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Program Overview

Spend six weeks getting to know beautiful Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, famous for its art, architecture, food, and vibrant social life. This program offers everything you need to explore the city while earning academic credit.

Choose one or two of four courses that highlight local culture through topics like economics, sport, food, politics, and sustainability. These classes are ideal for students majoring in business, psychology, the arts, social sciences, and environmental science.

You can also combine your studies with an eight-week internship through IFSA Summer Internships in Barcelona to gain valuable professional experience.

This is an exclusive IFSA-designed program.

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Program Highlights

Explore Barcelona as a living text to examine its socioeconomic, artistic, and cultural identity through immersive, place-based learning.
Discover iconic architecture that fuses traditional styles with bold modern design, showcasing Barcelona’s unique urban aesthetic.
Experience Catalan cuisine as a gateway to understanding regional identity, where food reflects history, lifestyle, and community.
Celebrate local folklore by participating in Catalan traditions like sardanes or rumba catalana during festivals and cultural events.
Visit Sitges on a day trip to enjoy its charming old town and sunny beaches, a favorite coastal getaway in Catalonia.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Transcript Fees
Academic Advising

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Fields & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Spanish
  • Sustainable Development
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Starts At

  • 6 weeks: $7,095

Refund Policy

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

2025 Finalist - Innovative Student Video
2025 Finalist - Innovative Study Abroad Program
2025 Finalist - Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Sustainability
Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022
Innovative Technology 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
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