Liberal Arts & Business

Barcelona, Spain
Liberal Arts & Business

About the Program

Spend a summer in Barcelona exploring local culture, Spanish history, and business trends. Choose from a range of courses taught at all levels of Spanish language ability, from beginning to advanced, as well as courses taught in English. Spanish language courses are available throughout the summer for all language levels to help enhance your understanding of the history, culture, and sociology of Spain through active engagement with the host city, people, institutions, and culture. The location of the CEA Barcelona Center also helps frame the curriculum. Instructors use the city of Barcelona as an extended classroom, encouraging you to draw connections between your personal observations and the related topics addressed in class.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

5/21/25 - 6/21/25

Price:

$5,995

Credits:

3 - 4

Deadlines

Apply By:

3/1/25

Withdraw By:

4/1/25

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Barcelona Center

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to ...

Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 1- or 2-course option in June or July, or combine both months and take 3 or 4 elective or language courses. Courses typically meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Some courses may meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn 3-4 credits (up to 60 contact hours); in the 2-course option, you may earn 6-7 credits (up to 105 contact hours); in the 3-course option, you may earn 9-10 credits (up to 150 contact hours) and in the 4-course option, you may earn 12-13 credits (up to 195 contact hours). 

Classes meet daily, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. If you choose to take a Spanish language or elective course, to ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

 

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
General Biology with Laboratory 100 En 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intercultural Management 300 En 45 3
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Food & Culture in Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Writing the Global City Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Principles of Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Barcelona 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$5,995
$5,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$56
$98
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$840
$1,260
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$490
$700
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$490
$980
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,836 $10,798