International Relations Study Abroad Programs in Barcelona, Spain

Spend a semester or academic year in the modern and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, Spain, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester studying at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Courses are taught in English or Spanish, with no previous Spanish language study required. There are many ways to make an impact within Barcelona’s local community. Once you’re abroad, volunteer opportunities will be available through local NGOs to provide services to people in need within the local community. Live in a Spanish homestay or, for an additional fee, in an apartment or student residence. Homestay students receive breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday from the family. Apartment and residence students have access to a shared kitchen. Cultural and social activities include guided tours of Barcelona and its famous landmarks and attractions, cooking classes, Flamenco performances, and tapas evenings with Spanish students. 3-day excursions to the Pyrenees (fall only) and Tarragona and Southern Catalonia (spring only) are included in the program fee, as well as day trips to Gerona and Besalú, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum, and Montserrat and Sitges.

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Study in Spain at a SAI Partner School: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona! The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), founded in 1968, offers courses taught in English and Spanish. UAB is a young, dynamic institution and is widely regarded as one of the finest universities in Spain, both for the quality of its teaching staff and for its excellent research. Roughly 40,000 students attend the main campus in the Bellaterra section of Barcelona, though UAB also has two smaller satellite campuses in the city center, where the language and culture study abroad programs reside. Students may choose to attend either location, based on program preference.

Your summer in Barcelona translates to sparkling beaches, Spanish-language immersion, and a university with a strong international reputation. On the Summer in Barcelona – Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) program, you’ll earn six credits in six weeks while living in one of Europe’s most lively, playful cities. Dive into your coursework and then dive into the city around you. Just a few ideas: practice your Spanish as you stroll down the tree-lined La Rambla, take a cooking class to perfect those delicious tapas, and lose an afternoon (or many) to Gaudí’s whimsical architecture. Six weeks will fly by in this entrancing city on the Mediterranean.

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.

Studying abroad in Spain with IES Abroad means immersive cultural excursions, hands-on classes, afternoon siestas, and evenings strolling through winding streets to find your favorite tapas. You will explore UNESCO world heritage sites, wander through acclaimed art museums, and marvel at unique architecture as you stroll through winding streets, all while experiencing the wonders of this diverse country when you study abroad in Spain. The extensive Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline has made Spain one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, but beyond the veneer of tourism, Spain has a long and complicated history of Roman, Catholic, Jewish, and Arab influences. This mix has produced stunning and varied architecture, a strong tradition of academic scholarship, some of the 20th century’s most influential artists, and a complex sense of modern national identity. From the modern European cities of Madrid and Barcelona, to the medieval university of Salamanca and the Moorish flavor of Granada, Spain has a place for everyone to explore and better understand Spanish culture, which is far from easy to define. If you're looking for adventure, Spain will not disappoint!

Explore urbanization and social justice in New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town. Through coursework, field visits, and homestays, examine how politics, economics, culture, and geography shape cities and influence the lives of urban citizens. Meet with academics, officials, NGOs, and grassroots movements to see how urban citizens organize to envision, build, and create more just and sustainable cities. Focus on fieldwork methods and ethics while completing a comparative research project on a topic of your choice. This program offers the choice to do a minor in urban studies. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

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.

Barcelona—Spain’s second-largest city—features a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a temperate climate, marvelous art, and fantastic opportunities to learn. Gaze upon Antoni Gaudí’s gothic Sagrada Familia church. Enjoy delicious tapas while socializing with new friends. Experience the thrill of soccer at Europe’s largest stadium, Camp Nou. CEA CAPA partners with some of Spain’s best institutions giving you various options, including the University of Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Vic, ESADE Business School, CETT-University of Barcelona, and Pompeu Fabra University. You can study at one of these prestigious institutions, at CEA CAPA’s Barcelona Center – located in the heart of the city, or experience both with a hybrid learning program. In addition to study abroad programs, you can explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Barcelona. Gain hands-on, pre-professional experience that helps you dive into a career field, develop the skills you need, and help you rise above the competition. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Our program combines challenging academic study (beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels) with practical opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. This has been designed to provide a rich academic and cultural experience as well as foster lasting relationships between our students and the Spanish people. You will attend one of the country’s well-established universities that offer high-quality education, ensuring a rewarding semester study abroad at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on the fact that this is a flexible program, as it allows students to choose from a mix of Spanish language courses and content courses taught in Spanish and English. This is most suitable for students who have a beginner or intermediate language level and want to take a Spanish cultural program at a university in Spain. It is also ideal for those looking to customize their curriculum with courses across a variety of academic tracks such as business, international relations, or Hispanic issues.

Live in Barcelona—the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia—in this low-cost, non-profit study abroad program. Your host university is the University of Barcelona (UB), the top university in Spain for 2020 according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). UB offers courses across a broad range of disciplines and high-end facilities. A student population of more than 63,000 students will help broaden your global perspectives. In your free time, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Barcelona. This program is open to all students from around the globe and awards credit transferable to your home university upon successful completion. At Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA), we help you enroll directly at an international university. We also provide a range of resources, from finding affordable housing to making the most of your study abroad experience. Please feel free to contact us for more information about how we can help you.

Intern in Spain with Intern Abroad HQ and experience award-winning, accredited programs in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife or Seville. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, gap year traveler, or career changer, you’ll gain real-world experience in fields like Business, Psychology, Animal Care, Ecological Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Early Childhood Education, and more. Choose your start date and stay from 2 to 24 weeks - fully flexible to fit your schedule. Soak up Spain’s subtropical Mediterranean climate while exploring its world-famous cuisine, beaches, parks, and iconic architecture. Intern Abroad HQ handles everything: a guaranteed internship placement, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, 24/7 in-country support, and a reference letter from your host organization. Intern alongside English-speaking professionals or practice your Spanish as you gain course credit and save thousands on tuition fees. With the most affordable internship programs abroad, Intern Abroad HQ empowers you to boost your resume and launch your global career with confidence.

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center at the School for International Studies (SIS) offers an unparalleled Barce-Local experience, where the city becomes the classroom. Perfect for students looking to fulfill major, minor, or general education requirements, this semester program delivers an immersive academic experience. With courses available in both English and Spanish, students are taught by experienced local and international faculty who bring real-world knowledge to every class. The Barcelona SAE Academic Center semester program emphasizes hands-on learning and personalized support. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention, while cultural activities and field study excursions provide opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences across Barcelona. Students will experience a dynamic curriculum that promotes intercultural understanding, global perspectives, and experiential education - and are encouraged to explore the city’s history, art, literature, and social issues, gaining a deep understanding of both Barcelona’s rich culture and its global significance.

The EU Barcelona bachelor’s programs are seven-semester, three-year programs (240 ECTS) that allow you to transfer to campuses in between Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, and digital during the first four semesters. With start dates in October, February, June, and August, you will develop an entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative mindset and become well-versed in business principles. We develop business professionals by combining traditional teaching methods with experiential learning such as company visits, guest speaker sessions, conferences, business simulations, group discussions, and project work, among others. We immerse you in a real-world business environment and expound on the latest technological advances to prepare you for the dynamic and challenging workplace.

Embark on an unforgettable summer adventure with Spanish Studies in beautiful Barcelona, Spain! With courses in various disciplines like social sciences, humanities, and communication, you'll expand your knowledge and gain a global perspective. Whether you're a sophomore, junior, or senior, this program is open to undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Brush up on your Spanish skills or take courses in English—there's something for everyone. Plus, you may extend your experience by adding the Seville May Term and/or Summer Term 1. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to study in two incredible Spanish destinations.