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Locations: Barcelona, Spain
Program Terms: IOP Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	English, Spanish	Housing options:	Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Art history, English, Film and media studies, History, Spanish

Program Description:

Spanish Language & Culture

Barcelona's rich artistic legacy, dynamic neighborhoods, and coastal charm create the perfect setting to advance your Spanish language skills. Whether you're fulfilling major or minor requirements or simply hoping to improve your fluency, your coursework at the Universidad de Barcelona will help you build confidence through immersive instruction and cultural engagement.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Courses are taught by university faculty and offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing you to progress at your own pace
Study alongside fellow international students in courses taught by local UB faculty
Experience campus life spread throughout the city, with easy access to iconic landmarks, neighborhood cafés, and the full cultural landscape of Barcelona
Participate in a university environment that blends academic rigor with civic engagement, fostering close ties between students and the community
Your summer in Barcelona will be enriched through hands-on learning like cooking classes, and language exchanges with locals

Discover Barcelona

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Corrie R.

"There was a lot of support for any questions I had or if I needed help with anything related to travel or school while I was there. We also received a lot of information about the place we were studying at and things going on in the city."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!