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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: IFSA 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Catalan Language & Literature, Communication, Communications, Communications & Journalism, Computer Science, Culture, Earth Science, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Film, Film & Media Study, Finance, Fine Art, Gender Studies, Geography, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Human Rights, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Kinesiology, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Math/Statistics, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Photography, Policy and Society, Political Science, Politics, Pre-med, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Religion/Theology, Social Policy & Administration, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Sports Science, Studio Art, Studio Arts, Urban Studies, Women's Studies, Womens Studies
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 3
Program Description:
Study in Barcelona Plus
IFSA - STUDY IN BARCELONA PLUS
Geotag  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
How can you make an amazing Mediterranean semester even better? With even more choice. Designed for students with a GPA of at least 3.0, this program allows you to select IFSA classes that deepen your understanding of Catalan culture and enroll in a class, in English or Spanish, at prestigious Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) for top-quality instruction in finance, communications, politics, and more. Outside class, analyze financial trends or help develop a social media campaign with a resume-boosting internship. Take advantage of endless opportunities to build your Spanish skills, even if you’re starting from scratch!  

Build your own curriculum with a combination of IFSA classes and a Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) class. Select three to four IFSA classes and one UPF class for a total of 12-15 U.S. semester credit hours. Each class is worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours. A second UPF class may be chosen for a supplemental fee.

In addition to your classes, if you’ve never studied Spanish before, you’ll take Essential Spanish. This 1 U.S. semester credit hour course in contemporary Spanish language and culture is taught intensively during the first weeks of the program. If you wish to study Catalan instead, you may do so by enrolling in a Catalan language class at UPF.

UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF) CLASSES
Choose one elective at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). At UPF you are invited to not only share academic classes, but also campus life including services, clubs, and activities. More than 170 classes are available in politics, management, communications, finance, humanities, and social sciences – as well as limited selection of biomedical and computer science offerings. Most classes are taught in English; some classes can be taken in Spanish for students with level B2 language proficiency. 
  • Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS) 
  • Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional (ESCI) 
  • ESCI-UPF International Business Program 
  • Hispanic and European Studies Program (HESP) 
  • IBEI-UPF International Relations Program  
  • Basic Biomedical Sciences Program 
  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) 
IFSA CLASSES
IFSA classes explore disciplines through the lens of the self and the city, helping you to understand the subject in the context of Barcelona, and to apply lessons learned to your future self.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Design Thinking
  • The Economics of Professional Soccer
  • Entrepreneurship: Creating a Plan of Action
  • Food Culture and Spanish Society
  • Identity and Politics in Spain
  • International Finance
  • International Internship Seminar
  • Service Operations Management
  • Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self
  • Social Psychology
  • Sustainability and the Global City
  • Understanding Spain through its Art
Check out IFSA Study in Barcelona. It’s the same great program, minus the option to take a class at UPF—and our most affordable option.

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. Activities are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. They vary each term based on availability, but activities may include: 
  • City-as-Text
  • Architecture and Design
  • Barcelona as a Business Hub
  • Learning about the Catalan Independence
  • Food and Local Culture
  • Folklore
IFSA excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. They vary each term based on availability, but excursions may include:
  • Figueras and Girona Trip
  • Cavas and Montserrat Trip
  • Seville Trip
 
 
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY IFSA PROGRAM?
  • Academic Support
  • Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
  • Airport Pickup
  • Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
  • 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)
  • Pre-arrival Advising
  • Tuition

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