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IES Abroad Barcelona – Liberal Arts & Business

by: IES Abroad

9.11 (47)Verified

Spend a semester or year living in the Mediterranean sunshine of Barcelona. Located on Spain's northeastern coast, Barcelona's international population and famous art scene make it an ideal location for studying abroad. The city is a blend of Catalan, Spanish, and European cultures. Wander the winding streets and visit the many plazas between classes and feel at home in no time. You can choose...

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Program Highlights

Enroll in courses offered in either Spanish or English, catering to your specific language level.

Take optional field trips to locations throughout Spain, and Morocco.

Navigate Barcelona easily with access to its extensive public transportation network.

Enjoy IES Abroad Center amenities such as high-speed internet, study lounges, and a large outdoor terrace.

Participate in cultural events: Attend soccer games, join walking tours of the city, and take cooking classes during your spare time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
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Guidelines:
  • American
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student VideoPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovative Student Video 2023 WinnerInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.32

Total Reviews

47

IES Barcelona Study Abroad Spring 2023

by: Peter Marsh - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Barcelona – Liberal Arts & Business
9

I had an amazing time studying in Barcelona during the Spring 2023 semester. A ton of preparation happens before you even board a plane to study abroad, and IES was extremely helpful in this process. Info sessions, advisor meetings, and thorough emails all took place in the months leading up to my abroad experience. Once I was in Barcelona, I had a ton of resources to make sure I was comfortable and enjoying my time abroad. One thing about IES that other programs do not offer are the multitude o...

The world is SO BIG!!

by: Elizabeth Kallies - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Barcelona – Liberal Arts & Business
7

From the beaches to the mountains and everything in between, over the last four months I spent traveling, learning, exploring, and taking in every aspect of Barcelona and its culture. Although my trip started out rough; landing without luggage, knowing no one, jet-lagged, and classes starting the very next day, in no time at all, Barcelona became one of my absolute favorite places. Having the opportunity to live and learn abroad is one that I am always grateful for and so I strongly encourage ot...

Going abroad changed my outlook on life

by: Emma Ritson - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Barcelona – Liberal Arts & Business
8

It definitely sounds cliche, but my time abroad changed me as a person. Beginning to prepare to go abroad can be quite overwhelming and somewhat daunting, at least I felt this way. Ever since I was younger I knew I wanted to go abroad but my desire to go to Spain came about in my senior year of high school. I wanted to immerse myself in the culture and live in a large city, so I chose Barcelona. I took extremely interesting classes during my time abroad at IES as well as UAB and was able to lear...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Business
  • Communications

Availability

Years Offered: 2020

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Interviews

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Katherine Else Allison

Participated in 2014

Alumni

In today’s job market, many people have a major plus a foreign language, so to give myself an advantage I decided to study abroad. I love traveling and adventure, and there is no better way to combine enhancing your resume, improving your Spanish language acumen, and being able to travel and explore, than studying abroad! Being a Business major and Spanish minor, I decided to spend four months studying Business and Liberal Arts in Spain with IES Abroad.

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Laura DeLuca

Participated in 2014

Alumni

I wanted to apply my studies to a global context and learn outside the classroom. I hoped to gain experience traveling and become more culturally aware.

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Caleb Grant

Participated in 2014

Alumni

I chose to study abroad because it was outside my comfort zone and I realized I’ve spent too much of my life doing what’s most comfortable. I knew it would help me grow as a person and be a great experience, and wanted to push myself to do something that wasn’t necessarily an easy for me.

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