Location
  • Spain
    • Barcelona

Program Details

Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40

Pricing

Starting Price
4172
Price Details
$4,172 (4 weeks)
$6,371 (8 weeks)
$8,514 (12 weeks)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities SIM cards Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance
Jun 17, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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About Program

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer or fall developing their professional skills in a full-time internship in Barcelona. Live and work in one of Europe's hottest start-up capitals and build a unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Work in one of 30+ industry options, including Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Marketing/PR, Business and Tourism. Absolute Internship organizes company visits, career speaker events, and career workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Barcelona's rich history.

This program includes high-quality housing in central Barcelona, visa support, cultural activities, trips, and 24/7 on-site support.

Featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine, we have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.

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Program Highlights

  • Take the next step along your career path with a world-class internship in your industry of choice.
  • Gain professional skills through career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
  • Build unique experience that will help you stand out in a rapidly expanding job market.
  • Discover Barcelona through after-work activities and explore Spain on day and weekend trips.
  • Live in a multicultural environment with fellow Absolute Interns from across the globe. Enjoy 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.

Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 37 reviews
  • 5 rating 86.49%
  • 4 rating 13.51%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Growth 4.9
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 4.95
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Joel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

12 week Internship in Barcelona

Within these 12 weeks of being in Barcelona, I have made countless memories & friendships that will last a lifetime. Everyone on the programme has been so supportive and helpful when I have had any queries or questions regarding the NIE and other Spanish administrative tasks. The trips to Girona and Figueres were excellent and thank you to Marcelo, Charlie, and all the other Absolute staff for making it possible. My internship here has also been extremely beneficial for me, gaining my first professional work experience after graduating in 2023. Being able to do this in a new country, surrounded by the numerous cultures that Barcelone has to offer, is certainly an experience I would recommend to anyone.

What was your funniest moment?
Couldn't name one specific moment, but making new friends and meeting new people almost everyday is what I enjoyed the most about this programme.
Pros
  • Great for developing CV & professional mindset
  • Perfect opportunity to meet new people from new places
Cons
  • Need to be adjustable to new culture, eating times, etc...
68 people found this review helpful.
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Gauri
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

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53 people found this review helpful.
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Sean
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

Absolute Internship is a great option for finding summer internships while also getting to travel and meet people. You will get matched with a company based on your experience level which is great for students with little to no experience. I would recommend them if you have completed your first year of university and want to get some experience in your industry of interest as it will make your CV stand out later down the line since not many people will have done internships at when they were at that level.

52 people found this review helpful.
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Ava
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I loved everything about my absolute internship experience!!

I LOVED everything about my Absolute Internship experience. The team worked so hard to find me a job that fit my unique ask, they were so welcoming/fun with the students, and they helped you get accustomed quickly to the new environment. On top of loving the leaders, I met students from all over the world and made best friends for life. AND, living in Barcelona was a dream. Especially staying in the apartment that they hooked us up with, it was SO nice. Overall, Barcelona is such an amazing city with so much to offer! Joining Absolute Internship was truly one of the best decisions of my life.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
NOTHING!!
62 people found this review helpful.
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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Couldn’t recommend more!

I had the best two months ever in Barcelona with absolute and in my internship! The placement process was so smooth and my internship matched the goals that I had for myself going into the summer. The support from absolute really helped my experience as I could always ask questions and seek guidance when I had questions about my position or about activities. I made life long friendships and the activities and trips planned were so fun for everyone on the program, couldn’t recommend it more!! I had so much personal growth because I went in not knowing anyone, which I would recommend as it makes you make such good friends with everyone on the program

What was your funniest moment?
Going to Madrid with the whole program!
Pros
  • Community
  • Adventure
  • Personal growth
65 people found this review helpful.
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Caitlin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Summer Ever

Through my internship, I gained professional experience in the wedding planning industry which has been transformative for my career trajectory. It provided me with a solid foundation of practical skills and industry knowledge that I can now confidently apply in any professional setting. It was also so much fun getting to live with all of the interns, make lifelong friends, and explore all of the amazing things Barcelona has to offer! I loved all of the weekend trips, day trips and cultural opportunities that Absolute provided.

69 people found this review helpful.
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Max
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

I decided to study abroad during the winter quarter of my senior year of college. I initially wanted to take courses at a university in Spain, but a friend of mine recommended I looked into an internship. That’s when I found Absolute and the amazing team that runs it. I was able to gain crazy experience at a tech startup, made life long friends (who I’m flying to NYC to see for the 3rd time since the internship), and had super fun activities that were planned by absolute. If you’re reading this and you’re unsure if you want to go for any reason, just go. Trust me. If finances are an issue I highly recommend speaking with your college and Absolute, as there are options available.

68 people found this review helpful.
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Evan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience with absolute internship

My experience with absolute internship exceeded any expectations I had! From the moment I reached out for more information to arriving in Barcelona was such a smooth and fun process. You can tell the absolute internship team puts in so much work to make sure you have a great, stress free internship experience! My time in Barcelona was amazing!! So many great memories and friends made along the way that I will cherish for the rest of my life! My internship taught me more than I ever thought it would. The experience, skills and knowledge I gained from my internship allowed me to get my dream job back home. If you have any doubts or are unsure if you should take part in this program I promise you it will be the best decision of your life!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve racking part for me was being in a Spanish and Catalan speaking country and not knowing either of them. My nerves quickly went away when arriving in Barcelona you definitely pick up on things while you’re there. Everyone was so friendly and worked with you.
55 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Absolute Internship offices are based in Barcelona so it was time to have a program in this magnificent city that we all love and know very well. The program was officially launched late 2017 and we are receiving our first interns in Barcelona this summer 2018. It was not a surprise to us to see Barcelona grow as a program. It is as of now our second biggest program in terms of number of...