Advanced Liberal Arts
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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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
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.
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.
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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Housing & Meals
HOUSING
CIEE Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation and shops.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay within 35 minutes of CIEE Barcelona or a single room at a residence hall within 50 minutes from CIEE Barcelona. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Residence halls boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
Select Housing: Includes a twin room at a shared apartment located within 30 minutes from CIEE Barcelona. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room at a residence hall or shared apartment (limited availability) located within 30 minutes from CIEE Barcelona. Residence halls boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
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.
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/Apartments: Meals are not included.
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.
Course Information
Academic Projects
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Visual and Performing Arts
Academic Projects
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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.
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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 & 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
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
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 = $20,950Estimated 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 = $3,525Optional 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.
*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 = $20,950Estimated 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 = $3,455Financial 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.
*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 = $20,950Estimated 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 = $3,455Optional 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.
*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 = $40,850Estimated 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 = $6,415Optional 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.
*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
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
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact CIEE
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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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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