AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Spain

AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Spain

Location
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
    • Madrid
    • Seville
    • Granada
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety

Program Details

Timeframe
Fall Spring Summer
Housing
Apartment
May 13, 2025
Feb 06, 2026
14 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Want to stand out to future employers, boost your resume, and grow your global network? Intern abroad with AIFS Abroad in Spain to gain real-world experience while growing both personally and professionally.

Programs are available in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, and Seville — four of Spain’s most iconic cities — where you’ll intern full-time in a career field aligned with your goals, with the option to earn academic credit. Along the way, you’ll build independence, explore new responsibilities, and connect with professionals from around the world.

AIFS Abroad internships in Spain include a guaranteed placement upon acceptance, housing, cultural and social activities, 24/7 emergency support, career readiness programming, insurance, and on-site staff.

Study + Internship programs are also available if you’d like to combine a for-credit, part-time internship with academic coursework.

Intern abroad with AIFS Abroad in Spain and gain skills that will set you apart in the job hunt!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Interns gained valuable professional experience and improved language skills while exploring Spanish culture.

Program Highlights

  • Guaranteed Internship Upon Acceptance
  • Career Readiness Programming: Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
  • On-Site Support: Help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety: 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Green Initiative: Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.

Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

Popular Programs

AIFS Abroad participant in Barcelona, Spain

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Spain through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. Barcelona, a bustling city on the mediterranean known for its strong tourism industry and major role in Spain's economy, provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include business, communications, engineering, fashion marketing, finance, graphic design, law, marketing, NGO/non-profit, travel and tourism, and more.

AIFS Abroad participant in Madrid, Spain

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Spain through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. Madrid, Spain's capital city and one of Europe's most important economic hubs, provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include business, event management, fashion business, finance, graphic design, marketing, NGO/non-profit, and more.

AIFS Abroad participant in Granada, Spain

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Spain through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains you'll find Granada, the gem of Spain's Andalusia region and one of the country's most exciting destinations. Granada provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include architecture, business, computer science, education, start-ups, marketing, and more.

AIFS Abroad participant in Seville, Spain

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Spain through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. In Southern Spain, you'll find Seville — the birthplace of flamenco that's overflowing with traditional Spanish culture, and an excellent destination for internship programs. Seville a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include business, computer science, education, start-ups, fashion business, marketing, and more.

AIFS Abroad student in Granada, Spain

Make the most of your time abroad by choosing to do a Study + Internship program in Granada, Spain! Earn credit by completing a part-time internship in various fields to accompany your course load. In your free time, explore Granada and its surroundings, from world class museums and art galleries to the best food and exciting nightlife, festivals, theater and sports events.

Program Reviews

4.95 Rating
based on 82 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.12%
  • 4 rating 4.88%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Academics 4.95
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.85
  • Safety 4.95
  • Growth 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 4.5
  • Safety 4.5
Showing 65 - 72 of 82 reviews
Grace
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Personal Experience

My experience this summer with Global Experiences was amazing. I always knew I was interested in going abroad so when I researched internships in Barcelona, I was pleased to find a program that does exactly this. Global Experiences has made my time in Spain so special. I have not only made unforgettable memories, but have also met even better people. The relationships I've formed while being abroad have been so special to me and have ultimately shaped my experience while being away for so long. Inma, our program director was also such an amazing host to have. She is so kind hearted and bended over backwards for each and every one of her students. Everyone in the program was so genuine and this was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. I came into this program with high expectations but did not expect to leave with a comletely new outlook on the world and a drive to wanting to continue traveling. I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to go out of their comfort zone and try something new!

What would you improve about this program?
This program can be improved by working on housing and making sure everyone is in a good location and trying their best to provide students with some type of air conditioning.
143 people found this review helpful.
Valeria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer in Barcelona!

Global Experiences made my summer abroad in Barcelona wonderful! From the moment I contacted them to learn more about the program to the moment I received my internship, GE was nothing but attentive, supportive and helpful with everything. Barcelona is such an amazing city with so much to offer! I grew not only professionally but also personally during my time here. Our program director, Inma, was exceptional at what she does. Inma was knowledgeable about all aspects of Barcelona and was always there whenever we needed her. I noticed that she continuously made sure that everyone in the program felt comfortable and enjoyed their internships and time in Barcelona. I highly recommend Global Experiences to anyone looking to intern abroad! They have exceeded my expectations!

144 people found this review helpful.
Bennett
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer Abroad in Barcelona

I have been pleased with all aspects of my study abroad experience with Global Experiences (GE). I remember searching for programs in Barcelona, and I wasn't aware of GE, and I contacted their office to learn more about their program. After talking to their representatives and finding out what the program provides, I knew I had to sign up immediately. I was very impressed with the amount of professional help give their participants. They were very informative with what a standard Barcelona resume and cover letter should look like. Furthermore, they set up a phone call for a professional that gave me feedback on my professional content that was going to be sent out to potential employers and me. The provided housing couldn't have been better. My job is five blocks away from my apartment, and my roommates were fantastic (thanks to the roommate survey). My internship has been exceptional not only because it is with the top pr/marketing firm in the world, Edelman, but also because of the skills and abroad connections I have made. Our Program Director, Inma, has been a god sent. She has shown great knowledge about the area and has always been there for us whether good or bad. As I near the end of my stay in Barcelona, I think back to everything I have done and experienced, and I can't thank Global Experiences enough for all that they have done. If you are looking for the summer of a lifetime, filled with personal and professional growth, this is the program for you!

What would you improve about this program?
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140 people found this review helpful.
Angela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barcelona 2017

Global experiences is great! This program gave me the professional experience I needed all while spending the summer in an amazing city! The location coordinators go out of their way to provide you with the perfect internship as well as make you feel comfortable while staying in your host city. This is an experience I'll never forget and I know it will help further my career in the future! This program has also made me realize how much I love to travel so I can't wait to come back to Barcelona one day!

148 people found this review helpful.
Brandon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Interning in Barcelona

This was my first internship and I have to say Global experience did an awesome job. The team at GE helped me from start to finish by finding me work and accomodation. I also have to give a special thanks to Inma (GE program director for Barcelona) for helping me and all the other interns settle in our new environment and for helping us explore the amazing city that is Barcelona. I can honestly say that this experience has helped me to grow as an indivisual and as a young professional entering the work force. Coming to Barcelona I had one goal, live to embrace. With the help of GE and my fellow interns, thats exactly what I did. It is very difficult to pick one favourite moment as there was so many, but one of my favourite memories was visiting an area called Bunkers which allows you to oversee the beautiful city.

161 people found this review helpful.
Jack
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer in Barcelona

Global Experiences was FANTASTIC! The staff was awesome throughout the entire process from professional development to getting me an internship to the support while I was actually in Barcelona. Inma was the best program director that you could ask for, always willing to help and looking for fun things to do for you and your friends. I met people that I am sure I will be friends with for a lifetime. I wish that I could stay for longer than 2 months but I know I will be coming back soon enough. It was my first time over seas and Global Experiences made it an experience that I will absolutely never forget!

152 people found this review helpful.
Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Memorable Experiences

I had the most amazing 3 months during my Global Experiences internship. Right from the start the team works hard for you to have the preparation to make sure your GE experience is the best it can be. My placement was a perfect match, my housing was too good to be true and the group activities were always really fun! I grew so much as a young professional through my internship and had opportunities to take on more responsibility and gain skills I never thought I would. My contact in Barcelona, Inma, made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves throughout the whole internship and really made it a point to build relationships with all of us in the program. I was lucky to have her as a mentor and friend - as well as a great reference for us foodies!!

I fell in love with Barcelona during my short 3 months there and I am already planning on going back to continue my adventures. I would highly recommend the Global Experiences program to anyone hesitating on taking the leap. They give you the support and skills you need to have an amazing experience working abroad. I'm so glad I heard about GE from a friend by word of mouth, I can't wait to continue to spread the word in hopes that others follow my lead in taking the jump into Global Experiences.

What would you improve about this program?
I really had a 10/10 experience with Global Experiences. The only thing I wish I did prior to leaving was take an intensive Spanish course at my university, it definitely would have helped in every aspect - in the workplace as well as around the city. It is something I will be working on this time before returning to sunny Barcelona!
140 people found this review helpful.
Cristal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barcelona

Amazing!!! One of the best experiences and trip. The time that I was at work, I got to know some people plus got new experience in my field. This type of opportunity only come once in your life, and now that I got this chance I got to see what I really want to do and work in the future. This is the time to do anything you want and to get to know what you want to do in your field. Try something new and get something out of it. I had one of the best time, now is your turn.

141 people found this review helpful.

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