IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull
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à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Description
IQS is located in Barcelona, Spain and is a founding member of Ramon Llull University. This program is open to FAU business à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã looking for a challenging experience in the international business sphere. IQS is home to laboratories and workshops equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced machinery to offer à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã the most complete academic training possible.
IQS offers business courses in Business Administration Management, Marketing, International Business, and Tourism & Hospitality. All of their programmes have been designed to give à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã a well-rounded, interdisciplinary education in which scientific research and experimental hands-on work are strongly emphasized.They offer volunteering activities, nature trips, clubs, sports teams, and much more.
à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Dates and Deadlines: | |||
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Term | Nomination DeadlineÌý | Application Deadline |
à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Dates |
Fall, Spring, or Academic Year | Fall/Full Year: April 26th Spring: September 27thÌý |
Fall/Full Year: April May 24th |
Fall: Sept - Jan |
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Information Sheet |
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Open to | Business StudentsÌý |
Language of Instruction | English |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Credit Offered | FAU credits |
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ACADEMICS:
The IQS Team will send a list of modules for the upcoming semester which à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã will have access to upon nomination. FAU à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã must meet with an advisor in the college of business specified after application in order to determine course eligibility.Ìý
Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad.Ìý
Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to FAU courses and how those FAU equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at IQS and their FAU equivalencies .Ìý
à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Eligibility & Requirements
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã at the time of application and be at least sophomore standing
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Only open to degree-seeking FAU à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã
- See Policies & Procedures page for more information
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Education Abroad Advisor:Ìý |
Steph Pack, Coordinator Schedule an appointment: Ìý |
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Travel Documentation
Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details .
Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.Ìý
A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý
If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit
If you come to study at IQS you will live in one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities in Europe. In Barcelona you will enjoy a pleasant climate that allows you to take advantage of its beaches and outdoor spaces nearly all year round. The city is famous for its unique architecture and incredible cuisine. Barcelona is also an important centre for art, music, and design and hosts numerous events and festivals every year. Barcelona is an urban environment that combines tradition and innovation.
IQS does not have its own accommodation for à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. However, we have agreements with several student residences. You can check the options available .
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Funding opportunitiesÌý
Financial Aid and Scholarship InformationÌý
- Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
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Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid are eligible for an exchange program
- Please reach out to Jolla Molinar, jmolinar@fau.edu, for assistance with financial aid and Bright Futures
- Please reach out to Tuition & Billing Services, webcontroller@fau.edu, for assistance with Florida Prepaid
- à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã participants are eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
- See additional scholarship and funding information here
- Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the FAU drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad
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budgetary items
These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:Ìý
FAU Tuition:Ìý
FAU Tuition Calculator - please use the tuition calculator to determine tuitionÌý
Housing Estimates (off-campus):Ìý
€500-1200/²õ±ð³¾±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ù
*exchange rates will vary
Out of pocket expenses:
- $200 administrative fee due at time of application
- International flight
- Personal spending
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- International health insurance
- Approx. €650 personal expenses
Health, Safety and Travel Documentation
All à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual linkÌý the semester before your program.Ìý
1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý
International Health and Travel Insurance
All FAU à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy here.Ìý
Resources
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:
- CDC:
- FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
- WHO:
- Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:
- Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
- Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
- Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
- Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
- Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
- Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions,Ìýmandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
- Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
- Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
- The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, and international partners
Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.