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CIEE Summer Business + Culture in Barcelona, Spain

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Program Overview

Your Summer Business + Culture program in Barcelona lasts 4 weeks (or up to 12 weeks). You will enroll in one business course per session. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Barcelona!

Barcelona is Spain’s cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its thriving business landscape and rich cultural heritage. As a global hub for entrepreneurship, finance, and international trade, Barcelona offers exceptional opportunities for students studying business and culture. The city’s unique blend of Catalan and Spanish traditions, iconic landmarks like Casa Batlló and the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, world-class museums, and thriving creative industries make Barcelona the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

Explore the region of Catalonia and surrounding provinces with exciting excursions
Live with a Spanish family and immerse yourself in local culture
Experience excursions to monuments and guided tours of the city
Trek Montserrat's breathtaking mountain trails, exploring a Benedictine monastery retreat and witnessing the unique rock formations of Catalonia
Wander the colorful streets of Gràcia, immersing yourself in the neighborhood's bohemian vibe and artistic flair

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Fields & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • International Business
  • Sustainable Development
  • Management

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

Program Reviews

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4.6
10 reviews

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Top categories

Cultural Immersion
4.9
Health & Safety
4.8
Community
4.7
Living Situation
4.6
Program Administration
4.6
Academics
4.5

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Ryan B.November 2025

Can't thank staff enough

CIEE has made my study abroad experience very smooth. The classes have been very interesting with great professors, I have gotten help with medical issues, they've fixed things quickly in my apartment. Everything has been better than I have expected and I cannot thank them enough.

Ali N.United States · December 2019

Well put together program

The students that are a part of this program are great. You are very likely to find and make new friends very quickly which makes your experience so much more enjoyable. It was also very to apply and they make everything very simple and understandable. I think it's a very well put together program.

Yi Ting W.United States · December 2019

It's a really good experience

It's a really good experience that I learned a lot about culture and even some Spanish! Additionally, the course is really helpful and well structured that it is not overwhelming or too easy. CIEE also provides a lot of weekend trip and activities that are really fun!

Lesly M.United States · December 2019

CIEE was a great program!

CIEE was a great program! Not only was the class fun and educational but they really do a great job at planning everything out for you including homestay, excursions, daily activities and other resources you may need during your stay.

Bolanle O.United States · December 2019

I would very much likely recommend CIEE

I would very much likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to my friends and peers due to the fact that all the staff at CIEE where friendly and the teacher are nice. I had a lot of fun during my stay in Spain.

Sophia B.United States · December 2019

Amazing experience

This program is an amazing experience. Living in a homestay gave me such a different perspective and advantage that I would not have experienced otherwise. Being able to immerse yourself into a different culture while studying was such a unique experience. I believed that I genuinely learned more about my courses because I was more engaged in the school environment.

Madison M.United States · December 2019

Great experience

CIEE did a great job of preparing me for my time in Barcelona before I arrived, as well as helping me adjust throughout the first week. While orientation sessions and mandatory tours can be exhausting, those sessions are the reasons I made the friends that I did. Also, I loved the weekend trip! It was packed full of unique activities that I wouldn't have thought to do on my own.

Marlene A.United States · April 2019

Fun program

It's a really good experience that I learned a lot about culture and even some Spanish! Additionally, the course is really helpful and well structured that it is not overwhelming or too easy. Ciee also provides a lot of weekend trip and activities that are really fun!

Sasha F.United States · April 2019

Great experience

CIEE did a great job of preparing me for my time in Barcelona before I arrived, as well as helping me adjust throughout the first week. While orientation sessions and mandatory tours can be exhausting, those sessions are the reasons I made the friends that I did. Also, I loved the weekend trip! It was packed full of unique activities that I wouldn't have thought to do on my own.

Katherine O.United States · April 2019

Great program

CIEE was a great program! Not only was the class fun and educational but they really do a great job at planning everything out for you including homestay, excursions, daily activities and other resources you may need during your stay.

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Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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