Barcelona is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. The co-sponsored Business and Culture semester program includes a range of center-based course offerings in English and Spanish for U.S.-based students. Interested students can enroll in courses for international students at a local university or participate in an internship opportunity.
Barcelona-CIEE
Business & Culture
Applications
Spring 2024
This application has closed.
Fall 2023
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Spring 2024: 1/3 - 4/20
Fall 2023: 9/4 - 12/21
Spring semester application opens in early August; Fall semester application opens in early December. See application deadlines.
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- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Semester Program with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) at the International School of Commerce (ESCI)
- Program Dates
* Spring students have the option of remaining for the third trimester which ends in late June / early July. Students enroll in 3 ESCI classes or 2 ESCI courses and a Spanish language class. Students who choose this option are required to pay a supplemental fee. See staff for more details.
- Academic Program
- Business and Culture program track*
- Advanced Spanish language course
- Business and non-business related courses taught in English and Spanish at the CIEE study center for U.S. students
- Enrollment in one course at the International School of Commerce (ESCI) or at Universitat de Vic (UVIC) in English or Spanish with Spanish students (depending on language level)
- Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship (placements available in English and Spanish)
- 8-10 hours/week (min. 135 hours per semester)
- Placements in Accounting, Communications, Finance, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales
This program is restricted to students admitted to the Kelley School of Business.
The program will satisfy the IUB Gen Ed World Languages and Culture Requirement.
Course Load
- 15-16 IU credits
- 3 credits in Spanish Language
- 9 credits taught at the CIEE center
- 3-4 credits at ESCI or UVIC
- Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship (placements available in English and Spanish)
*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors CIEE program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all CIEE tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.
- Additional Information
- Housing
- CIEE Housing options include:
- Standard housing
- single room in homestay (two meals/day included)
- double room in shared apartment
- these options are within a 45-minute commute from CIEE Barcelona
- Select housing
- single room in residence hall (additional fee charged directly to students)
- this option is within a 45-minute commute from CIEE Barcelona
- Select Plus housing
- private dorm room at residence hall (additional fee charged directly to students)
- this option is within a 25-minute commute from CIEE Barcelona
- See CIEE program information here (select "Destinations & Activities" from the navigation bar).
- Standard housing
- Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing. Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Barcelona
- CIEE Housing options include:
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
- are an admitted Kelley business student
- have taken or are enrolled in first semester college-level Spanish with a B average
- have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Business majors, please also see Kelley School of Business Ramon Llull University Exchange Program.
Business majors must have completed (or will complete) the KSB prerequisite of the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington) by the start of the program
Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Fall 2023
- IU portion of fee: $241.95
- CIEE portion of fee* paid to IU bursar: $18,952.50 (academic fees, housing, two meals per day for those in a homestay (no meals are included for the residence hall or apartment options), orientation, local excursions, cultural activities, and medical insurance)
- Additional Meals: $600 - $1,168
- International Airfare: CIEE estimates $1,200 (for East Coast departures)
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Special discounted CIEE fee for IU students. Based on published CIEE materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by CIEE and is not responsible for any price increase or change. Program qualifies for need-based CIEE Education Abroad Program Specific Scholarships.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due March 21, 2023.
Spring 2024
- IU portion of fee: $241.95
- CIEE portion of fee* paid to IU bursar: $19,902.50 (academic fees, standard housing, two meals per day (homestay only - no meals included in apartment option), orientation, local excursions, cultural activities, and medical insurance)
- Additional Meals: $1,040 - $1,120
- International Airfare: CIEE estimates $1,250 for East Coast departures
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Special discounted CIEE fee for IU students. Based on published CIEE materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by CIEE and is not responsible for any price increase or change. Program qualifies for need-based CIEE Education Abroad Program Specific Scholarships.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due September 27, 2023.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- CIEE scholarships and grants available.
- Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. To set up an appointment, please visit One.IU to access the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS) tile.
Study Abroad Advisor
Provides detailed guidance and answers questions about specific programs or coursework available.
Kelley International Programs Office
Email: ksabroad@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Chelsea Jones
Email: cheljone@iu.edu