Semester in Barcelona
Spend your semester living and learning in the capital of Spain슬롯사이트s Catalonia region, Barcelona! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Barcelona program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.
When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of diverse courses (in English or Spanish) at 슬롯머신 Barcelona and/or one of 슬롯머신's renowned partner institutions: Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Universitat de Vic (UVic), or Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.
Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to participate actively in the Barcelona community. Immerse yourself in the local culture with optional credit-bearing internships, volunteering opportunities, or language programs. Don't stop there 슬롯사이트 round out your study abroad adventure by participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and off-the-beaten-path trips organized by 슬롯머신 to appreciate Spain슬롯사이트s impressive cultural attractions and landmarks.
Unique Experiences
Eat like a local
and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos
See a falmenco show
and appreciate this authentic Spanish art form
Hike the Carretera de les Aigües
for amazing views of the city
80+
WORLD-FAMOUS MUSEUMS IN THE CITY
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BEACHES STRETCH ALONG THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
20+
MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS AROUND THE CITY
Your Destination
Culture, sport, fashion, finance, media, and entertainment 슬롯사이트 Barcelona is brimming with it all. The largest city on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is home to 1.7 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 don슬롯사이트t need to speak Catalan but learning a few words can open doors to making new friends.
슬롯머신 Barcelona is conveniently located in a historical pedestrian passageway in the heart of the city. In it, students will find staff offices, classrooms, and open-air terraces. It is close to the host universities and to the city슬롯사이트s main attractions.슬롯사이트&Բ;
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Visit Montserrat, where you can see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), hear a Boys슬롯사이트 Choir, and hike trails with incredible views and unique rock formations
- Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture
- Visit the oldest preserved garden in Barcelona, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles 슬롯사이트 and try your luck in the park슬롯사이트s 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
Internships
Get valuable international work experience with a for-credit internship! Placements include startups, small-to medium-sized companies, and magazine and publishing houses, among others. Internships include a required weekly class to support the experience with academics. Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
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Housing & Meals
HOUSING
슬롯머신 Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you슬롯사이트re comfortable in슬롯사이트your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your슬롯사이트accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options슬롯사이트are슬롯사이트located in슬롯사이트neighborhoods with convenient access to public슬롯사이트transportation,슬롯사이트shops,슬롯사이트cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing:슬롯사이트Includes a single room at a homestay or a single room at a residence hall located within 50 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Homestays슬롯사이트feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Residence Halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,슬롯사이트and laundry facilities슬롯사이트shared with other students.
Select Housing:슬롯사이트Includes a double room at a shared apartment located within 30 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Apartments boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with슬롯사이트other students. Select housing requires an슬롯사이트additional fee.
Select Plus Housing:슬롯사이트Includes a single room at a residence hall located within 30 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Residence halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,슬롯사이트and laundry facilities슬롯사이트shared with other students.슬롯사이트Select Plus슬롯사이트housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. Final placements are communicated to all students 3 weeks before arrival.
MEALS
Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to use the kitchen at the host family home.
Residence Halls and Shared Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
슬롯머신슬롯사이트s Semester in Barcelona program offers students the opportunity to combine 슬롯머신 classes with one of three universities in Barcelona: UPF, UAB, or UVic. Each university offers a wide range of courses with an interdisciplinary approach. Students are encouraged to actively participate in activities, seminars, and projects.
슬롯머신 Barcelona슬롯사이트is located near Barcelona슬롯사이트s main square, Plaça de Catalunya.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra슬롯사이트(UPF)슬롯사이트is a highly ranked public university in Barcelona created in 1990 by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia. At UPF, students can take courses with other international students at the Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS). All courses are usually held at Ciutadella Vila Olímpica Campus.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)슬롯사이트is a public university founded in 1968 with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students. UAB is the second-highest ranking Spanish university according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. At UAB, students take courses with other 슬롯머신 students from the UAB Study Abroad Program. All courses are usually held at Casa Convalescència Campus.
Universitat de Vic슬롯사이트(UVic)슬롯사이트is an independent state-supported institution committed to the economic and social development of the region. At UVic, students can take courses from the Business, Design, and Innovation program for international students. Courses are usually held at UVic-BAU Design College.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 슬롯머신 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of o
Course Information
For students who want to take classes in Spanish, four semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) are required, unless differently specified in the course syllabus.
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. UPF and UVic courses include other international students. UAB and 슬롯머신 courses are taken with other 슬롯머신 students only.
UPF BaPIS:
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Courses are 3 U.S. credits.
Syllabi for the courses listed below can be .
Here is a sample of UPF BaPIS courses in English:
- Analytics for Social Good
- Anthropocene 슬롯사이트 How People Are Transforming the Planet
- Art, Mind and the Brain
- Barcelona the City and its History
- Building a Brain
- Contemporary Spanish Art
- Ethics in a Globalization and Sustainability Context
- From Hippocrates to Personalized Medicine: Healthcare Adapted to Societal Changes
- Gender-based Violence and International Protection of Human Rights
- Global Marketing and Culture of FC Barcelona
- Great Ideas that Have Shaped our World: From the Axial Age to the Robot Revolution
- Innovation and the Law. How Technology Changes the Legal System
- LGTB+: Exploring Identities and Diversity
- Stardom Wars: Controversies on Creativity and Authorship in Spanish Cinema
- The Collectivity Revolution
- The Jews in Spain: History, Heritage and Memory
Here is a sample of UPF BaPIS courses in Spanish:
- Innovación e inteligencia artificial en el gobierno: la transformación creativa de la gobernanza urbana
- ¿Qué es noticia? Verdad, desinformación y hegemonía
UVic:
Syllabi can be found on the UVic Business, Design, and Innovation Program슬롯사이트슬롯사이트under the 슬롯사이트Programme슬롯사이트 tab.
UVic sample courses in English:
- Brand Design
- Design Thinking
- Digital Business
- Global Marketing
- Marketing and Fashion
- Leadership, Business, and Society
- International Economy: Emerging Markets & Global Business
- Global Advertising and Public Relations Management
- Luxury Marketing
- Psychology of Communication and Publicity
- Retail Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Start-up Creation
UAB Study Abroad Program sample courses in English (taken with other 슬롯머신 students only):
- The Seven Wonders of Spain: Spanish Architecture History
- Communication and Gender
- Mediterranean Culture and History
- Strategic Management of the Firm
- Politics, War and Economics in the Age of Globalization
슬롯머신 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
슬롯머신 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 슬롯머신 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
슬롯머신 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
- 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, 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 Fall 2025 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $20,950 |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | |
| Program Spring 2026 14 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*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 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $14,956 ** |
| Housing | $5,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $20,950 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 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 | $2,250 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트Ġ |
| Local Transportation | $65 슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 |
| Personal expenses | $260 슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트Ġ |
| Total Costs | $3,455 |
*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.
슬롯사이트The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트t 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.
슬롯사이트ĠRound-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)
슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트Ġ$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrés Tabárez
Center Director
Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
José Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
José Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).
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.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing study 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 Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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