- Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
About Program
A top study abroad destination, Spain is beloved for its fascinating history, vibrant culture, and beautiful landscapes. Our diverse programs, with options for all majors, will show you the best of either beautiful Barcelona or lively Madrid. Marvel at world-renowned architecture, devour delicious cuisine, and cheer on the local fútbol team. In Barcelona, choose which university has the best courses for your academic career. Each program offers quality coursework, personable professors, excursions throughout Spain, proximity to a coastline of white-sand beaches, and life in an exciting, cosmopolitan city. Choose the Madrid program to experience Spain’s largest city while attending a private university with a strong campus culture of academic quality, social integration, and student support.
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Program Highlights
- Cultural activities and day trips to explore the region
- Spanish language courses available at all levels
- Variety of courses in English and Spanish for a wide range of majors
- Add an internship to your experience (additional fees may apply)
- Study and socialize alongside students from both near and far
Popular Programs

Our Semester in Barcelona – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is hosted by a young, entrepreneurial university. The campus where study abroad programs are based also happens to be a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site! The UAB is a top-ranked university, renowned for business, international relations, and economics, but with a variety of other courses instructed in English. Or, if you speak Spanish, you can choose from a variety of subject area courses instructed in Spanish.

Our Semester in Barcelona - Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) program takes place at an urban, public university with multiple buildings concentrated mostly along Barcelona's beautiful coast. With the highest percentage of international faculty in Spain, UPF takes pride in drawing from a globally-minded approach to teaching and learning while staying true to its roots in Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain. The UPF offers a variety of courses taught in English, most with a unique or local focus.

Choose this immersive program in partnership with Universitat de Barcelona (UB) for a unique focus on history, culture, politics, and Spanish language. The UB is consistently ranked Spain's top university, enrolling some 80,000 students from both near and far across its 6 campuses. Most participants attend the UB's bustling, central campus location, which encourages gathering with its cafes and shops. Embed among local and fellow international students - a great option for independent students!

Enjoy the perfect blend of immersion and support in Spain's largest city on this program in partnership with Universidad Antonio de Nebrija! The Universidad is a private, centrally located Spanish university with a strong campus culture of academic quality, social integration, and student support. You’ll be able to choose courses from all levels of Spanish language, literature, and culture, as well as a variety of English electives, studying alongside Spanish and other international students.
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CISabroad Scholarships and Financial Aid
70% of all CISabroad students receive scholarships, grants, or discounts to study abroad. We're unapologetically committed to increasing access to international education for all students.