CIEE Advanced Liberal Arts Program:
The program is designed for students with an advanced
level of Spanish to help them develop fluency through
direct matriculation in a wide range of regular university
classes (Anthropology, Art History, Business, Catalan
Language and Literature, Economy, Education, Geography,
History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political
Science, Psychology, Spanish Literature and Linguistics,
Studio Art). The program offers a track for Heritage Learners.
Requirements: 6 semesters of college-level Spanish.
CIEE Architecture and Design Program:
The Architecture and Design program is designed for students
interested in exploring the intersection of the two fields
in a city famous for its vibrant architecture and innovative
design. The program is separated into two tracks: architecture
and design. All students enroll in the CIEE core course,
The City and the Visual Culture. Architecture students
also take the six-credit CIEE Architecture Studio and
either an additional elective at ELISAVA (taught in Spanish)
or a CIEE elective (taught in English). Design students
take two to four electives, chosen from courses at ELISAVA
or CIEE courses. Students from either track with at least
five prior semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
may choose the CIEE Internship as an elective.
CIEE Business and Culture Program:
This program is designed for students with all level of
Spanish and a strong interest in business and economics.
Students who are motivated to develop and improve their
Spanish language skills and learn about Spain and Europe
through living in the unique and beautiful city of Barcelona
will find that this program provides an ideal opportunity.
Language of instruction is in English or Spanish depending
on the level of the student. Requirements: 3 semesters
of micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management,
marketing, or statistics.
CIEE Language and Culture Program:
This program is designed for students who wish to develop
their skills and competency in the Spanish language while
studying Spanish history, arts, politics, and culture
by directly enrolling in regular university classes related
to their major fields of study. Students who wish to learn
about Spain and Europe through living in the unique and
beautiful city of Barcelona will find that this program
provides an ideal opportunity. Language of instruction
is in English or Spanish depending on the level of the
student. Requirements: Junior year status and 1 prior
semester college-level Spanish.
CIEE Liberal Arts Program:
This program is designed for students with four or more
semesters of Spanish who are interested in significant
improvement to their language skills while taking classes
in Spanish history, politics, art, and culture courses
in Spanish. Students complete an intensive Spanish language
course that meets for the first three weeks of the semester
and then choose among advanced language electives for
the remainder of the semester. In addition, students select
three courses from a selection of Hispanic and European
Studies Program (HESP) courses, taught in Spanish, specifically
designed for international students and regular, direct
enrollment UPF courses. All students must take at least
one direct enrollment course at UPF. All courses are taught
in Spanish.
CIEE Summer Program:
If you want to study either business or Spanish culture
and art (in either Spanish or English) in this vibrant
and exciting city during the summer, this program is for
you! You will be surrounded by students who are preparing
to work in the realm of public or private business with
an international focus.