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Study abroad in Barcelona and let the city’s wonders enchant you, because where else can you marvel at Gaudi’s whimsical architectural genius while embracing the laid-back Spanish lifestyle?

Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, you will never want to leave when you're studying abroad in Barcelona.

Enjoy all that Barcelona has to offer with one of our Barcelona study abroad programs, which allow you to customize your academic experience by focusing on Arts, Business, Communications, Culture, International Relations, Journalism, Politics, or another Liberal Arts area of study. 

On a full-time semester or summer internship program, you can build a global network of professional contacts while taking in the sights and sounds of this bustling Spanish city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Experience a large university community, beautfiul architecture, and Catalan tradition, when you study abroad in Barcelona.

Excited? We are too.

Programs

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Study Abroad

Barcelona - Liberal Arts & Business

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$19,825Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Barcelona - Arts & Culture

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$19,825Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Study Abroad

Barcelona - Journalism & Communications

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$19,825Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Barcelona - Political Science & International Relations

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$19,825Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Internship

Barcelona Summer - Internship

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None (some Spanish knowledge preferred for select placements)
Estimated Cost: 
$7,350Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Barcelona Summer - Language & Area Studies

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$6,324Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Barcelona – Full-Time Semester Internship

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,230Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Barcelona's Top Five

Have Fun in the Sun

Spend time strolling and swimming under the sun along Barcelona's four miles of sandy beaches.

Hike Montjuïc

A climb up this hill offers spectacular views of the city. From here, you can also explore several great museums and the beautiful buildings from the 1992 Olympic Games.

Check Out Some Live Music

From huge festivals to hole-in-the-wall venues, playing everything from electronica to punk, there’s more to Barcelona’s music scene than its iconic Rumba Catalana.

Appreciate the Art

Home to numerous works by Pablo Picasso, the surreal sculptures of Joan Miró, and the fantastic, dreamlike architecture of Gaudi, there’s plenty of art—indoors and out—to inspire you.

Eat, Drink, and Eat Some More!

Catalan cuisine consists of savory stews, fresh seafood, delicious jamón, spicy potatoes, olives, and so much more. Wash it down with a cold orxata (a refreshing drink made from the tiger nut plant).

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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The Latest from Barcelona

Jun 12 1:33pm
Barcelona

Tackling Loneliness While Abroad

Post by Audrey Bailey

The first few weeks of this program have been packed with exciting social activities and meeting lots of awesome people, but I have still found myself feeling a bit lonely sometimes. Rather than sulking in that feeling, I've taken it as an opportunity to be my own bestie in Barcelona.

May 20 12:06pm
Barcelona

Two Days Left Until I Board the Plane to Barcelona

Post by Audrey Bailey

When my Spring semester classes ended, I felt like I had all the time in the world to prepare for my summer abroad. The past couple of weeks have flown by, and now my flight to Barcelona is in only two days. Thankfully, I started the planning and packing process as soon as possible so that I was not left with a million tasks the night before I leave.

May 19 10:16am
Barcelona

My Comfort Blanket of School Friends Abroad

Post by Noa Solomon

When choosing a place to go abroad, I was looking to go to a place that was out of the ordinary. I wanted to be thrown into an environment that was new to me with all new people, new food, culture, everything. I ended up deciding that Australia was the best suited abroad location for me to go to. I wanted to be far from home and everyone I knew and truly have a unique experience.

May 19 9:47am
Barcelona

Taking a Break From Traveling the World

Post by Noa Solomon

A beautiful aspect to abroad is being able to fly to other countries with ease and exploring them on the weekends. Something that I wasn’t fully expecting was the multitude of trips that I would be taking. With the inexpensive flights at your fingertips, it's easy to travel anywhere your heart desires. So when a 20 euro flight to Rome presents itself, it’s hard not to take that opportunity.

May 8 1:37pm
Barcelona

Reflections of Abroad

Post by Noa Solomon

As I sit here in the BCN airport at 6:32 a.m. preparing for my flight home, I’m forced to think back on my abroad experience feeling incredibly full and satisfied. Studying abroad was probably the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Not only did I gain worldly experience but I also gained newfound independence, which I didn’t really expect to be so new to me.

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