Liberal Arts Language Immersion
Unique Experiences
Immerse yourself in a cosmopolitan hub
and engage with the diverse, university-centered community that thrives in this forward-thinking city
Experience Barcelona's timeless charms
while embracing the city's ancient traditions and modern spirit, fostering a deep connection with the local culture
Accelerate your fluency
through engaging conversations with Spanish peers and bonding with your host family
Your Destination
Barcelona is Spain鈥檚 bilingual city where Catalan and Spanish intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional caf茅, or exploring the historic streets of the Gothic Quarter, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 91自拍 courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements:鈥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.
- Cultural Projects:鈥Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
91自拍鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 鈥 鈥 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Samples of past excursions and activities:鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Trek the Carretera de les Aig眉es to witness breathtaking panoramic views of the city
- Delight your taste buds with local culinary favorites like churros con chocolate, patatas bravas, and pinchos
- Hike Montserrat's stunning trails and marvel at Barcelona's oldest preserved garden
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91自拍's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
91自拍 Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you鈥檙e comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments to residence halls, we strive for your鈥痑ccommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options鈥痑re鈥痩ocated in鈥痭eighborhoods with convenient access to public鈥痶ransportation,鈥痵hops,鈥痗af茅s, and eateries.鈥
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a homestay or at residence hall located in Barcelona or the metropolitan area within a 60-minute commute by public transportation to the 91自拍 Center. Homestays鈥痜eature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Residence Halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,鈥痑nd laundry facilities鈥痵hared with other students.鈥
Select Housing: Includes a double room at a shared apartment located in Barcelona within a 35-minute commute by public transportation to the 91自拍 Center. Apartments boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with鈥痮ther students. Select housing requires an鈥痑dditional fee. 鈥
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room at a residence hall or a shared apartment located in Barcelona within a 35-minute commute by public transportation to the 91自拍 Center. Residence halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,鈥痑nd laundry facilities鈥痵hared with other students.鈥疭elect Plus鈥痟ousing requires an additional fee. 鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.鈥
Meals
- 贬辞尘别蝉迟补测蝉:鈥Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students are not typically permitted to use the stovetop/oven at the host family home.
- Residence Halls and Shared Apartments:鈥疢eals are not included.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Academics
91自拍 Barcelona:鈥Study near Barcelona鈥檚 main square, Pla莽a Catalunya, on a beautiful pedestrian passageway, only minutes from caf茅s, restaurants, and important cultural attractions. 91自拍 Barcelona features classrooms, a student lounge, conference rooms, and charming 19th-century terraces where students can relax outdoors.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra鈥(UPF)鈥痠s a highly ranked public university in Barcelona created in 1990 by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia. At UPF, students can take courses with local students through the Department of Economics and Business administration, or with other international students at the Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS). All courses are usually held at Ciutadella Vila Ol铆mpica Campus.
Course Information
- Once internship hours are started, students may not drop the internship and take another 91自拍 course.鈥
- UPF courses are regular UPF classes taught鈥痺ith local students with a different academic system.鈥
- UPF BaPIS courses are for both local and international students.
Academic Projects
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Academic Projects
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Academic Projects
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
he following lists of courses constitute representative samples of course offerings through UPF and UPF BaPIS and may vary from semester to semester. Prior to arrival, students will be provided with a list of UPF and UPF BaPIS courses offered for their specific term and year of study.
UPF鈥疊arcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS)
Courses in Spanish
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Courses are 3 U.S. credits.
Syllabi for the courses listed below can be found鈥痮n the.
Here is a sample of BaPIS courses in Spanish:
- Barcelona, 鈥嬧婽he City, and It's History / Barcelona, la ciudad y su historia
- Literary Texts: Interpret, Dialog, and Create / Textos literarios: interpretar, dialogar, crear
- Activism and Animals Defense in Catalonia, Europe, and The World / Activismo y defensa de los animales en Catalu帽a, Europa y el mundo
- Climate Emergency, Environmentalism, and Energy Transition / Emergencia clim谩tica, ecologismo y transici贸n energ茅tica
- What Is News? Truth, Misinformation, and Hegemony / 驴Qu茅 es noticia? verdad, desinformaci贸n y hegemon铆a
UPF Regular courses
The following list is a general selection of regular UPF courses available to international students and is subject to change:
- Prehistory / Prehistoria
- Ancient History / Historia Antigua
- Medieval History / Historia Medieval
- Great Religious Traditions / Grandes Tradiciones Religiosas
- Contemporary Art / Arte Contempor谩neo
- Introduction to Literary Studies / Introducci贸n a los estudios literarios
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91自拍 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 91自拍's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91自拍 sites.
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 91自拍 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
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics.
Education and Training
Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around the globe.
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 91自拍 fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91自拍 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
91自拍 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
- 91自拍 Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the 91自拍 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91自拍 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91自拍, 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 2026 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $21,950 |
| Program Academic year 2026-2027 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | |
| Program Spring 2027 14 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2027 16 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 91自拍's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,206 ** |
| Housing | $6,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,950 |
Optional Housing
91自拍 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 | $1,600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,400 |
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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 | $1,142 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $72 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $60 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 |
| Personal expenses | $210 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,144 |
*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.
鈥The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn鈥檛 usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip flight based on U.S. East Coast departure ranges from $700-1200 dependent on carrier.
鈥犫赌犫Local transportation: 鈧44/$48 T-jove (3-month unlimited public transport rides on metro, bus, and train systems) / 鈧22/$24 T-usual (1-month unlimited rides)
鈥犫赌犫犫赌Total estimate cost for school supplies the duration of program
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries
Program Fees
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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
91自拍 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 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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
91自拍 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andr茅s Tab谩rez
Center Director
Andr茅s holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
Jos茅 Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
Jos茅 Luis is a philologist with a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain) with a 20-year experience in international education as a teacher, team leader and academic trainer and manager.
Fernando Janeiro
Director of Program Management
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 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 91自拍
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 91自拍 staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. 91自拍 will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!