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CAPA Barcelona: Global Cities Study & Intern Abroad (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CAPA the Global Education Network 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Art and Design, Art and Design - Studio, Art History, Business Administration, Communication, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Digital Media Studies, Educational Management, Finance, Foreign Language, General Business, Humanities, Information Technology, Literature, Marketing, Multicultural Studies in Education, Other, Professional Writing, Public Service Leadership Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:


CAPA BARCELONA PROGRAM

Explore a Global City!

Students in Barcelona

With the CAPA Barcelona program at Institute for American Universities (IAU), you'll be part of an exciting cultural environment and soak in all that the city has to offer! You'll get outside the classroom and learn as you explore the art, history and culture of this eclectic city. Whether you're interested in the art scene, the food scene or simply learning how to live like a local, Barcelona has a little something for everyone! The city offers you endless opportunities to live it and be more than a tourist.

The CAPA Barcelona Program Fee includes:

  • 12 to 15 academic credits for the semester, 6 to 9 in the summer
  • Optional 3 to 6 credit-hour internships in a variety of fields (both English and Spanish placements are available)
  • Classes at Institute for American Universities (IAU) located in the center of Barcelona
  • Shared apartment housing (homestay with daily breakfast and dinner available for a supplemental fee)
  • A local transit pass for the length of the program
  • Full-day excursion to Girona, Figueres, and Dali museum
  • Full-day excursion to Montserrat (semesters only)
  • Social events including an arrival reception, mid-term dinner (semesters only), and a farewell ceremony
  • My Global City Barcelona, CAPA’s unique learning immersion program
  • Medical, travel, and accident insurance
  • CAPA Barcelona student services and support, including 24-hour emergency on-call support
Over 50,000 students have studied abroad with CAPA!
  • 40 years experience in study abroad education
  • Personalized, experiential and academic programs that genuinely involve each student with the location, people and culture of their host city
  • Affordable, fully accredited, semester and summer programs and internships
  • Need-based and access scholarships
Learn more about us here or call us at 1.800.793.0334

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 02/01/2024 02/01/2024 01/10/2024 04/27/2024
Summer 2024 03/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 04/01/2024 04/01/2024 TBA TBA
Academic Year 2024-2025 08/01/2024 12/02/2024 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.