Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Barcelona is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. The co-sponsored Language and Area Studies summer program offers several center-based culture and Spanish courses for students from U.S. universities. Students enroll in courses based on their level of Spanish fluency.
Barcelona-IES
Language & Area Studies Summer
Program Dates
Summer 2023: 5/22 - 7/8
Application opens in early December. See application deadlines.
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Summer Program with IES Abroad
- Typical enrollment: 40 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Academic Program
6-7 IU credits:
- Students with 2 or 3 semesters of Spanish:
- Intermediate Spanish Language (4 credits) HISP-S 200 or HISP-S 250 (pending placement)
- Spanish Language in Context: Novice Abroad III (HISP-S 200)
- Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I (HISP-S 250)
- One Area Studies course in English, 3 credits
- Sports and Society in Spain (SOC-OS 300* or SPH-M 304**)
- Great Twentieth Century Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Dali, and Miro (ARTH-OS 100* or COLL-OS 103-Gen Ed A&H)
- Barcelona: The Cosmopolitan City (HIST-B 200, CASE S&H or Gen Ed S&H)
- International Marketing: A European Approach (BUS-OS 100*)
- Intermediate Spanish Language (4 credits) HISP-S 200 or HISP-S 250 (pending placement)
- Students with 4 or more semesters of Spanish:
- Advanced Spanish Language (4 credits) HISP-S 280, HISP-S 317, or HISP-OS 300* (pending placement)
- Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I (HISP-S 280)
- Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad II (HISP-S 280)
- Spanish Language in Context: Independent Abroad I (HISP-S 317)
- Creative Writing Workshop: Short Stories in Spanish (HISP-S 308)
- One Area Studies Course in Spanish (3 credits)
- Language, Culture and Communication: Hispanic Cultures and their Societies (HISP-S 324 CASE A&H; or HISP-OS 300*)
- Advanced Spanish Language (4 credits) HISP-S 280, HISP-S 317, or HISP-OS 300* (pending placement)
- Note: -OS 100 (-OS 300) is the default designation to identify overseas study courses recorded as 100-level (300-level) undistributed credit that can count in total hours toward graduation and may be able to satisfy major, minor, or distributional requirements with the approval of participant's school or the department.
- **only approved for SMM majors/minors.
- Students with 2 or 3 semesters of Spanish:
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Placements primarily in Spanish homes and to lesser extent student apartments. See IES Abroad program information here (select "Daily Life" tab).
- Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing.
- 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 second full-time semester of college
- have taken or are enrolled in second semester college-level Spanish
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
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 the Office of Overseas Study. 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
Summer 2023
- IU portion of fee: $237.21
- IES Abroad portion of fee paid to IU bursar: $6,640 (academic fees, housing, orientation, health insurance)
- Meals: $700 - $1,350
- International airfare: $570 - $935
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due March 21, 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.
- IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
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.
Program Contact
For questions about costs, scholarships, and financial aid, please contact our office.
Faculty member who can provide detailed guidance and answer questions about logistics, program specifics, and coursework:
Sam Hudson
Email: samhudso@iu.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Alina Matthews
Email: alimatth@iu.edu