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Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you marvel at Gaudi’s whimsical architectural genius while embracing the laid-bac... read more
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I thoroughly enjoyed my study abroad experience in Barcelona. I would not trade the experiences I had for anything. I feel that I returned from Barcelona with a greater knowledge of the Spanish culture and with another glimpse at the outside world. The time I spent abroad influenced me to want to spend more time abroad in the fu... Elizabeth C - The Catholic University of America View Entire Review
You are not held back by your past or perceptions. Interesting to see what you can change and what is constant. Jump into the culture and do your research GIl P - Trinity University View Entire Review
The study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. I enjoyed every minute of my trip. There was nothing I would change. Every single day was a unique unreplaceable experience. I truly had the best summer i've ever had. Jaclyn J - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I really enjoyed learning about the Spanish culture and speaking the language. I really appreciate the US alot more after coming back from being abroad. Living abroad made me feel more confident about living other places in the world and let me know that if I set my mind to it, I can make it happen. Marisa C - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I had a great experience. I would love to move to Barcelona someday. It was very enlightening and has opened up my mind to different interests and ideas. Maddie D - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
You become of aware of the Catalan culture immediately. My experience has made me think of how amazing it is to live in a place for an academic year, and how we adapt. I want to go back as of now. I want to live there some day in the future; it's where I feel the most content. The program is just a means to get there, to take co... Daniel L - Austin College View Entire Review
I thought my study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I met many new people from all over and got to live in a city that is very different from Texas. Margaret B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was more than worth the while. I met some of the most amazing people that I've ever met. I had so much fun, and it taught me a lot about life and myself. It helped me to appreciate the things that we take for granted in America, but at the same time it helped me to get outside of my comfort zone, an... Jenna W - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was amazing. To say it was worthwhile is a complete understatement. I have become so much more appreciative of what America offers while also expanding my horizons and becoming more worldy. I am no longer an ignorant American who can only see views from my narrowed perspective. I have had the most amazing experiences while le... Kacey C - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Gained a full understanding of Catalan culture, a firm grasp on the language, and a host of great memories. Ross M - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My experience was worthwhile, but not because of my program but because I made the best of everything and took my experience into my own hands. I loved my time abroad. It has definitely improved my cultural awareness. But it did nothing for my academic life, knowledge, or interests. Christina V - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Absolutely--I believe everyone should have the chance to study abroad, whether it is for a semester, or even three weeks. The experience, even at its worst moments, is an excellent learning experiences and without a doubt, fun! Jamie B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes, it was an educational experience I could not have gotten at my home university. Annik E - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes it was worthwile, made me more adaptable Ashley S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Americans are very money driven. In Spain they balance work and play much better. They live less extravagantly, but spend less time at work. My study Abroad experience was extremely worth while, and that's really an understatement. I loved seeing that their are other ways to live than the way we do at home. It's amazing how diff... Emily B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
The study abroad experience was a learning experience. Not just on how to be more independent and responsible, but how to be cautious of all things that come with the host country. I gained an insight of the politics and culture of the country. It was very interesting to have interacted with Faculty from the program who were wil... Bryan G - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I loved my experience and I could not have asked for a better 7 weeks. I loved the Spanish mindset and culture so much that I could have lived there for a much longer period of time. It really opened my eyes to the world in a way that is sometimes difficult in America. Charlotte H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I loved my study abroad experience and would go back any day! Kallie M - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes, I will certainly be abroad again in the very near future. Thomas W - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My experience was amazing! I met a lot of great people from a number of different schools. The experience was completely worthwhile and I would do it all over again! Katy S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was definitely worth the money. I visited so many places, met so many people that I never would have visited/met otherwise. It opened my eyes to the different cultures that make our world such a wonderful place. Andrew V - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile! I feel more independent, cultured and outgoing because of the program. It changed me for the better! I have an interest to work internationally now. I really gained a passion for spanish and the spanish culture. My whole experience made me appreciate American culture and European culture... and even ho... Jennifer S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile for the cultural aspect and improve of my proficiency in a foreign language. I met many great people and came back with great memories. I did not feel like I took anything influential away from my courses and my Spanish class was the most horrible because of the schedule and material. Clicking through a po... Margaret Keally H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I loved study abroad! Best time of my life. I feel like my outlook on America and the rest of the world has drastically changed and I learned so much in classroom, but gained personal experience and knowledge outside of the classroom that money can't buy. It was everything and more than I had hoped for. Every student should do i... Kathryn L - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
i enjoyed the experience but would have done a different program Amanda S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
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Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you marvel at Gaudi’s whimsical architectural genius while embracing the laid-back Spanish lifestyle?
Programs in Barcelona:
Programs in Barcelona:
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Barcelona - Advanced Spanish Studies: This program is designed to elevate your Spanish language skills. In addition to an advanced language course and other Spanish-taught IES Abroad courses, you can also directly enroll in a local university. Here you may make some Spanish friends as you study alongside local students. Internship opportunities are also available to fully experience all Barcelona has to offer.
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Barcelona - Liberal Arts & Business: Feast your eyes on the many sights of Barcelona! Admire the stunning Modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia church, stroll through the whimsical Park Güell, shop the markets and street vendors of Las Ramblas, visit the beautiful beaches—should we continue? You can experience it all here. There are a wide variety of IES Abroad courses available, primarily taught in English by our world-class faculty. You are grouped into language proficiency-based levels to focus your course enrollment options. This also provides a sense of community with your fellow students and challenges you to maximize your learning.
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Barcelona Summer - Internship: With great influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts, Barcelona has made its mark as a major player in the global market. Walk to work or take the metro, bus, or tram through this remarkable city of architectural and cultural wonders. Lunch is always an opportunity to sample the best of Mediterranean fare: delicious tapas, the freshest seafood, and Crema Catalana for dessert! An IES Internship develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market. The optional language class increases your Spanish language proficiency and fluency.
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Barcelona Summer - Language & Area Studies: The IES Abroad Barcelona Language & Area Studies Summer Program is designed for students who want to study abroad in Spain and experience contemporary Spanish culture from the Catalonian perspective in a challenging academic environment. Language courses develop your written and oral proficiency in Spanish and area studies courses provide an excellent opportunity to learn about modern Spain in the larger context of the European Union. Courses are available in both Spanish and English. Over the course of the summer, you will come to know its vibrant plazas and winding streets for yourself. The Barcelona Language & Area Studies Program offers enrollment in IES Abroad courses, housing in homestays with local residents or student apartments with live-in Barcelona Cultural Companions to facilitate your cultural immersion, and DiscoverIES (course-related excursions & field trips). You will have the opportunity to meet Spanish and international students alike. Starting at the IES Abroad Center in the center of Barcelona near the Plaza Catalunya, this study abroad program will help you to gain a meaningful cultural experience and a deeper knowledge of what it means to be a citizen of the world.
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Barcelona - Arts & Culture: Choose from a series of courses on Art History, Cultural Studies, Literature, and more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All IES Abroad courses feature course-related trips and numerous faculty-led visits to museums, monuments, and sites around the city. Imagine studying the work of Gaudí while visiting the Sagrada Familia! Study the early paintings of Picasso and head to the Picasso Museum to see the vast collection of his great works.
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Barcelona - Journalism & Communications: Choose from a series of courses in Communications, Literature (including travel writing), Photography, Political Science, and much more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All of our courses feature course-related trips and faculty-led visits to cutting-edge digital media outlets, newsrooms, agencies, and more. Imagine studying Advertising and then visiting an international ad agency or attending a lecture by an internationally-known photojournalist as part of your visual storytelling course. It’s all waiting for you here in Barcelona.
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Barcelona - Political Science & International Relations: Take courses in a wide range of topics including politics, regionalism, international security, international business and relations, and many others. Imagine taking in all that Barcelona has to offer while taking exciting courses, like Campaigning in Europe: From Propaganda to Political Marketing or Globalized Economy & Migration. All of our courses feature course-related trips and faculty-led visits to government offices and institutions.
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Barcelona Full-time Semester Internship: Spend a semester as an intern in Barcelona – a city with great influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts. When you spend a semester interning in Barcelona, you’ll be guaranteed placement in an unpaid internship that will develop your professional skills and enhance your ability to communicate across cultures.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Business
- Business Communications
- History
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Minimum GPA:
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