IFSA - STUDY IN BARCELONA
  Barcelona, Spain

WHY STUDY IN BARCELONA?
A thriving metropolis located along the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is one of Europe’s true gems. The city features a beautiful Mediterranean climate, a vibrant business environment, a reputation for some of Spain’s best food, and an “old city” charm complete with iconic Gaudi architecture at seemingly every turn. This student-friendly city is proudly and staunchly Catalunyan, providing insight into the culture and politics of one of Spain’s most intriguing regions.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Set your sights on Spain! Beautiful Barcelona has it all: Spanish and Catalan culture, stunning coastline, tantalizing food, and easy access to most of Europe.
IFSA puts it all in reach. Take classes at the IFSA Program Center with other IFSA students, taught by Barcelona-based faculty. Select from business, social science, arts and humanities, and interdisciplinary classes. There’s also opportunity for an internship.

For deeper immersion, opt to enroll in one class at prestigious Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). UPF offers top-quality instruction in finance, communications, politics, and more, mostly taught in English. As a UPF student, you can also take advantage of university clubs and other offerings.

Living with other students in an apartment vetted by IFSA, you’ll find it easy to explore the best of Barcelona, from La Boquería to Sagrada Família. Plus, you’ll gain insights tourists often miss, with a great selection of excursions, all included.

IFSA’s Study in Barcelona program provides a compelling curriculum that’s taught in English and focuses on business, the social sciences, arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary classes. Crafted for U.S. degree requirements and contemporary hot topics, IFSA classes explore relevant topics in the Catalan, Spanish, and European contexts by incorporating a variety of case studies and field visits. Mix and match four to five IFSA classes for a total of 12–16 U.S. semester credit hours. You may opt to take one elective at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) for a supplemental fee.

• Arts and Humanities classes
• Business classes
• Interdisciplinary classes
• Social Sciences classes
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) classes

Visit IFSA Study in Barcelona on the IFSA website for a complete list of available classes.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:

• City-as-Text Activity
• Architecture and Design
• Food and Local Culture
• Folklore
• Barcelona as a Business Hub
• Learning about the Catalan Autonomous Region
• Girona, Figueras, and Costa Brava Day Trips
• Montserrat Day Trip
• Sitges Day Trip
• Seville Weekend Excursion
• Madrid Weekend Excursion

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Academic Support
• Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
• Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
• Education Fees
• Guaranteed Housing
• International Medical Insurance
• Internet Access in Housing
• Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
• Meals (on some programs)
• Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
• On-site Orientation
• On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
• Prearrival Advising

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU