Semester in Barcelona
Your Semester in Barcelona program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of 黑料网911courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Barcelona!
Unique Experiences
Savor Barcelona's culinary delights
when you indulge in traditional Spanish dishes, such as churros, patatas bravas, and pinchos
Experience the passion of flamenco
as you take in a captivating performance of a live flamenco show, highlighting the rich artistic heritage of Spain
Hike for breathtaking city vistas
like the unforgettable panoramic views you鈥檒l experience when you trek the Carretera de les Aig眉es
Your Destination
Barcelona is Spain鈥檚 cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city鈥檚 unique blend of Catalan and Spanish cultures, iconic architectural landmarks like the Sagrada Fam铆lia and Park G眉ell, bustling markets, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 黑料网911courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements:鈥Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 鈥 鈥 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
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- Discover the Gr脿cia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture
- Visit Barcelona's oldest preserved garden and test your navigation skills in its enchanting labyrinth maze
- Enjoy a performance by the renowned Montserrat Boys' Choir, one of the oldest groups in Europe
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
The Magic of Fate and the Importance of Living with a Host Family Abroad
By: Jacie Hall While I reflect on my time studying abroad, a year later, I cannot help but to believe that fate is real and some things in life are... keep reading
Studying Abroad in Barcelona: A Semester of Learning, Exploring, and Growing
By: Addison Paquin Spending a semester abroad in Barcelona was one of the most impactful and exciting experiences of my college journey. Between five fascinating classes, weekend adventures across Europe... keep reading
From Snow to Sand: 5 Moments That Shaped My Study Abroad Experience
By: Marissa Garcia When I first arrived in Barcelona, I didn鈥檛 know just how much I would grow鈥攏ot just professionally through my internship, but personally through the moments in between... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
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A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- 贬辞尘别蝉迟补测蝉:鈥Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students are not typically permitted to use the stovetop/oven at the host family home.
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Academics
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra鈥(UPF)鈥痠s a highly ranked public university in Barcelona created in 1990 by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia. At UPF, students can take courses with other international students at the Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS). All courses are usually held at Ciutadella Vila Ol铆mpica Campus.
Universitat Aut貌noma de Barcelona (UAB)鈥is a public university founded in 1968 with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students. UAB is the second-highest ranking Spanish university according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. At UAB, students take courses with other 黑料网911students from the UAB Study Abroad Program. All courses are usually held at Casa Convalesc猫ncia Campus.
Universitat de Vic鈥(UVic)鈥is an independent state-supported institution committed to the economic and social development of the region. At UVic, students can take courses from the Business, Design, and Innovation program for international students. Courses are usually held at UVic-BAU Design College.
Arizona State University (ASU):鈥Brought to you by 黑料网911in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 黑料网911academic calendar.
Course Information
For students who want to take classes in Spanish, four semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) are required, unless differently specified in the course syllabus.鈥
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. UPF and UVic courses include other international students. UAB and 黑料网911courses are taken with other 黑料网911students only.
UPF BaPIS
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Courses are 3 U.S. credits.
Syllabi for the courses listed below can be .
Here is a sample of UPF BaPIS courses in English:
- Analytics for Social Good
- Anthropocene 鈥 How People Are Transforming the Planet
- Art, Mind and the Brain
- Barcelona the City and its History
- Building a Brain
- Contemporary Spanish Art
- Ethics in a Globalization and Sustainability Context
- From Hippocrates to Personalized Medicine: Healthcare Adapted to Societal Changes
- Gender-based Violence and International Protection of Human Rights
- Global Marketing and Culture of FC Barcelona
- Great Ideas that Have Shaped our World: From the Axial Age to the Robot Revolution
- Innovation and the Law. How Technology Changes the Legal System
- LGTB+: Exploring Identities and Diversity
- Stardom Wars: Controversies on Creativity and Authorship in Spanish Cinema
- The Collectivity Revolution
- The Jews in Spain: History, Heritage and Memory
Here is a sample of UPF BaPIS courses in Spanish:
- Innovaci贸n e inteligencia artificial en el gobierno: la transformaci贸n creativa de la gobernanza urbana
- 驴Qu茅 es noticia? Verdad, desinformaci贸n y hegemon铆a
UVic
Syllabi can be found on the UVic Business, Design, and Innovation Program under the 鈥楶rogramme鈥 tab.
UVic sample courses in English:
- Brand Design
- Design Thinking
- Digital Business
- Global Marketing
- Marketing and Fashion
- Leadership, Business, and Society
- International Economy: Emerging Markets & Global Business
- Global Advertising and Public Relations Management
- Luxury Marketing
- Psychology of Communication and Publicity
- Retail Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Start-up Creation
UNIVERSITAT AUT脪NOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
Through Fall 2025: UAB Study Abroad Program sample courses in English (taken with other 黑料网911students only):
- The Seven Wonders of Spain: Spanish Architecture History
- Communication and Gender
- Mediterranean Culture and History
- Strategic Management of the Firm
- Politics, War and Economics in the Age of Globalization
Starting in Spring 2026: Use to see available courses (see the 鈥淓lective Courses鈥 drop-down)
黑料网911proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
黑料网911and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 黑料网911Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2026 15 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $21,950 |
| Program Fall 2026 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $21,950 | |
| Program Academic year 2026-2027 32 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2027 14 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,206 ** |
| Housing | $6,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,950 |
Optional Housing
黑料网911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,400 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,142 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $72 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $60 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 |
| Personal expenses | $210 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,144 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn鈥檛 usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip flight based on U.S. East Coast departure ranges from $700-1200 dependent on carrier.
鈥犫赌犫Local transportation: 鈧44/$48 T-jove (3-month unlimited public transport rides on metro, bus, and train systems) / 鈧22/$24 T-usual (1-month unlimited rides)
鈥犫赌犫犫赌Total estimate cost for school supplies the duration of program
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,206 ** |
| Housing | $6,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,142 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $72 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $60 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 |
| Personal expenses | $210 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,144 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn鈥檛 usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip flight based on U.S. East Coast departure ranges from $700-1200 dependent on carrier.
鈥犫赌犫Local transportation: 鈧44/$48 T-jove (3-month unlimited public transport rides on metro, bus, and train systems) / 鈧22/$24 T-usual (1-month unlimited rides)
鈥犫赌犫犫赌Total estimate cost for school supplies the duration of program
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andr茅s Tab谩rez
Center Director
Andr茅s holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
Jos茅 Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
Jos茅 Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).
Fernando Janeiro
Senior Program Manager
Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!
2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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