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CIEE January in Barcelona, Spain
(Outgoing Program)
Your January in Barcelona program lasts three weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Barcelona. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Barcelona!
Unique Experiences
Uncover Barcelona's rich architectural history
through its diverse architectural styles and influences spanning more than 2,000 years
Live with a local host family
to experience Barcelona's culture and adapt to life in this captivating metropolis
Connect with Barcelona's student community
while sampling local delicacies, creating traditional pinchos, and enjoying passionate flamenco performances
Barcelona is Spain’s cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring iconic landmarks like the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc and enjoying traditional winter festivities like the Three Kings’ Parade. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.
Housing
All housing is within a 30-minute commute by public transportation of CIEE Barcelona.
Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
Immerse yourself in the world of flamenco when you see the artistry and emotion of this traditional dance form
Indulge in Barcelona's renowned traditional dishes, such as churros con chocolate, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, and tapas
Experience Montserrat by hiking scenic trails with breathtaking views and unique rock formations
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Academics
CIEE Barcelona: Study near Barcelona’s main square, Plaça Catalunya, on a beautiful pedestrian passageway, only minutes from cafés, restaurants, and important cultural attractions. CIEE Barcelona features classrooms, a student lounge, conference rooms, and charming 19th-century terraces where students can relax outdoors.
View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!
Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.
Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Why CIEE
200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included
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