Barcelona-CIEE

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) at the International School of Commerce (ESCI)

* 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.

• 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.

*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.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• 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). 
• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing. Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Barcelona

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 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.

Fall 2025

Spring 2025

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.