International Relations Study Abroad Programs in Spain

The Bilbao/Getxo program is ideal for students who wish to develop an international business career and/or a bilingual career. You may stay for one semester or a full year and focus on Spanish Language and Cultural Studies or International Business. Our intensive language approach allows you to complete one to three courses (4-11 credits) of university foreign language in only one semester, depending on your primary focus for the semester. The program also offers the opportunity to complete internships. The academic coursework is only part of the value of a semester or year abroad. Courses are complemented by the opportunity to experience the society and culture of the Basque Country through personal interaction with local students and field trips to sites of social, historic, artistic, and economic interest. A local university student is available to become your conversation partner, which is an excellent way to make friends and become integrated into the community.

Spend a semester or academic year in the modern and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, Spain, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester studying at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Courses are taught in English or Spanish, with no previous Spanish language study required. There are many ways to make an impact within Barcelona’s local community. Once you’re abroad, volunteer opportunities will be available through local NGOs to provide services to people in need within the local community. Live in a Spanish homestay or, for an additional fee, in an apartment or student residence. Homestay students receive breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday from the family. Apartment and residence students have access to a shared kitchen. Cultural and social activities include guided tours of Barcelona and its famous landmarks and attractions, cooking classes, Flamenco performances, and tapas evenings with Spanish students. 3-day excursions to the Pyrenees (fall only) and Tarragona and Southern Catalonia (spring only) are included in the program fee, as well as day trips to Gerona and Besalú, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum, and Montserrat and Sitges.

Located in the historic city of Seville, Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) offers an exceptional study abroad experience that combines academic excellence with vibrant Spanish culture. UPO stands out for its modern campus, small class sizes, and personalized attention, making it an ideal destination for students seeking an immersive and supportive learning environment. This program is perfect for students who are adventurous, globally minded, and eager to explore Spanish language, history, and culture. Participants can choose from courses in business, social sciences, and Spanish studies, with options available in English and Spanish. Students gain valuable academic credits while engaging with the rich traditions of Seville, from flamenco dancing to exploring iconic landmarks like the Alcázar and Plaza de España. Experience Seville’s vibrant lifestyle through tapas, architecture, and festivals like Feria de Abril. Spend weekends exploring nearby cities like Granada and Córdoba or enjoying Andalusia’s stunning landscapes. Studying at UPO offers more than academics—it’s a cultural adventure filled with discovery and unforgettable moments.

Veritas Christian Study Abroad offers students the opportunity to study and dialogue peacefully about major religious issues in a land where many have gone to war in the name of religion. Veritas in Spain will challenge the way students think and live as global citizens. There are those in the Western world who think that religion is losing its importance in our modern world. One look at the world around us will tell us otherwise. Though secularism has changed the religious landscape in Europe and North America, the growth of religious zeal and participation on other continents is staggering. It takes only one glance at the daily news to see that religious issues have everything to do with making sense of our shrinking global community. At Veritas, we are unashamedly Christian, believing in the divine revelation of God through His incarnate Son, Jesus, and through His inspired Word, the Bible. We hope all people will give fresh and thorough examination to our faith, so we choose in turn to enter into the rich study of other faiths. Through the study of religious history and theology, our capacity to enter into relationships with others will be enhanced.

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

Your Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Seville! Seville is Spain’s charming city where Spanish culture and history come alive, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration.

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.

Your summer in Barcelona translates to sparkling beaches, Spanish-language immersion, and a university with a strong international reputation. On the Summer in Barcelona – Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) program, you’ll earn six credits in six weeks while living in one of Europe’s most lively, playful cities. Dive into your coursework and then dive into the city around you. Just a few ideas: practice your Spanish as you stroll down the tree-lined La Rambla, take a cooking class to perfect those delicious tapas, and lose an afternoon (or many) to Gaudí’s whimsical architecture. Six weeks will fly by in this entrancing city on the Mediterranean.

Many travelers visiting Granada insist it's the must-see city in the country. With one of the clearest windows into Spain's unique historical symbiosis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, the IES Abroad curriculum takes full advantage of Andalusia and all southern Spain has to offer, including cultural excursions. Two semesters of college-level Spanish are required to enroll in the Intermediate Program, and four semesters are required to enroll in the Advanced Program. Both Intermediate and Advanced students are required to take a Spanish language course alongside English-taught area studies courses. All majors are welcome to apply. Students can immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture by living with a local family in a homestay, or meet other international and local students in a residence hall and Colegios Mayores.

Explore urbanization and social justice in New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town. Through coursework, field visits, and homestays, examine how politics, economics, culture, and geography shape cities and influence the lives of urban citizens. Meet with academics, officials, NGOs, and grassroots movements to see how urban citizens organize to envision, build, and create more just and sustainable cities. Focus on fieldwork methods and ethics while completing a comparative research project on a topic of your choice. This program offers the choice to do a minor in urban studies. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

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.

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.

This program is perfect for students with intermediate-level or higher Spanish skills who seek an authentic and immersive experience. Away from the crowds of American students who opt for more popular destinations, like Barcelona or Madrid, with us, you will find yourself fully immersed in the Spanish language and culture of La Coruña, Spain. At the beginning of the semester, you can optionally take an intensive Spanish language course to help prepare you for the semester abroad. You can take classes in your field of interest at an accredited public Spanish university. Most classes are taught in Spanish alongside Spanish students. While some courses are offered in English, we highly recommend taking on the challenge of studying in Spanish. If you need additional Spanish practice before the semester starts, you may combine our Summer Spanish Immersion program with the semester or year abroad program. You will be issued an official transcript, and we can assist you with obtaining transfer credit at your home institution. Adding a customized internship at a Spanish company alongside your studies is possible.

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!

Seville, the capital of Andalusia and Spain’s 4th largest city, is between the Sierra Morena mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoying culture from the Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews, and Christians throughout the ages and serving as the focal point of the Spanish Renaissance, the city is rich in history and tradition. When visiting Seville, you can experience the city as it was centuries ago. The lovely winding streets and active public squares of the Barrio Santa Cruz allow insight into the oldest portion of the city, and the list of monuments and historic sites is seemingly endless. The Tower of Gold once served as a landmark for arriving ships, and its Cathedral houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The 12th-century Moorish palace, the Alcázar, is the oldest palace fortress still used by European royalty. While studying, exploring the streets, visiting museums, or soaking up Spanish culture, API students in Seville gain a broad education in the Spanish language and civilization.

Our program combines challenging academic study (beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels) with practical opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. This has been designed to provide a rich academic and cultural experience as well as foster lasting relationships between our students and the Spanish people. You will attend one of the country’s well-established universities that offer high-quality education, ensuring a rewarding semester study abroad at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on the fact that this is a flexible program, as it allows students to choose from a mix of Spanish language courses and content courses taught in Spanish and English. This is most suitable for students who have a beginner or intermediate language level and want to take a Spanish cultural program at a university in Spain. It is also ideal for those looking to customize their curriculum with courses across a variety of academic tracks such as business, international relations, or Hispanic issues.

Do you want to attend a renowned and historically significant Spanish university? Do you enjoy dynamic university cities, picturesque streets, and beautiful architecture? Then, come and study in Cervantes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, better known as Alcalá de Henares. Aimed at fostering academic cooperation between Spain and the US through specialized educational programs, the Instituto Franklin - UAH Study Abroad in Spain program was founded in 1987. We serve students with various academic backgrounds and proficiency levels in Spanish, ranging from beginner to advanced. Many of our courses emphasize developing intercultural and language skills professionally and incorporate experiential learning through practicums. Spanish and English language courses are available. In addition, students may participate in a unique internship program and spend a full semester in a company or an organization of their choice.

Want to live abroad in Spain and gain official university credits in your desired field of study while enjoying an authentic Spanish immersion experience? Come and study with Centro MundoLengua! We are a dedicated Spanish center that has signed agreements with top universities across Spain, allowing our students to choose from a large number of courses (with options in both Spanish and English) at prestigious schools such as the University of Seville and Pablo de Olavide University, both in Seville, the capital city of Andalusia. We accept participants of all Spanish levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), with the option to obtain 12-15 US credits (24-30 ECTS credits). We also have a plethora of contacts with businesses and private/public/non-profit organizations for volunteering and internship opportunities! Ready to live a whole Spanish immersion experience and the adventure of a lifetime? Contact us for complete details on semester dates at Pablo de Olavide University and the University of Seville. Program dates: Pablo Olavide University | Spring Semester | January 21st - May 16th, 2026 University of Seville | January 28th - May 9th, 2026 Price | $12,100

Get your Master's in Spain with RVF International and experience the semester of a lifetime! Based in Madrid, this immersive program offers U.S. college students the opportunity to earn academic credit while exploring one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities. Choose from a wide range of English- or Spanish-taught courses in fields like business, international relations, communication, and more. Enjoy fully coordinated housing, airport pick-up, welcome events, and cultural activities like flamenco classes, Spanish cooking workshops, and guided tours. Optional weekend excursions to Portugal’s beaches and Morocco’s desert provide even more adventure. As a company that has helped thousands teach and live abroad in Spain, RVF International brings years of trusted experience to the study abroad world. Our mission is to make this experience accessible - offering all of this for less than half the cost of traditional programs. With 24/7 local support, full pre-departure guidance, and a certificate upon completion, you’ll return home with unforgettable memories, academic progress, and a global perspective.

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.