If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. While we have a selection of internship placements that only require English, some fields require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. It is your responsibility to research and understand your current college or university's policies with regards to earning credit for an internship before you apply for one. To apply for an internship...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory course within the disciplines of Liberal Arts & Business. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory Spanish language course - offered at the IES Abroad Barcelona Center and range from the 100- to the 400- level. A Spanish language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Intensive Spanish language courses are worth seven credits. (required, 3-7 credits) IES Abroad Area Studies courses - offered in English and Spanish at the...

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) UAB was established in the late 1960s and since then has become one of the most dynamic universities in Spain. Made up of more than 25 schools, faculties, and associated centers, it is the only real, campus-based university in Barcelona. UAB requires a minimum enrollment of two courses. UAB courses are offered at the Sant Pau campuses and are primarily in the disciplines of business, economics, politics, and humanities. These courses have similar schedules to IES Abroad courses, and are taught in English. These campuses are located in the central area of...

Universitat Central de Vic (UVIC) The University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVIC) is an independent, state-supported educational institution. It offers 32 bachelor’s degrees in the fields of arts & humanities, science, health sciences, social sciences and engineering. At UVIC, you can enroll in courses taught in English for international students. Courses are available to you in the fields of business, design and innovation. All courses take place in the BAU School of Design, located 20 minutes by metro from the IES Abroad Barcelona Center. Academic Calendar Semester Starts...

Universitat de Barcelona (UB) Even though UB was founded in 1450, the present central building was not inaugurated until 1871 and is located in the city center. Today the university has four campuses in different parts of the city. UB is particularly interested in fostering international relations, and for many years has been the leader among European universities in a number of student exchanges. UB offers an Estudios Hispánicos program taught in Spanish and English for students with intermediate and advanced Spanish levels. These courses are offered only to international students and are...

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) UPF was founded by the Catalonian government in 1990 and is a public institution. It is named after the scholar who established the grammar of the modern Catalan language and enrolls approximately 10,000 Spanish and international students. UPF is equipped with a fully computerized 200,000-volume library that is connected to all the catalogs of Catalonia’s public university libraries. Computer rooms are freely available throughout the campus for enrolled students. UPF requires a minimum enrollment of two courses. Through UPF, you can take courses at Escuela...

Universitat Ramon Llull (URL) URL is a private school founded in 1990. At URL, courses are designed for Spanish students at the undergraduate level. Courses are taught in English and Spanish and are available to you in a variety of disciplines. Course availability and language of instruction is dependent on the program in which you are enrolled in. Possible disciplines include Business, Communication, Economics, International Relations, Marketing, and Tourism. There are various different schools within URL that are available to students. These are: URL La Salle Business School, URL Institut...