Experience Barcelona on an Award-Winning Study Abroad or Internship Program
Our study abroad and internship programs in Barcelona are your ticket to an extraordinary adventure. Tailored for the curious minds of students from all majors, our programs span summer, semester, January Term, May Term, and academic year. Explore, learn, and grow in the enchanting seaside city of Barcelona. Endless opportunities await you.
Make the City Your Classroom
Dive into a world where your academic pursuits and career aspirations converge amidst Barcelona’s vibrant culture and history. With study abroad and internship programs varying in focus, field, and length, you can earn academic credit and invaluable experience that will set you apart. Take to the streets on an excursion in our Visual Arts and Design course, study in the multicultural campus of Universitat Pompeu Fabra, or apply for a full-time internship at a non-profit organization – your time in the city is yours to create. Let AIFS Abroad be your gateway to a life-changing global education experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
Experiences Available
Study Abroad In Barcelona
Explore our exciting Barcelona study abroad programs, designed for students of all majors and motivations. Whether you’re interested in a program during fall or spring semester, summer, May Term, or winter break, you can choose from a variety of experiences in Spain’s second largest city.
Featured Barcelona Programs
Study Abroad
Spanish Language, Liberal Arts and Business
Universitat Autònoma, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Spring 2026
Study Abroad
Barcelona Program For Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Fall 2025
Study Abroad
Barcelona Program For Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Spring 2026
Study Abroad
Spanish Language, Liberal Arts and Business
Universitat Autònoma, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Fall 2025
Study Abroad
Art and International Business
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
January Term 2026
Barcelona Study Abroad University Overview
Intern Abroad In Barcelona
Step into your future on a Barcelona internship program, earning credits and invaluable experience. Ranging from 8 to 12 weeks, internship placements are available in dozens of career fields. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate, learn a new language, and elevate your resume as an intern in Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city.
Featured Barcelona Internship Programs
Why You Should Intern in Barcelona
As a global business center, Barcelona has some of our best internship placements in nearly every career field, including architecture, law, public relations, fashion, and event management.
Explore Barcelona
Read about all things Barcelona on our blog!
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Students’ Study Abroad Experiences in Barcelona
See what our students and interns in Barcelona have been up to, in their own words!
Instagram Takeover: Chase's Semester Abroad in Barcelona
Instagram Takeover: Anisha's Human Resources Internship in Barcelona
Instagram Takeover: Gabby's Semester Abroad in Barcelona
Instagram Takeover: Sophie's Semester Abroad in Barcelona
Instagram Takeover: Dani's Interior Design Internship in Barcelona
Q&A with Michael | Meet an Alum
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“Barcelona is honestly the perfect city because of its many unique features not only geologically but also culturally! Whether you prefer the beach, the city center or the mountains, Barcelona offers you all of those options and more. Not to mention, people from all over the world travel to Barcelona which provides the opportunity for unique interactions from people from all walks of life.”
Akilah P.
AIFS Abroad in Barcelona, Spain alum, University of Houston
