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Is this program right for you?

If you want to study business in this vibrant and exciting city during the summer, then this program is for you! You will be surrounded by students who are preparing to work in the realm of public or private business with an international focus.

Program Snapshot

  • Experience the vibrant and fascinating city of Barcelona
  • Improve your Spanish language skills; courses at all language levels
  • Live with a Spanish family or in a student residencia
  • Partake in excursions to sites of natural and cultural importance in and around Barcelona and Catalonia, including an overnight trip to the beautiful Costa Brava beaches and the south of France; visit museums, monuments, and cathedrals
  • Take a non-credit Spanish cooking class

Subject Areas

  • Art History
  • European Studies
  • History
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Science
  • Spanish Language

About Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population of 2,800,000, and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history, ranging from Roman remains, the narrow streets in the Gothic quarter, and the 19th century Eixample district with its original examples of Modernista architecture, to the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redefine its skyline.

Where You'll Study

CIEE Study Center in Barcelona, Spain

The CIEE Study Center in Barcelona, Spain is located in a historic building on Passatge Permanyer, near Passeig de Gràcia and Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square. All language and culture classrooms for the program’s courses, as well as offices for all CIEE staff, are located here.

Thoughts From Abroad

You are about to depart for one of Europe’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a crossroads for Europe. Two contradicting Catalan words explain the city best: seny and rauxa. The first refers to common sense, pragmatism, and clear thinking, while the second alludes to wild artistic revelry.

Plans are in place for a new high-speed rail link to France, an expanded airport, and enhanced shipping facilities, making Barcelona one of the most attractive commercial centers in Europe. However, Barcelona is also the city of artists, architects, and designers. From the audacious heights of Antonio Gaudi’s Sagrada Família church to Salvador Dalí’s surrealist fancies, the city has played host to many artistic movements.

No matter which side of the Catalan character fits your personality best, be prepared for a challenging academic program that will bring many rewards in the future.

— Magdalena Bernaus, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Magdalena Bernaus, Resident Director, has a B.A. in Tourism Management and an M.A. in Art History, and she is currently completing a dissertation in Architectural History at the Universitat de Barcelona. She has extensive experience teaching Spanish and American students. She has served as an Assistant Curator and Researcher with the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the Barcelona City History Museum, and is currently researching the medieval buildings of trade and commerce, as well as development of the Mediterranean wooden pitched roofs.

Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities Coordinator, also serves as the Summer Program Resident Coordinator. In addition, students interact with Clara Rodes, Center Director of the CIEE Study Center in Barcelona; Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Anna Sánchez, Registration and Grades Coordinator; and Rebeca López, Administrative Coordinator.

Recommended Credit

summer: 6 semester/9 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • For CIEE content courses taught in Spanish, 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Summer 20096/8/2009 - 7/10/2009
Summer 2010Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Summer 20094/1/2009
Summer 20104/1/2010

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Summer 20095 weeks
early June - early July
Summer 20105 weeks
early June - early July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2009 $6,400
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and two meals per day (homestay option), orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *No meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing and Two Meals daily (homestay option)*$1,250
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$5,076
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$6,400

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and two meals per day (homestay option), orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *No meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Personal Expenses$1,000
    Additional Meals**$250
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$150
    Total$2,750

    **Students living in the Residencia are responsible for all meals estimated at $750 for the summer.


  • Summer 2010 Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


Scholarship Information

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