CIEE-Barcelona: Summer Language and Culture
Program Details
| Program Location |
Barcelona, Spain
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31019
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
06/15/25 to
08/09/25 |
| Summer 2025 |
05/18/25 to
07/14/25 |
| Summer 2025 |
05/18/25 to
08/09/25 |
| Past Dates |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Spend your summer experiencing Barcelona's countless cultural wonders, all while earning college credit! Designed for students from various academic backgrounds, this Language + Culture program provides the perfect opportunity to live and learn in Spain's vibrant beach city.
When class is in session at CIEE Barcelona, you'll enroll in your choice of classes, all delivered in English or Spanish, across subjects including history, art, marketing, urban culture, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to gain fluency fast by taking a Spanish language course.
Outside the classroom, you'll have time to enjoy Barcelona's impressive architecture, mouth-watering cuisine, and rich history!
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own distinctive history, culture, and language. Set between mountains and the Mediterranean sea, the city's population is 1.6 million, with a total of 4.5 million in the greater metropolitan area. Walking though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman remains, the network of narrow streets in the Old Town, the 19th Century Eixample district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: 0-4 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
The summer program is divided into three academic sessions. Purdue requires students to participate in at least two sessions. Therefore, students can choose to do Sessions I & II, Sessions II & III, or all three sessions, depending on which dates and classes work best for them.
Students enroll in one 3-credit course per session. Students not taking a Spanish language class can choose to enroll in an optional 1-credit Communicative Spanish class during one of their sessions. Intermediate and Advanced Spanish classes are also available, be sure to check which session is offering the class you want to take.
Please see the CIEE website for more information on available sessions and classes.
Excursions
The program will offer several excursions, which may be day or overnight trips. Please see the CIEE website for more details. Examples of past excursions on this program include:
- Day trip to Montserrat
- Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture.
- Visit the oldest preserved garden, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles – and try your luck in the park’s labyrinth maze!
- Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos.
- See a flamenco show!
- Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city.
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.
All housing is arranged for you by CIEE. Homestays include 2 meals per day, other housing options do not have included meals but will provide access to a kitchen.
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 fee includes onsite orientation, tuition for six credits/2 sessions, and local excursions and field trips.
For students looking to do 3 sessions, there will be an additional fee of approximately $3,900. Please see CIEE website for full cost information.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Summer 2025
|
Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$5,750.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.40 |
| Housing |
$2,780.00 |
| Insurance |
$200.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,250.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$42.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$60.00 |
| Meals |
$560.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$300.00 |
| 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
|
| Summer Programs |
Mar 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.
