IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
IES Abroad
2813 reviews
for
153 programs
Featured Programs
Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
(7 reviews)
Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
(23 reviews)
Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid
(32 reviews)
Study Rome - Language & Area Studies
(3 reviews)
Request Info
(For American Students)
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
All Reviews
I learned that there is more than one perspective in this world and what I think is not always what other people think. Being abroad helped me become a more global person and helped me develop into the person I am today. This program was very important in my own personal growth. Adam B - University of Connecticut View Entire Review
It was amazing! I am better at speaking Spanish now and I'm quite good at reading also. On top of that, my host mom taught me some great recipes. Yes it was worthwhile Taylor G - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained confidence and independence as well as friends from all over the world. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
Everything from the culture of Spain, and how to use the language in conversation A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
spanish skills, learning to adapt a new culture A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned about the different customs in Europe and the different strategies that companies have to utilize when expanding internationally. I also thought the experience was worthwhile and something that I am glad that I did. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned what it was like living in a completely different country. It has opened my eyes to get out of bubble that can be comfortable in America. It was very worthwhile A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile, but really, really challenging! Annie B - William Jewell College View Entire Review
The experience was definitely worthwhile for me. I enjoyed living in a different country and experiencing a different culture (although I didn't feel as immersed as I would have liked to have been.) I learned that I can be on my own and navigate around a foreign place A student - California State University - East Bay View Entire Review
Absolutely. Chris P - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
yes it was worthwhile. I became more of myself Lindsey O - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and who I am and who I'm not. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
learned the spanish language, yes matt a - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned an incredible amount about Spanish, Catalan and American culture and I was able to delve deeper into the subjects I am studying at Conn Coll, I studied new topics that I am not currently studying, I was able to brush up on my Spanish conversation skills, I gained experience planning my own trips and I learned a lot abo... Monica M - Connecticut College View Entire Review
I had always wanted to study abroad but at the same time I was a little scared to just venture into the world all on my own. IES Barcelona was the perfect fit for me! They provided the support needed while allowing me the freedom to take full advantage of my study abroad experience. The staff was great help in getting settled... A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile! I gained a better appreciation for other cultures, made a lot of new friends, and of course furthered my ability to speak Spanish. Clifford H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
In a new place and getting around on my own. Just taking risk A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I was able to gain a more open minded outlook on things. I was able to see what everyday life was like outside the United States of America. I would say it was definitely worthwhile. I wish I could go back there right now. Benjamin S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself while living in a new environment. Everyday I was faced with new and exciting things, it was definitely worthwhile. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained independence, confidence, and a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget with friends I will always have Monica D - Villanova University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and my ability to assimilate to different situations and be independent. To me the entire experience was so worth it, I would do it 100 times over if I could. A student - Villanova University View Entire Review
traveling around europe for the first time! totally worth it!!! A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I can see the world in a whole new perspective now just by doing my study abroad there. It is really eye-opening to see people from all over the world and interact with them. gracie.cepeda.1 - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
it was an awesome and i loved exploring the city and practicing my spanish A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I gained a new appreciation for the history of Spain especially their civil war. I also got to explore all the barrios of Barcelona which has always been a dream of mine. In that, I wasn't dissappointed. Barcelona is a beautiful city, and I loved living the urban livestyle. I believe it was worthwhile. It was a unique, fascinati... Brigetta S - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
About
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:
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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:
2.75Website
Take me there!Statistics
Videos
Featured IES Abroad Programs
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consi...
Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
Think of your study abroad experience as a song—what will be the inspiration? See “The Last Supper,” one o...
Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid
Madrid is an ideal place to connect university studies to the city's business, culture, and politics. The ...
Study Rome - Language & Area Studies
It is impossible to avoid the past in Rome. It eagerly waits for you around every corner, hoping to intrig...
Featured Program Providers
