Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain with WorldStrides
by WorldStrides
Program Overview
Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, is a city where history, culture, and creativity come together. As a bilingual city, you'll hear both Spanish and Catalan spoken throughout its lively neighborhoods. From medieval streets and historic landmarks to the iconic architecture of Antoni Gaudí, there’s always something new to discover. Students can choose from a variety of university options, ...
Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, is a city where history, culture, and creativity come together. As a bilingual city, you'll hear both Spanish and Catalan spoken throughout its lively neighborhoods. From medieval streets and historic landmarks to the iconic architecture of Antoni Gaudí, there’s always something new to discover. Students can choose from a variety of university options, including Elisava, Universitat de Vic, Universitat de Barcelona–CETT, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Universidad de Barcelona, and Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
From the moment you arrive, our local team is here to support you with airport pickup, on-site guidance, cultural activities, and excursions that help you connect with the city and make the most of your experience abroad.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Academic Year
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Business
- Culture
- American
- Canadian
Updated Sep 4, 2026
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Locations
- Barcelona, Spain
Fields & Subjects
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Economics
- Liberal Arts
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
Age Requirement
18-25
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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Shayla Bergene
Participated in 2024
AlumniShayla Bergene is a first-generation college student from Wisconsin, now in her fourth year at Arizona State University. She works as an ISA Global Ca...
From a very young age, I knew I was going to study outside of the United States. I was always inspired to learn from other cultures, especially to study there, which I knew would be life-changing.
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Ben Schumann
Participated in 2015
AlumniBen is from Cleveland, Ohio and is currently finishing his junior year of university. Aside from Spain, Ben also did a month-long excursion to Bolivia...
I wanted to see Europe and improve my Spanish language level.
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Griselda Rios
Participated in 2012
AlumniGriselda is a 2014 graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, where she majored in English and minored in Spanish. In the Spring of 2012, she p...
I decided on ISA because its first program was established in Salamanca, Spain.
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