- Spain
- Barcelona
About Program
Spend a semester or academic year with AIFS in the avant-garde city of Barcelona, Spain, located on the shores of the Mediterranean. Study at LCI Barcelona, an international school of design and creativity located in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. The dynamic and diverse campus in this most inspirational of cities is an exciting space in which to study, learn, experiment, and innovate on the Barcelona Visual Arts and Design program.
Live in a Spanish homestay or, for an additional fee, in a student residence or apartment. Homestay students receive daily breakfast and dinner from the family. Apartment and student residence students will receive a meal allowance.
Typical activities, tours and visits include:
Guided city tour
Welcome meal and farewell activity
Gothic Quarter and Cathedral
Gaudí’s Park Güell
The Sagrada Família Basílica
Cooking class
Tours and workshops designed to learn about Barcelona from another perspective
Video and Photos
Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
Impact
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 14 credits and transcript from LCI.
- Homestay; additional options are available
- Onsite Program Director To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- Excursions & Day Trips 3-day excursion to the Pyrenees in the Fall and to the Tarragona region of southern Catalonia in the Spring, and day trips to Girona, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum, and Montserrat.
- Spanish language is not required.
Scholarships
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support
We believe a study abroad experience is an essential component of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial assistance to as many students as possible in support of their goal to study abroad. AIFS also offers internship and study abroad + internship blended programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.