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Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in Spain
Spain is a vibrant and complex country that is home to many types of landscapes, including scenic mountains, Mediterranean beaches, rural towns and bustling, cosmopolitan cities. Its big cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, are a mix of modern and ancient. Barcelona boasts an amazing medieval quarter, yet it has been ranked as one of Europe’s best cities for business. The city’s thriving foo...
Spain is a vibrant and complex country that is home to many types of landscapes, including scenic mountains, Mediterranean beaches, rural towns and bustling, cosmopolitan cities. Its big cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, are a mix of modern and ancient. Barcelona boasts an amazing medieval quarter, yet it has been ranked as one of Europe’s best cities for business. The city’s thriving food, music, and entertainment scene, along with its artistic atmosphere, make it one of the most popular places to study abroad. In Spain, you can take classes taught in English or Spanish, but you do not need to have studied Spanish before. You will take a Spanish class, available at multiple levels, and you will learn more about Catalan, the language spoken in Barcelona. You will have direct...
Program Highlights
Gain practical experience from an internship (available in a wide range of areas) in a leading European urban center
Develop your independence as you explore the easy to navigate city streets and live in your own apartment with international and American roommates
Travel and see the rest of Europe in your free time - Paris, Rome, London, and Prague (and many more) are only a short and inexpensive flight or train away
No language study is required, but we'll make sure you're ready with survival Catalan during orientation
Build your own curriculum with IFSA-taught courses and electives at the Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
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- Barcelona, Spain
- Seville, Spain
- Fall
- Spring
- Winter
- Summer
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Business
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I cannot say enough good!
by: shaina stants - United StatesProgram: Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in SpainMy time in Barcelona, Spain with IFSA was a life changing experience for me. I truly felt cared for, safe, and immersed in the culture while I was there. The apartment I was assigned with my roommates was stunning (we literally had a view of Sagrada Familia from our balcony!) Sandra, our program advisor, was there with advice for any situation and was first to help with every simple emergency. She even scheduled a doctor's appointment for me when I came down with strep throat! She is so attentiv...
Best decision you'll ever make!
by: Meghan Schmit - United StatesProgram: Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in SpainMy time at IFSA Barcelona may have been cut short by COVID, but it was certainly worth every second I got. IFSA had a small group of students from universities all around the US making it a very comfortable transition into this new experience. Half of the courses were taken with that small group, and the other half were at UAB - a very credited university in Barcelona with kids from several study abroad programs! It was a great way to meet new people also studying abroad in the city not through ...
The most "first experiences" I've ever had in one semester
by: R.N. - United StatesProgram: Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in SpainI loved my semester abroad. It was my first time traveling alone, and I began Fall 2019 knowing absolutely no one and having little confidence in my ability to communicate with Barcelonans. I ended up spending almost every weekend in the city, exploring different neighborhoods, and befriending plenty of people outside my program. My group turned out to be very small (11 students). However, with classes at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, I was able to get to know international students in o...
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Locations
- Barcelona , Spain
Types & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Accomodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
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- Online Application
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