Psychology & Social Work Internships in Barcelona, Spain
Program Overview
A variety of internships for psychology majors and social work students is available in Barcelona, primarily in the nonprofit sector. These placements allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as at-risk youth, domestic abuse, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, drug dependency, homelessness, and more. Every psychology internship provides valuable professional skills and life experience that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for a future career in mental health or social services.
Living in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Enjoy some of the best Spanish cuisine, stroll through historic parks, or relax on the Mediterranean beaches.
Internship placements for psychology students and social work majors are tailored to each candidate's prior experience, academic qualifications, Spanish proficiency, and personal interests. Participating in one of our programs will not only boost your resume but also help you become fluent in Spanish while making a meaningful impact through your internship. Submit a $325 application deposit to secure your spot!
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- 3-6 Months
- Fall
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- Yemeni
Updated Aug 13, 2026
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Locations
- Barcelona, Spain
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Bangladeshi
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Central African
- Chadian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Djibouti
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Equatorial Guinean
- Eritrean
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Finnish
- French
- Gabonese
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Senegalese
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leonean
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- South African
- South Sudanese
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ugandan
- Uruguayan
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
Starts At
- 2 Months: $4,170
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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What types of psychology internships are available in Barcelona?
We offer a variety of psychology internships for students and recent graduates, primarily in the non-profit sector. Placements include work with at-risk youth, immigrant support, LGBTQ+ advocacy, domestic violence programs, homelessness initiatives, drug rehabilitation centers, and more.
Who can apply for the Psychology Intern Abroad program?
Our program is open to psychology students, social work majors, and recent graduates who want hands-on international experience. Applicants should be motivated to gain professional skills, immerse themselves in Spanish culture, and engage in meaningful work.
Do I need to speak Spanish to participate?
Yes, candidates should have a minimum B1 low-intermediate level of Spanish language skills in order to clear communication with their internship supervisor.
How long are the psychology internships in Barcelona?
We tailor placements based on your availability and experience. Choose to intern anywhere from 2-6 months.
Will I gain professional experience?
Absolutely. Every placement provides hands-on experience in psychology-related fields, helping you build your resume and develop practical skills that will benefit your future career.
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