Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Advanced Liberal Arts

Study Program Part-Time Internship

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17 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

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Tentative Dates

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16 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Dates

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16 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

Request Information

Dates

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39 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

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Overview

Put your advanced Spanish skills to work in the lively Mediterranean city of Barcelona! Considered Spain's most popular city, Barcelona is the perfect place to dramatically improve your Spanish language skills.

Designed for students from all areas of study, the Advanced Liberal Arts program immerses you in the Spanish education system, where you'll have opportunities to practice your Spanish with local university students. Your courses will be delivered at CIEE's partner school, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), where you'll find a wide range of courses to enroll in across UB's 16 different colleges. Additionally, you'll choose from electives through CIEE Barcelona to round out your academics.

Outside the classroom, you'll participate in exciting co-curricular activities and excursions organized by CIEE to enhance classroom learning and develop intercultural understanding. These outings will give you firsthand experience of the city's countless cultural wonders to bring your academics to life!

Unique Experiences

GAIN FLUENCY FAST

by chatting with Spanish peers at the University of Barcelona, hanging out with your host family, or working on a group project with classmates.

BITE INTO BARCELONA'S CULTURE

with small-group cooking lessons, foodie tours, and a wine-tasting night.

GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

with an internship. You might update a website at the Centre of Discourse Studies or manage the Language Lab at the UB.

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Public libraries

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parks and gardens

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Experience
  • Barcelona
  • Barcelona
  • Barcelona

Your Destination

Culture, sport, fashion, finance, media, and entertainment – Barcelona is brimming with it all. The largest city on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is home to 1.6 million in the city proper and 4.5 million in the broader metro area. It is edged with a river on either side and backed by the Serra de Collserola mountains to the west.  

Castilian Spanish and Catalan are the official languages. Both are regularly used in all aspects of life and Catalan is not imposed. Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, professors, and host families all speak clear Castilian when Spanish speakers are present. Spanish is widely used at the university. Students don’t need to speak Catalan but learning a few words can open doors to making new friends.  

CIEE Barcelona is conveniently located in a historical pedestrian passageway in the heart of the city. It houses staff offices, classrooms, and open-air terraces. It is close to the host universities and to the city’s main attractions.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Barcelona.

 

The Culture

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Excursions & Activities

  • One of our popular day trips takes you to Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalonia. Not only is its history of significant religious importance, but the surrounding natural beauty is nothing short of breathtaking. There you can visit the monastery to see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), listen to the world-renowned Boys’ Choir (whose history dates back to the 14th century), and trek any of the numerous mountain trails where you’ll take in incredible countryside views and see the most unusual rock formations in all of Catalonia. Are you ready? Let’s go! 
  • Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture. 
  • Visit the oldest preserved garden, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles – and try your luck in the park’s labyrinth maze! 
    Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos. 
  • See a flamenco show! 
  • Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city. 
Barcelona

Internships

Gain valuable experience, put your talents to good use, and get a real feel for everyday life in Barcelona with an internship. Past students have updated the website for the Centre for Discourse Studies, managed the Language Lab at the Centro de Autoaprendizaje de Lenguas at the UB, and helped staff in the UB Office of Mobility and International Programs. Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.  

Barcelona

Heritage Learners Track

Heritage learners take the course Spanish for Heritage Learners* in addition to other CIEE and elective university courses chosen from the entire University of Barcelona curriculum. CIEE provides a list of recommended direct-enrollment courses.  

*Students who demonstrate near-native speaker level in their onsite placement test or prove they are Spanish-heritage students at a bilingual level will be exempt from this language course requirement. 

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What Students Are Saying

  • They offer lots of support & cultural activities. They're also very flexible. They truly want you to succeed & they'll personally work with you to make sure you do."

    Genevieve B., University of Iowa

  • The classes, facilities, excursions and support overall as well as the experience was amazing, even in such a hard and weird time."

    Nicole C., Vanderbilt University

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Academics

Academics

The Advanced Liberal Arts program in Barcelona is geared toward students with advanced Spanish language skills – at least six semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent). The program allows students to take courses at the University of Barcelona (UB) across a wide range of topics, and become part of the vibrant UB campus community, as well as take courses at CIEE Barcelona with other CIEE students. All students take an advanced Spanish language course in preparation for their courses at UB (starting in the spring of 2024, this language course will be optional for students who demonstrate adequate proficiency).

Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.  

Important Note about Exam Dates: Students are required to stay in Barcelona until they have completed their University of Barcelona exams. Official UB Fall exams are in January, and official UB Spring exams are in June. However, early exams in December and May may be possible, but they should be confirmed on an individual basis with the professor at the start of the regular semester session, during the add/drop period. Please note that it is up to the discretion of each professor to allow the taking of final exams before the start of the official examination period. You will be provided with housing until all your exams are completed. As it is impossible to confirm your exam schedule prior to your arrival, if your priority is to leave Barcelona as soon as your university finals are finished, please book an airline ticket with a low change fee or a flexible departure date.  

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

6 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent)  

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Through Fall 2023, students take five courses in Spanish for a total of 15 U.S. credits:  

  • One CIEE Advanced Spanish language course  
  • One to two CIEE culture courses  
    • CIEE culture courses  
    • Internship (optional)  
  • Two to four University of Barcelona courses  

As of Spring 2024, students will take 4 to 5 courses in Spanish for a total of 12-15 U.S. credits: 

  • 1-3 University of Barcelona courses  
  • CIEE elective courses (options include a language course, content courses, and the internship) 

As of the Spring 2024 semester, a CIEE Advanced Spanish language course will no longer be required, but still strongly recommended. Individual sending schools can still opt to make it a requirement for their students. 

Program Credit

Total credit: Through Fall 2023: 15-18 semester/ 22.5-27 quarter credits  

As of Spring 2024: 12-15 semester / 18-22.5 quarter credits (15 semester/ 22.5 quarter credits recommended) 

Course Credit

  • CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  
  • CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100 internship placement hours  
  • University of Barcelona courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted.  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

UB classes involve less guidance than U.S. students are accustomed to: Syllabi are less detailed and there are fewer assessments. CIEE courses are more typically American, with carefully monitored attendance, regular assignments and exams, and participation all being important factors in grading.  

Class Format

University of Barcelona (UB) classrooms may be traditional or modern and may include up to 80 students. CIEE classrooms are smaller and have 10-25 students on average. 

Grading

For CIEE courses, the U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. University professors grade on a 10-point scale, which CIEE converts to recommended U.S. letter-grade equivalents

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Academic Projects

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History, Philosophy, Religion

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Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

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Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
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Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
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Semester Credit

Academic Projects

Course
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Semester Credit

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

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Visual and Performing Arts

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UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA COURSES

The UB course offer is very extensive. The CIEE Program Manager meets virtually with each student before arrival to help him or her choose and register for classes. The following list is a sample of the types of regular UB host institution courses that are available to CIEE students.

Department of Biology 
The Department of Biology offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of biology; molecular biology and genetics; cell biology and physiology; and evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Courses: Aquiculture, Algae and Bryophytes, Applied Animal Biology, Bases of Organic Reactions, Biological Anthropology, Biology of Marine Invertebrates, Cellular and Molecular Biology of Microorganisms, Environmental Microbiology and Sustainable Processes, Human Biodiversity, Biochemistry.

Department of Chemistry 
The Department of Chemistry offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of analytical, general, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Courses: Biomaterials, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biological Documentation, Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Inorganic Materials, Environmental Chemistry. 

Department of Communication & Cultural Industries 
The Department of Communication and Cultural Industries offers training in the strategies and practices of the media and communications industry, government policymakers, and the third sector. Courses: Mechanisms and Production of Online Communication, Semiotics of Communication, Text Production in Spanish, The Contemporary Thought, Mechanisms of Communication and Production in the Net.

Department of Economic Sciences/Business/International Affairs 
Throughout its various departments, the Diagonal Campus (a 20-minute metro ride from the city center) offers a broad spectrum of courses in economics and techniques in the analysis of local, European, and world economies, and international affairs, as well as classes in business. Courses: Conflicts and Social Problems, Cultural Studies, Development Economics, Econometrics II, Economic Growth and Location of the Economic Activity, Economics and Business Statistics II, European Integration, Financial Instruments and Markets, Financial Management, Game Theory and Application in Economics, Human Resources, Industrial Organization, Management Control, Microeconomics II, Principles of Marketing, Social Control, Social Research Techniques IV, Sociology of Global Processes, Sociology of Professions, Spanish Economic Policy and EU Policy, Spanish Economy, Strategic Marketing. 

Department of Fine Arts 
The Department of Fine Arts shapes plastic artists, professionals, and artistic directors in image and design. The department also provides an environment for building theoretical knowledge; conceptual formation, aesthetics and critique; a formation of artistic practice; and an adequate professional capacity for a degree in Fine Arts. Courses: Art, Technology and Printing, Artistic and Cultural Policies: Intellectual Property, Artistic Spaces: Light and Ambient Mutations, Arts in Movement: Nomad Visions, Contemporary Visualities, Cross-roads in a Personal Journey: Spaces for Creation and Spaces for Diffusion, Drawing of Movement, Information Design, Media Arts, Models, Miniatures and Prototypes, Painting vs. The End of Art, Photography, Sculpture, and Earth Materials: Clay, Stone, Wood and Natural Fibers.

Department of Geography, History & Art History 
Located in the city center, the Department of Geography, History, and Art History offers basic and applied scientific training in the methods and techniques of geography, history, history of art, and social and Cultural anthropology. Courses: Ancient Hispania, Ancient History, Applied Physical Geography, City and Metropolitan Region, Classicism and Mannerism in the 16th Century, Climatology, General Cartography, Geography and History, Geography of Spain, Global Change, History, Culture and Society in Modern and Contemporary Ages, History of Avant-Garde Art (1905-1960), History of Rome, Local and Regional Development, Medieval History of Spain, Methodologies and Principles of Historic and Artistic Research, Migrations and Transnational Processes, Natural Hazards, Prehistory, Principles of History of Aesthetics, Social and Cultural Geography, Social Theory, Trends in Modern and Contemporary Cinema, World Regional Structure.

Department of Hispanic Philology
Located in the city center, the Faculty of Hispanic Philology is housed in the historic building of the University of Barcelona. The department offers courses in Spanish language and literature. Courses: Applied Linguistics, Castilian Literature of the Middle Ages, Contemporary Literary Theory Methods: Introduction to the History of the Spanish Language, Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Latin American Literature, Literary Commentary, Literature and History, Literature and Holocaust, Panorama of Spanish Literature (Middle Ages and Golden Age), Panorama of Spanish Literature (Modern and Contemporary), Realism and Naturalism in Spain: the Novel, Sociolinguistics of Spanish, Spanish Morphology and Lexicography, Spanish Literature of the Renaissance: Poetry and Prose, Spanish Theater of the Golden Age: Text and Performance, The 20th Century Spanish Poetry (1940-2000), The 20th Century Spanish Poetry: from Modernism to Avant-Garde, 20th Century Latin American Literature.

Department of Law & Political Science
The Department of Law & Political Sciences enables students to pursue areas of interest in Spanish and European government and politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory and philosophy. Courses: Bioethics and Law, Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Economic and Social History, Economic International Law, Economics and Social Welfare State, Environmental Law, European Law of Open Circulation, European Union Law and Administration, Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Crime Theory, History of Law, Immigration, Nationality and Status of Foreigners, Institutions of European Community Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Legal Regulations of Work, International Organizations, International Protection of Human Rights, Introduction to Law, Labor and Social Security Law, People Management and Administration, Political Economics, Psycho-Social Hazards, Public International Law and International Relations, Social Structure, Sociology of Law, Sociology of Work, Spanish Economy, System of Rights and Liberties.

Department of Mathematics & Computer Engineering 
The Department of Mathematics & Computer Engineering offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical structures. Courses: Algebraic Variables, Complex Analysis, Differential Equations, Harmonic Analysis and Signal Theory, Integral Calculus in Diverse Variables, Introduction to Commutative Algebra, Introduction to Integral Calculus, Multivariate Analysis, Projective Geometry, Robotics. UB approval may be needed for some advanced courses offered in this department.

Department of Medicine & Health Sciences 
The Department of Medicine & Health Sciences has three campuses (Hospital Clínic, Bellvitge, and Sant Joan de Déu), three tertiary-level university hospitals, eight hospitals associated with high-quality care, teaching, and research, and 22 primary care centers with the necessary teaching and research infrastructure in libraries, dissection rooms, research, and practical laboratories, computer rooms, study rooms, communication skills laboratories, clinical skills laboratories, and facilities to simulate critical care. Courses: General Pathological Anatomy, Medical Genetics, Medical Microbiology, Medical Psychology, Medical and Radiotherapy Oncology, Endocrine and Nutrition System Diseases.

Department of Modern Language 
Located in the city center, the Department of Modern Language is housed in the historic building of the University of Barcelona. The department offers courses in modern language and literature, literary theory, classic languages, and literature. Courses: Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Catalan, Galician, Basque, German, French, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Romanian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, and Slavic languages.

Department of Philosophy 
The Department of Philosophy offers a historical and critical study of the fundamental ideas of the western tradition and present world with courses on the history of philosophy and science, logic and philosophy of the sciences, and moral and political philosophy. Courses: Contemporary Theories of Art and Literature, History of Aesthetic Ideas, History of Ancient Philosophy II, History of Modern Philosophy II, History of Science, Metaphysics II, Logics Topics II, History of Contemporary Philosophy Topics II, History of Science Topics II, Metaphysics Topics II, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Language II.

Department of Physics 
This department offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of physics. Courses: Algebraic Equations, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Differential Equations and Vectorial Calculus, Electromagnetism, General Relativity, Calculus of Diverse Variables, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Physics, and Thermodynamics.

Department of Psychology and Education 
This Faculty offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of psychology and pedagogy as well as socio-educational intervention and mediation. Courses: Behavior and Immunity, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology: Investigation Design, Maturity and Senescence Development Disorders, Group Psychology and Collective Behavior, Learning, Motivation and Sensitivity, Memory and Representation, Mental Health and Mental Disorder from an Evolutionary Perspective, Organizational Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Psychological Intervention, Psychology and Marketing, Sex and Gender Psychology, Sexual Psychology, Social Psychology.

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Internships

Discover Internship Opportunities

We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with CIEE Study Abroad.

Explore Industry Options

Students interning in Barcelona are placed with innovative startups and global organizations across various sectors. The most sought-after profiles are those with interests in business, engineering, marketing, and communication, reflecting the city's vibrant work scene that thrives on creativity and collaboration. 

Business Management and Administration Internships

Business Management and Administration

Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.

A intern teacher works with her students in the classroom

Education and Training

Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

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Marketing, Sales and Service

Explore global market dynamics, cross-cultural consumer engagement, and sales techniques in firms, agencies, and companies.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Spring 2025 17 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Fall 2025 16 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Fall 2024 16 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Academic year 2024-2025 39 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $40,850

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $14,706**

Housing = $5,750***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,190

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $65†††

Books & Supplies = $100

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $260††††

Total Costs = $3,525

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $1,500

Select Plus Housing Fee = $2,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $14,706**

Housing = $5,750***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,120

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $65†††

Books & Supplies = $100

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $260††††

Total Costs = $3,455

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $15,456**

Housing = $5,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $20,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,120

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $65†††

Books & Supplies = $100

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $260††††

Total Costs = $3,455

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $750

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia option. Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $29,606**

Housing = $10,750***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $40,850

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $2,310

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $130†††

Books & Supplies = $200

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $520††††

Expenses during break = $1,345†††††

Total Costs = $6,415

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $750

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

†††††Academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break. This amount can vary greatly.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Andrés Tabárez

Center Director

Andrés Tabárez is Center Director at CIEE Barcelona. Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).

Fernando Janeiro

Senior Program Manager

Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor (International House/ Universitat de Barcelona).

José Luis Espinosa

Academic Director

José Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

3

Contact CIEE

We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

4

Interested in an optional internship?

After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!

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