Location
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Associates Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Dormitory Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes
Jun 28, 2023
Mar 20, 2025
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About Program

Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, features a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a temperate climate, marvelous art, and amazing opportunities to learn. Gaze upon Antoni Gaudí’s gothic Sagrada Familia, the church of the Holy Family. Enjoy delicious tapas as you socialize with new friends! Experience the thrill of soccer at Europe’s largest stadium, Camp Nou.

To give you the widest range of options, CEA CAPA partners with some of Spain’s best universities, including University of Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Vic, and Pompeu Fabra University, CETT- University of Barcelona and ESADE Business School. You can study at one of these prestigious institutions, or at CEA CAPA's Barcelona Center, located in the heart of the city. You can also experience both with a hybrid learning program.

Interested? Click the “Visit Site” button to learn what’s waiting for you!

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.
CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

Impact 🌎

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
  • Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
  • Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
  • Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

Program Reviews

4.90 Rating
based on 113 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.15%
  • 4 rating 7.96%
  • 3 rating 0.88%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.2
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.9
  • Housing 4.6
  • Safety 4.7
Showing 1 - 8 of 113 reviews
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Carson
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study in Barcelona

I loved studying in Barcelona and CEA CAPA was a great program to go through. The study center was located in the direct center of the city which made it easy and fun to travel to classes. It was also great because there was always something going on, whether it was a cooking class or a tour of the city, there were endless possibilities to integrate yourself into the Spanish culture. Another great thing about studying in Barcelona was the various amounts of scenery. The beach being so close, as well as the mountains with the city in the middle made endless possibilities for exploring.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Morrish Skewer from Bar La Principal, a short walk from the study center and they were delicious.
Pros
  • Easy public transportation
  • Great food scene
  • New culture
Cons
  • Language barrier
15 people found this review helpful.
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Allison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Catalan experience!!

I absolutely loved my time spent in Barcelona with CEA CAPA. The courses I took were engaging, the various trips were fun and informational, and the memories I made will last a lifetime. The best part for me was my host family. CEA CAPA connected me with the best family ever: they looked out for me, provided support, gave recommendations, and had me try various Spanish and Catalan dishes I wouldn't have tried without them. The staff were also amazing. When I had my passport stolen (do not recommend) the staff were up and ready to help me file police reports, going to the embassy, and making sure I had what I needed to get a new one. There was not a moment where I felt alone or stranded when I was abroad. I genuinely recommend studying abroad with them!

18 people found this review helpful.
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Julianna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go to Barcelona!!

Studying abroad in Barcelona with CEA CAPA was an unforgettable experience that combined academics, culture, and adventure. The program gave me engaging courses with knowledgeable faculty, real-world learning opportunities, and cultural immersion through site visits and excursions. There are so many fun things to do like strolling through Las Ramblas, having tapas on the beach, or visiting popular museums. If you're looking for a transformative, immersive study abroad experience, Barcelona is the place to be!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
It is super popular to eat Pan con Tomato which is just bread with tomato spread on it. It was very unusual but ended up becoming my favorite tapa in Barcelona.
Pros
  • Beach
  • Food
  • Nightlife
Cons
  • Pick-pocketers
  • Spanish language
  • Smelly city
21 people found this review helpful.
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Grace
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA Barcelona

I had an excellent semester in Barcelona, Spain. The city really had it all: beautiful architecture, amazing food, and warm weather. It was a perfect blend of bustling city and outdoor experiences; it's an international destination with people visiting from all over the world and there were so many beaches, parks, and places to explore.

I'm so glad I went with CEA Capa because the program and staff was supportive and educational. I enjoyed my classes. I learned about the history and culture of Spain and then got to see it in real life, it helped with my adjustment and made the learning experience much more meaningful. CEA also offered tons of student activities to get involved and meet other abroad students as well as locals.

17 people found this review helpful.
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Hayley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable experience

I couldn’t have seen myself in any other study abroad program. CEA CAPA is amazing! So much support, so much fun, and such an enriching experience. The opportunity with CEA CAPA is never-ending. Throughout my time, from start to finish, CEA CAPA was there for me and my friends. Helped me create memories to last a lifetime and meet people I can continue life with. I recommend it to anyone and everyone, especially if they are nervous because so was I! Everyone I know who went through CEA CAPA loved it.

23 people found this review helpful.
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Sheila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An experience you'll never forget

I can't recommend this program to students enough! I studied abroad in Barcelona over the summer of 2024 and the experience is something I'll cherish forever. Not only did the faculty/staff make the experience as welcoming as possible, the courses I was enrolled in also taught me so much, and I often found myself connecting what I was learning in class to my everyday life. I also met some great girls in this program and fell in love with a city I've dreamed of visiting for years. 10/10 experience!

What was your funniest moment?
One weekend, my flatmates and I flew to Naples and were taking a ferry over to Capri. On the ferry we met a Swedish man who was so hilarious. We talked with him the whole ride over and he told us the way he learned English was by listening Lil Pump. The rest of the ride over he kept playing Gucci Gang and singing for us.
Pros
  • Very welcoming faculty and staff
  • Small program so you make friends w/everyone
  • Great courses that take you on field trips around the city
Cons
  • Pick pocketing
  • Some of the locals have really negative feelings for tourists
  • Public transportation is not 24/7
19 people found this review helpful.
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Bea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying in Barcelona

I loved my time studying abroad, and I think it is an experience everyone should have! Barcelona was the perfect city, with its amazing diversity of things to do, the beautiful architecture everywhere and the beach right there! CEA CAPA made this experience was it was with great classes that were also fun and allowed us to see and learn about the city at the same time. We also had opportunities to see the city, such as attending a FC Barcelona game, and so many other great activities that immersed us in the culture.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would try to explore the city everyday, because there are so many things to see!
Pros
  • Big City
  • Great Weather
  • Lots of Diversity
Cons
  • Possible Language Barrier
  • Difficulty Adjusting
  • Can be Overwhelming
19 people found this review helpful.
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Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer 2024 Study + Internship

My internship and study abroad experience with CEA CAPA in Barcelona, Spain was truly one of a kind. The program provided an incredible balance between academic enrichment and hands-on professional development, making it an unforgettable and transformative experience. It was an invaluable experience that shaped my academic and career aspirations. It provided me with practical skills, meaningful connections, and a deeper appreciation for early childhood development across cultures. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a transformative international experience that blends education, professional development, and cultural immersion.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would go for a whole semester and just study/take classes (without the internship)
Pros
  • Gained independence skills
  • Made new friends
  • Got to travel the world
Cons
  • Homesickness
21 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

No, there is no break during the fall semester however there are a lot of days off for long weekends.