CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is one of Europe's crown jewels, known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage. The city is also considered one of the region's most dynamic startup ecosystems and leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. For these reasons, Barcelona has become an ideal destination for international students interested in studying business and culture.

Designed for students with a background in business, CIEE Barcelona's Business + Culture program offers students access to countless cultural wonders, all while earning college credit. From indulging in mouth-watering tapas to marveling at world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí's 20+ sites (like his masterpieces La Sagrada Família and Park Güell) to participating in traditional Catalan dances (like the native Sardana dance), you'll discover all Barcelona has to offer during your semester abroad with CIEE in the most popular city of Spain.

Program Highlights

Explore Barcelona’s “District 22@”, a hub for innovative companies.

Visit Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalunya.

Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos.

Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city.

Complement your studies with an internship in English or Spanish.

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