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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Year (academic)
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA CAPA Education Abroad 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. 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: 3.00 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction: English, Spanish Housing options: Dormitory / affiliated residences, Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Anthropology, Art history, Business administration, Economics, Film and media studies, History, Philosophy, Political science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Program Description:

Study Abroad in Barcelona

Hone your international business knowledge in the bustling city of Barcelona! This versatile program allows you to choose from a range of business electives at either Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) or Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Complete your experience with CEA CAPA Barcelona Center electives that take full advantage of the Center's location in the heart of the city and allow you to delve into Spanish culture, history, and society. Classes are taught in English and Spanish for all levels of Spanish language ability. 

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
Semester CEA CAPA/UAB Hybrid 2.75 Min GPA; 1 year of college completed; All levels of Spanish  12-15
Semester CEA CAPA/UPF Hybrid 3.0 Min GPA; 2 years of college completed; All levels of Spanish               12-15
Year - CEA CAPA/UAB Hybrid  2.75 Min GPA; 1 year of college completed; All levels of Spanish  24-30
Year CEA CAPA/UPF Hybrid 3.0 Min GPA; 2 years of college completed; All levels of Spanish   24-30


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Where You'll Study

Students take classes at the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center and one of CEA CAPA's partner institutions - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona or Pompeu Fabra University. The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center, located on the Plaza Catalunya in the heart of the city, offers courses in a range of subjects, taught in English and Spanish. Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom, with instructors taking full advantage of Barcelona’s many notable sites and attractions. The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona hosts 50,000 students—3,000 of them international—across its multiple urban campuses. The university’s strong local connections allow students to gain practical experience as they explore Spanish culture. Pompeu Fabra University's six central Barcelona campuses offer a range of courses taught in English and Spanish as well as the opportunity to take courses with Spaniards for a truly integrated experience. Students receive a transcript from CEA CAPA’s School of Record, and either the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona or Pompeu Fabra University upon completion of their program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Girona & Besalú
  • Madrid
  • Penedès Wine Country
  • and more.

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding



This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.