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Locations: Barcelona, Spain
Program Terms: Fall, Full Year Exchange, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2027	09/15/2026	09/15/2026	01/02/2027	04/12/2027
Spring	2028	02/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Full Year Exchange	2027-2028	02/15/2027	02/16/2027	TBA	TBA
Fall	2027	04/01/2027	04/01/2027	09/03/2027	12/20/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Minimum GPA:	3.0

Program Description:

Liberal Arts Language Immersion

Barcelona, Spain

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Program Overview

Your Liberal Arts program in Barcelona lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Barcelona!

Unique Experiences

Immerse yourself in a cosmopolitan hub

and engage with the diverse, university-centered community that thrives in this forward-thinking city

Experience Barcelona's timeless charms

while embracing the city's ancient traditions and modern spirit, fostering a deep connection with the local culture

Accelerate your fluency

through engaging conversations with Spanish peers and bonding with your host family

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Your Destination

Barcelona is Spain’s bilingual city where Catalan and Spanish intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of the Gothic Quarter, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern eneUPF): UPF is 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 Olímpica Campus.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in 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 CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Students interning in Barcelona are placed with innovative startups and global organizations across various sectors. The most sought-after profiles are those with interests in business, engineering, marketing, and communication, reflecting the city's vibrant work scene that thrives on creativity and collaboration.

Industry options include:

Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Marketing, Sales and Service

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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