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CIEE Economics + Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain

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Designed for students with a background in economics, the Economics + Culture program offers students the unique opportunity to explore Barcelona's countless cultural wonders while earning college credits in one of Spain's most important economic centers. Immerse yourself in Spanish university life and enroll in courses delivered in English or Spanish at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra's (UPF) Eco...

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Program Highlights

Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture.

Get valuable international work experience with a for-credit internship.

Expand your cultural knowledge while you practice speaking Spanish through lectures, films, discussion groups, and neighborhood tours.

Join day trips to Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalunya.

Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.6

Total Reviews

5

Incredible day-trips and excursions

March 31, 2025by: Julia W.Program: CIEE Economics + Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain
10

Great professors and classes. Great housing. Overall had a great experience with the program. Pleased by small class sizes and knowledgeable professors overall. Liked the Fridays off. Also great communication from the program. Day trips and excursions were INCREDIBLE and provided huge value.

The professors and CIEE staff are welcoming

April 13, 2023by: Jessica R.Program: CIEE Economics + Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain
10

The CIEE Economics + Culture in Barcelona, Spain program is a great opportunity to learn and immerse yourself in a new culture and country. The professors and CIEE staff are welcoming and willing to help you with whatever you need.

CIEE was very supportive

August 06, 2020by: Emani F.Program: CIEE Economics + Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain
9

They were very supportive and accommodating my entire time abroad they made sure I adjusted well and I really enjoyed the programs that they offered on the weekend for those students that were not able to travel.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Other
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Designed for students with a background in economics, the Economics + Culture program offers students the unique opportunity to explore Barcelona's countless cultural wonders while earning college credits in one of Spain's most important economic centers. Immerse yourself in Spanish university life and enroll in courses delivered in English or Spanish at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra's (UPF) Economics and Business School or Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS). UPF ranks as the top university in Spain in economics and business (Times Higher Education ranking, 2022), making it the ideal institution to study economics while learning abroad in Barcelona. Outside the classroom, your courses will complement co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to provi...

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