Barcelona is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. The co-sponsored semester programs includes a wide range of center-based course offerings in English with U.S.-based students along with enrollment in courses for foreigners at local universities or completion of an internship.
Barcelona-IES
Multiple Tracks
Applications
Spring 2023
This application has closed.
Fall 2023
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Spring 2023: 1/9 - 4/28
Fall 2023: 8/29 - 12/16
Note: Students enrolled in the Kelley School of Business should contact the Kelley International Programs Office (ksabroad@iu.edu) with any questions.
Spring semester application opens in early August; Fall semester application opens in early December. See application deadlines.
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Semester Program with IES Abroad
- IES Center is located in the heart of downtown Barcelona, near Plaza Catalunya
- Typical enrollment: 500-900 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Program Dates
Note: Students enrolled in partner university courses are required to complete university exams on the official exam date and vacate IES Abroad housing one day after their last final exam. Final exam dates will vary by partner university.
- Academic Program
- IES Abroad "Arts & Culture" "Journalism & Communications" "Liberal Arts & Business" or "Political Science & International Relations" program*
- Orientation and intensive Spanish
- 50 courses in language, humanities, social sciences, and business taught in English for IES Abroad students only
- Required enrollment at local institutions (access based on language exam)
- Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) courses in English or Spanish, including Business, Economics, Politcal Science, and Humanities (minimum enrollment of two courses).
- Universitat de Barcelona (UB) courses in English and Spanish, including Art History, Cultural Studies, History and Literature.
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) courses in English and Spanish, including Business Management and Finance, Political Science, Humanities, Cinema Communication, and Media (minimum enrollment of two courses).
- Universitat Ramon Llull (URL) courses in English and Spanish, including Tourism, Business, Finance, and Management.
- Universitat de Vic (UVic) courses in English, including Business, Design, and Innovation.
- Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship
- 8-10 hours per week, 100 total hours
- Placements in business, education, health, non-profits, start-ups, media & communication, event management, and social agencies
Course Load
- Program requires enrollment in Spanish language course and combination of IES Abroad center courses AND either a university course or internship
- 15 IU credits in a combination of IES Abroad courses and university courses
- Optional 3-credit unpaid internship
Course Equivalencies: Please see the Barcelona-IES course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.
*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.
- Additional Information
- Housing
- IES Abroad Housing options include:
- Spanish Homestays (includes two meals a day)
- Premium Residence Halls (single rooms; includes shared kitchen space, laundry included, common lounge areas, and gym facilities)
- An additional fee applies to this housing option
- Residence Halls (single rooms)
- An additional fee applies to this housing option
- Student Apartments (live with up to 12 other IES Abroad students)
- An additional fee applies to this housing option
- Apartments (live with up to 7 other IES Abroad students)
- An additional fee applies to this housing option
- See IES Abroad program information here (select "Daily Life" from the navigation bar).
- Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing
- IES Abroad 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
- have taken or are enrolled in first semester college-level Spanish with a B average
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
*Business majors who have completed more than four semesters of Spanish should consider other options, and review information and eligibility criteria for other programs in Barcelona and Seville. Those who have completed five semesters of Spanish (S280 at IUB) are not eligible for IES Barcelona. Please see a Kelley Study Abroad Advisor for more information.
*All students who have completed five semesters of Spanish or more, or who are working toward a minor/major in Spanish, are not eligible for IES Barcelona and should review information and eligibility criteria for other programs appropriate for their Spanish language level.
Business majors must have (or will have) successfully completed the KSB prerequisites 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 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
Fall 2022
- IU portion of fee: $237.21
- IES portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $17,825 (IES academic fees, health insurance, room and some meals)
- Additional meals: $1,850 - $3,225
- International Airfare: IES estimates $440 - $1,005
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Public University Grant. Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due April 5, 2022.
Spring 2023
- IU portion of fee: $237.21
- IES Abroad portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $17,925 (IES academic fees, health insurance, room, and some meals)
- Additional meals: $1,600 - $4,800
- International Airfare: IES Abroad estimates $573 - $935
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Public University Grant. 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 September 28, 2022.
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.
IU Scott C. Schurz Study Abroad Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000
- IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
- For Business students: 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.
Sam Hudson (non-business)
Email: samhudso@iu.edu
Kelley International Programs Office (business)
Email: ksabroad@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Alina Matthews
Email: alimatth@iu.edu