CIEE-Barcelona: Language and Culture
Program Details
| Program Location |
Barcelona, Spain
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31019
|
| Duration |
Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
09/03/25 to 12/20/25
|
| Past Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/01/25 to 04/12/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Students applying for semester programs in Spain must have a valid, usable passport at the time of application. Passport must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
Barcelona is both a cosmopolitan city and one rooted in ancient tradition, making it the ideal place to soak up Spanish language and culture. Spend the semester immersed in language learning at CIEE’s partner school, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and taking area studies classes at CIEE Barcelona across a range of academic areas.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
Students applying for semester programs in Spain must have a valid, usable passport at the time of application. Passport must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have at least reached junior standing by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: 0-3 Sem Spanish
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Students enroll in four classes per semester:
- At local host institution: one language class plus one elective
- Two CIEE elective courses
- CIEE Internship (optional)
CIEE works with two local host institutions, Universistat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). Students must choose to take courses at ONE of these universities, and cannot take classes at both.
Please note that while CIEE offers the opportunity to take online coursework through ASU Online, Purdue students are not permitted to enroll in these options during the program and must take their coursework directly through CIEE and/or the local partner universities they partner with (where applicable).
For more course information, visit the CIEE website.
Excursions
The program will offer several excursions, which may be day or overnight trips. Please see the CIEE website for more details.
Housing
Study abroad students can choose to live in either Spanish homestays, in a student residencia (residence hall) with other Spanish and international students in individual rooms, or in a shared apartment typically in double or single rooms.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The Program and Housing Fees include: Tuition, on-site orientation, housing, and excursions. Depending on the housing choice, some meals might be included.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$15,256.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$5,500.00 |
| Insurance |
$194.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,250.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$65.00 |
| Visa |
$160.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$100.00 |
| Meals |
$1,120.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$260.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
CIEE has scholarships available, more information can be found
HERE.
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Program |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Program |
Sep 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
