Leadership Study Abroad Programs in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is one of Europe's crown jewels, known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage. The city is also considered one of the region's most dynamic startup ecosystems and leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. For these reasons, Barcelona has become an ideal destination for international students interested in studying business and culture. Designed for students with a background in business, CIEE Barcelona's Business + Culture program offers students access to countless cultural wonders, all while earning college credit. From indulging in mouth-watering tapas to marveling at world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí's 20+ sites (like his masterpieces La Sagrada Família and Park Güell) to participating in traditional Catalan dances (like the native Sardana dance), you'll discover all Barcelona has to offer during your semester abroad with CIEE in the most popular city of Spain.

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings and on weekends, enjoy free time to explore and sightsee on your own. Make friends from around the world while gaining valuable professional and academic experience. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Don't miss our early bird discount! Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

Spend a semester or year living in the Mediterranean sunshine of Barcelona. Located on Spain's northeastern coast, Barcelona's international population and famous art scene make it an ideal location for studying abroad. The city is a blend of Catalan, Spanish, and European cultures. Wander the winding streets and visit the many plazas between classes and feel at home in no time. You can choose between courses taught in English or Spanish at the different IES partner universities. IES will also help you broaden the scope of your experience by arranging field trips, helping find the right accommodation situation, and even an internship placement. The IES Abroad Center is located in the heart of the city near Plaza Catalunya, and provides an excellent place to study with a large terrace, classrooms, and high speed internet.

This is a unique, tailor-made learning and living experience integrated with the academic quality of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Our customized programs are for institutions and agencies that want to provide groups of international students with an educational experience at a university of international excellence. Participants study on the main campus just outside the city or at a campus in central Barcelona. Individual programs are tailored by selecting from more than 100 elective subjects in English or Spanish across areas like Business, Communication, Medicine and Nursing, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Spanish and Catalan Language. Guarantee maximum flexibility! Programs are available all year round, with flexible timetables and no minimum duration. Students can add accommodation, meals, transport, cultural visits, and leisure activities.

ALBA Study Abroad in Barcelona's central mission is to offer a personalized, highly cultural and accessible study abroad experience for the student. In the process of meeting a student’s needs as a study abroad program, we aim at developing and enriching the student’s mind and spirit through cultural immersion. There are several principal means by which our mission is accomplished. Classes ranging from Global Economics to Architectural Sketching are available with a friendly environment that's ready to help you learn beyond the classroom and make the most of your experience. Many cultural advantages included: - Weekend Excursions leaving every week to various regions of Catalonia - Cooking classes with a local chef - Urban staff-led outings