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Locations: Barcelona, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2026	10/01/2025	10/01/2025	01/29/2026	05/31/2026
Fall	2026	04/01/2026	04/01/2026	09/03/2026	12/20/2026
Academic Year	2026-2027	04/03/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5	Cadets Only:	No
Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Anthropology, Art History, Communications, Criminal Justice, Economics, Film, Film & Media Study, Gender Studies, History, Internships, Law, Literature, Media Studies, Psychology, Service Learning, Sociology, Spanish, Writing	Language of Instruction:	Spanish

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Advanced Liberal Arts program in Barcelona 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 Barcelona!

Unique Experiences

Gain fluency fast

by chatting with Spanish peers at the University of Barcelona

BITE INTO BARCELONA CULTURE

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

GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

with an internship

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture
Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city
Dive into the captivating art of flamenco at one of Barcelona's renowned tablaos

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Three-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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