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Discover Spain | Universal American School Dubai | April 4 to 10, 2027

Discover Spain's universities

A seven-day university exploration programme for Universal American School students. Campus visits, subject workshops and admissions sessions across Madrid and Barcelona, built around each student's academic interests.

7 days / 6 nights
April 4 to 10, 2027
AED 11,000
Per student, all-inclusive
See the itineraryView pricing
Madrid and Barcelona — universities, plazas and rooftops
Madrid, Spain
Madrid
Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Spain
7
Days
2
Cities
7
Universities

Programme Highlights

Matched to every interest.

Every visit, session and activity is matched to students' academic interests, so they leave with genuine insight into whether a Spanish university education is right for them.

Explore Leading Universities

Guided tours of seven of Spain's most respected institutions to see which campuses fit each student's ambitions.

Workshops & Seminars

Every campus day includes a professor-led workshop or seminar alongside a meeting with an admissions advisor.

City Excursions & Student Life

Excursions and tours of each city give you a glimpse of what day-to-day student life here could look like.

Itinerary

The week, day by day.

An indicative schedule. Exact visit times and workshop slots are confirmed once group interest profiles are finalised.

  1. Day 1
    Sun, Apr 4
    Dubai to Madrid

    Arrival in Madrid

    Coach pickup from Universal American School, group check-in at DXB and direct flight to Madrid-Barajas. Hotel check-in in Salamanca followed by a welcome dinner to kick off the programme.

    UAS coach pickupDirect flight to MadridWelcome dinner in Salamanca
  2. Day 2
    Mon, Apr 5
    Madrid

    Madrid Campus Day I: Business & Finance

    Morning at IE University with a campus tour and a professor-led business case workshop. Afternoon at CUNEF with a faculty session on finance and economics, then an admissions Q&A with current students from the region.

    IE UniversityCUNEF UniversidadAdmissions Q&A
  3. Day 3
    Tue, Apr 6
    Madrid

    Madrid Campus Day II: Health & Engineering

    Universidad Europea — anatomy lab visit and faculty seminar on medicine and dentistry. UC3M in the afternoon for an engineering faculty session and lab tour. Evening in La Latina.

    Universidad EuropeaUC3MEvening in La Latina
  4. Day 4
    Wed, Apr 7
    Madrid to Barcelona

    Prado & High-Speed Rail

    Morning at the Prado, then the Renfe AVE from Atocha to Barcelona Sants. Hotel check-in in the Eixample, dinner along the Rambla.

    Museo del PradoRenfe AVEDinner on La Rambla
  5. Day 5
    Thu, Apr 8
    Barcelona

    Barcelona Campus Day I: Health Sciences

    UIC Barcelona — campus tour, faculty seminar on health sciences pathways and a session inside the dentistry and physiotherapy facilities. Evening on Passeig de Gràcia.

    UIC BarcelonaDentistry & Physio facilitiesPasseig de Gràcia
  6. Day 6
    Fri, Apr 9
    Barcelona

    Barcelona Campus Day II: Business & Design

    Morning at ESADE for a faculty session on European business programmes. Afternoon at IED Barcelona with a hands-on workshop led by a visiting design professional. Evening at the Sagrada Família.

    ESADEIED BarcelonaSagrada Família at night
  7. Day 7
    Sat, Apr 10
    Barcelona to Dubai

    Park Güell & Return

    Morning at Park Güell, transfer to El Prat for the evening flight to DXB, then private drop-off to each student's home.

    Park GüellEvening flight to DXBPrivate home drop-off

Institutions

Universities by city & interest.

Students are grouped by primary academic interest. Those with interests across multiple areas join sessions in both tracks.

Madrid
Madrid
Spain
Business & Finance
  • IE University
  • CUNEF Universidad
Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Universidad Europea de Madrid
Engineering
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Barcelona
Barcelona
Spain
Medicine, Dentistry & Physiotherapy
  • UIC Barcelona
Business
  • ESADE Business School
Design
  • IED Barcelona

Programme Fee

AED 11,000*

per student, all-inclusive. A non-refundable deposit secures a place at confirmation, with the balance due by January 30, 2027.

*Pricing is not final and subject to change.

What's included

  • Return flights (DXB to Madrid, Barcelona to DXB)
  • Accommodation
  • Renfe AVE high-speed rail, Madrid to Barcelona
  • All ground transport: Universal American School pickup, airports, inter-city
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Campus tours, workshops & admissions sessions
  • Prado, Sagrada Família, Park Güell entries
  • Full travel insurance

What isn't included

  • Visa fees (Intellete can assist with the application)
  • Personal spending money
  • Optional excursions outside the programme
  • Any medical costs not covered by insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know.

Who is this programme for?+

Universal American School Dubai students in grades 10 to 12 considering Spanish or European universities for their undergraduate studies.

How are students grouped?+

By primary academic interest: Business, Health Sciences, Engineering or Design. Students with interests across multiple areas join sessions in both tracks.

Do students need a visa?+

Visa requirements depend on each student's nationality. Intellete supports every family through the application process, regardless of passport.

Is travel insurance included?+

Yes. Comprehensive travel and medical insurance for every student is part of the fee.

What happens if a student falls ill?+

The programme coordinator coordinates care immediately with the hotel doctor or nearest clinic, and parents are kept informed in real time.

How are universities selected?+

Based on academic reputation, English-taught programmes, international student support and relevance to UAE students' likely application paths.