students will enroll in all three terms (Sept-June).  Winter exchange students will enroll in Term 2 (Jan-Mar) and Term 3 (April-June).

This destination’s term dates do not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca.

Location

Country(ies): Spain
City: Barcelona
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Full-Year (Sep-Jun), Winter (Jan-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Full Year Deadline: January 14, 2026
Winter Deadline: April 8, 2026

Details

Language of Study: Catalan, English, Spanish
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All, Arts and Science
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Arts and Science (St. George, Undergrad), Rotman Commerce, School of Graduate Studies, UTM (Undergrad), UTSC (Undergrad)
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.0 Language Requirement: depending on course selection, Spanish B2 may be required