TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Ownership

The company responsible for this website www.sbs.barcelona is International Business Education Alliance S.L, with the NIF number B-09672429 situated at Sardenya 355, Tienda 2, 08025 Barcelona, Tel no. +34937370292, email address info@sbs.barcelona. Use of the website confers user status and implies acceptance and knowledge of the terms and conditions.

 

Payment Terms and Deadlines

An application fee of EUR75 is payable at the time of the application submission.

An administration fee* of EUR1900, which contributes towards the enrollment of the student, student support and student activities during the entire program, is payable on confirmation and will hold the student’s place on the program. The School reserves the right to withdraw any campus place previously confirmed, if the above payment terms and conditions are not met.

* 80% refunded if visa refused or there is written cancellation before 8 weeks before the official start of the course.

 Methods of Payment

The application fee can be paid via our secure Flywire payment link or via bank transfer.

The Administration fee can be paid via our secure Flywire payment link or via bank transfer.

The Tuition fees can be paid via our secure Flywire payment link or via bank transfer

When making a payment via bank transfer, please make sure to include the full name of the applicant or student for reference purposes. All types of transactions and related fees (e.g. bank fees) are the responsibility of the customer. If you would like to see the benefits of using Flywire you can see it here.

If an applicant or student is eligible for a refund, SBS Swiss Business School in Barcelona will credit the account with the balance of funds received only.

 

Withdrawals and Refunds

 

  • Refund of 100% of the tuition fee and 80% of the administration fee if the School receives written cancellation more than 8 weeks before the official start date of the course.
  • Refund of 50% of the tuition  fee if the School receives written cancellation between 4 and 8 weeks before the official start of the course.
  • Refund of 100% of the tuition fee and 80% of the administration fee if the entry visa or the residence permit is refused by the Visa Authorities and the student hasn’t yet started the courses. (Proof of denial from visa authorities required)
  • Refund of 100% of the tuition fee and administration fee in the case of “force majeure”.
  • No refund if the School  receives written cancellation within 4 weeks before the official start of the course.
  • No refund at any time if the student receives a positive decision for their entry visa.
  • No refund if an admitted student postpones his/her entry to the School and then postpones or cancels the registration again.

 

Non-attendance does not constitute official withdrawal. SBS in Barcelona must be notified by email to academics@sbs.barcelona if any student wishes to leave the program.

If the student is on a student visa, withdrawal from SBS will invalidate the student visa and immigration authorities will be notified. 

 

Data Protection

All information provided to SBS in Barcelona may be held on an internal database and can be used by SBS in Barcelona and its authorized agents in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Cancellation or Changing of Programs and Locations.

If enrollment numbers for a specific program are not considered sufficient to run the program, SBS in Barcelona reserves the right to cancel or move any offered program to another campus location. Where possible SBS will try to offer alternative options to affected students.  

 

Admissions Policy

The admissions process at SBS Swiss Business School is in place to evaluate the suitability of each applicant to the intensive undergraduate and graduate business programs. Please note that all courses are taught in English, therefore the admissions team will assess the English level according to the standard required to follow the program.

 

Credit Transfer

The maximum number of transfer credits earned from institutions other than SBS in Barcelona is 120 ECTS, or to the value of this for bachelor level programs. Those students who wish to transfer more credits will be required to contact the Admissions team for further instruction. Students who wish to study one of the master level programs and wish SBS in Barcelona to consider transfer credits must make a separate application to the Head of Admissions.  Such a situation will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

Scholarship Policy

SBS offers partial scholarships opportunities on a case by case basis. The SBS Scholarship Policy is based on the following objectives:

  1. To promote a diverse student body.
  2. To encourage outstanding applicants to enroll in the SBS Program.
  3. To provide financial assistance to qualified applicants in need of such assistance.

Scholarships will only be granted once an application is fully complete. Please contact the campus directly for details about how to apply for a scholarship.

 

Student Visa

It is the student’s responsibility to apply for a student visa if required. SBS in Barcelona will provide all documentation required upon enrollment.

In addition, for visa purposes, the student must meet the full-time student residency requirements of the campus host country.