Arts Study Abroad Programs in Barcelona, Spain

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We offer a broad range of unique programs in the Americas, South Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. And you don’t even have to be proficient in a foreign language to join because most AIFS campuses conduct courses in English or other foreign languages across all levels. AIFS offers all-inclusive program fees, making it simple for students to experience everything the world has to offer while living and studying abroad! Most of all, we guarantee their safety and welfare anywhere they are.

What is your proficiency level in Spanish? Whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced, get the chance to study at a university in Barcelona! We offer programs at the Menendez Pelayo International University (UIMP) (available in summer), the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and the University of Barcelona. Drop by our office as well, which is in the city’s historic district and within close proximity to the Plaza de Cataluña and the Palau de la Música. Here, you can participate in daily tutorials, use our facilities and amenities, or hang out with other program participants. If you need information, our friendly staff are eager to help you. The best part about studying in Barcelona is the chance to immerse in its rich languages - Castilian Spanish and Catalán. Enjoy its creative arts and explore its cultural diversity. Don’t miss its vibrant nightlife as well, and find out why the city is one of Spain’s top clubbing destinations! Discover the unique and stunning architecture, which ranges from mosaic buildings to medieval Gothic castles. Or go on a trip to the countryside to escape bustling city life.

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

OUR MOST AFFORDABLE SPAIN PROGRAM Set your sights on Spain! Beautiful Barcelona has it all: Spanish and Catalan culture, stunning coastline, tantalizing food, and easy access to most of Europe. IFSA puts it all in reach. Take classes at the IFSA Program Center with other IFSA students, taught by Barcelona-based faculty. Select from business, social science, arts and humanities, and interdisciplinary classes. There’s also opportunity for an internship. For deeper immersion, opt to enroll in two classes at prestigious Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). UPF offers top-quality instruction in finance, communications, politics, and more, mostly taught in English. As a UPF student, you can also take advantage of university clubs and other offerings. Living with other students in housing vetted by IFSA, you’ll find it easy to explore the best of Barcelona, from La Boquería to Sagrada Família. Plus, you’ll gain insights tourists often miss, with a great selection of excursions, all included (that’s right, no additional fees). Possibilities include discovering Dali’s groundbreaking art in Figueras, exploring beautiful Monserrat, known for mountain beauty and the Benedictine monastery.

Study in Spain at a SAI Partner School: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona! The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), founded in 1968, offers courses taught in English and Spanish. UAB is a young, dynamic institution and is widely regarded as one of the finest universities in Spain, both for the quality of its teaching staff and for its excellent research. Roughly 40,000 students attend the main campus in the Bellaterra section of Barcelona, though UAB also has two smaller satellite campuses in the city center, where the language and culture study abroad programs reside. Students may choose to attend either location, based on program preference.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings and on weekends, enjoy free time to explore and sightsee on your own. Make friends from around the world while gaining valuable professional and academic experience. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Don't miss our early bird discount! Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

In this program, you can choose from a series of courses on Art History, Cultural Studies, Literature, and more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All of our courses feature course-related trips and numerous faculty-led visits to museums, monuments, and sites around the city. Imagine studying the work of Antoni Gaudí whilst visiting the Sagrada Familia! Study the early works of Picasso and head to the Picasso Museum to see the vast collection of his great works. You also have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take Art History classes and courses in other disciplines at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Universitat de Barcelona (UB), or Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and other local universities.

This is a unique, tailor-made learning and living experience integrated with the academic quality of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Our customized programs are for institutions and agencies that want to provide groups of international students with an educational experience at a university of international excellence. Participants study on the main campus just outside the city or at a campus in central Barcelona. Individual programs are tailored by selecting from more than 100 elective subjects in English or Spanish across areas like Business, Communication, Medicine and Nursing, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Spanish and Catalan Language. Guarantee maximum flexibility! Programs are available all year round, with flexible timetables and no minimum duration. Students can add accommodation, meals, transport, cultural visits, and leisure activities.

Barcelona—Spain’s second-largest city—features a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a temperate climate, marvelous art, and fantastic opportunities to learn. Gaze upon Antoni Gaudí’s gothic Sagrada Familia church. Enjoy delicious tapas while socializing with new friends. Experience the thrill of soccer at Europe’s largest stadium, Camp Nou. CEA CAPA partners with some of Spain’s best institutions giving you various options, including the University of Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Vic, ESADE Business School, CETT-University of Barcelona, and Pompeu Fabra University. You can study at one of these prestigious institutions, at CEA CAPA’s Barcelona Center – located in the heart of the city, or experience both with a hybrid learning program. In addition to study abroad programs, you can explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Barcelona. Gain hands-on, pre-professional experience that helps you dive into a career field, develop the skills you need, and help you rise above the competition. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Enrich your time between high school and college with a gap program, differentiate your résumé with an internship, or get class credit while you study abroad. Along the way, you’ll attend a prestigious university, enjoy career-accelerating experiences, and immerse yourself in Spain’s language, lifestyle, and culture. API offers a variety of programs in six different locations, spanning the country regionally, culturally, and linguistically. If you are coming to Spain for the first time, be warned: this is a country that fast becomes an addiction. You might not have enough of the celebration of some local fiesta or the vibrant nightlife.

Travel to Barcelona, Spain with Abbey Road Programs this summer! Improve your Spanish, meet new friends, explore the amazing sights of the Barcelona region, and so much more! The highlight of the program is our residence: a modern, comfortable and secure apartment complex, within the city. It has a gym, rooftop pool, AC, wifi, and many common areas for students to socialize. Abbey Road provides three meals a day of high-quality food through a variety of venues. We cook together one or two nights per week, with the help of our staff (this is excellent preparation for college years). On some nights we go out for group dinners at trendy local restaurants in the El Born neighborhood. Some nights we have takeout food. In any case, our students eat authentic, quality food, as opposed to fast food or tourist meals. Our teaching method emphasizes active, hands-on learning, cultural and language immersion. Most of our Spanish classes include interacting with locals, practicing Spanish, and small group Spanish conversation workshops. We go to many cultural and athletic events in Barcelona and its vicinity, as well as day trips to Figueres, Girona, Sitges, and more.

LCI Barcelona offers an unparalleled study abroad experience for students passionate about design, fashion, and the arts. As part of the prestigious LCI Education network, the program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative techniques, and industry connections that set it apart from other creative programs. This program is ideal for creative and driven students eager to develop their skills in an inspiring and international environment. Courses are taught by experienced professionals and cover areas like graphic design, fashion, and visual arts, providing students with practical skills and academic credit. Located in the heart of Barcelona, a global hub for art, architecture, and culture, LCI provides students with access to iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. With its vibrant creative scene and Mediterranean charm, Barcelona is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable study abroad experience. Ready to elevate your creativity? Discover LCI Barcelona!

Live in Barcelona—the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia—in this low-cost, non-profit study abroad program. Your host university is the University of Barcelona (UB), the top university in Spain for 2020 according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). UB offers courses across a broad range of disciplines and high-end facilities. A student population of more than 63,000 students will help broaden your global perspectives. In your free time, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Barcelona. This program is open to all students from around the globe and awards credit transferable to your home university upon successful completion. At Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA), we help you enroll directly at an international university. We also provide a range of resources, from finding affordable housing to making the most of your study abroad experience. Please feel free to contact us for more information about how we can help you.

Intern in Spain with Intern Abroad HQ and experience award-winning, accredited programs in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife or Seville. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, gap year traveler, or career changer, you’ll gain real-world experience in fields like Business, Psychology, Animal Care, Ecological Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Early Childhood Education, and more. Choose your start date and stay from 2 to 24 weeks - fully flexible to fit your schedule. Soak up Spain’s subtropical Mediterranean climate while exploring its world-famous cuisine, beaches, parks, and iconic architecture. Intern Abroad HQ handles everything: a guaranteed internship placement, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, 24/7 in-country support, and a reference letter from your host organization. Intern alongside English-speaking professionals or practice your Spanish as you gain course credit and save thousands on tuition fees. With the most affordable internship programs abroad, Intern Abroad HQ empowers you to boost your resume and launch your global career with confidence.

Spend your summer studying in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities! The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) Summer Program offers you the chance to take courses in English and/or Spanish that count toward your major, minor, or general education requirements - all while living and learning in the heart of Barcelona. This isn’t your typical summer program. Each term includes a day trip, immersive cultural activities, career development workshops, and a variety of engaging courses across multiple fields. You’ll experience a unique blend of top-tier academics and experiential learning through interactive classes, guest speakers, and local field studies to turn the city of Barcelona into your classroom. Most electives are taught in English, but we highly encourage you to take an intensive Spanish Language course to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and make the most of your time abroad. Choose from our May, June, and/or July Terms - or mix and match sessions for the ultimate Barce-Local experience!

ALBA Study Abroad in Barcelona's central mission is to offer a personalized, highly cultural and accessible study abroad experience for the student. In the process of meeting a student’s needs as a study abroad program, we aim at developing and enriching the student’s mind and spirit through cultural immersion. There are several principal means by which our mission is accomplished. Classes ranging from Global Economics to Architectural Sketching are available with a friendly environment that's ready to help you learn beyond the classroom and make the most of your experience. Many cultural advantages included: - Weekend Excursions leaving every week to various regions of Catalonia - Cooking classes with a local chef - Urban staff-led outings

Experience Barcelona’s culture and creativity with our Liberal Arts in English program. Study diverse subjects in English while immersing yourself in the vibrant life, history, and energy of this iconic Mediterranean city. - Adventure & Fun: Study in Barcelona, a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its creativity and culture. - Global Learning: Explore a wide range of liberal arts subjects in an engaging international setting. - Academics: All classes are taught in English, no Spanish required. n this program, students will enroll in coursework at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). Coursework at UAB are taught in Spanish, Catalan, or English and designed for international and study abroad students.

This program provides a comprehensive study of traditional techniques, giving students the aesthetic and technical foundation to become professional artists. Training includes 6–8 hours of guided study Monday to Thursday (10 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm, with optional evening sessions), and seminars every Friday. Drawing forms the backbone of the academic process at the Barcelona Academy of Art. Without a solid foundation, artistic challenges become harder to overcome. Students must first demonstrate mastery of drawing, following our academic methodology, before progressing to the Painting program. Program Goals: • Develop strong observational skills • Master analytical drawing and chiaroscuro • Learn anatomy, gesture, proportion and tonal values • Study colour theory and pigment mixing • Understand the analytical painting process • Gain confidence with tools for graphic expression Duration: The Drawing program typically takes 1.5 years, while the full Drawing | Painting program lasts three academic years (nine months per year). The minimum enrolment time for our regular courses is always one term [3 months].