Term
Summer 2023 - Session 1
Term begins
May 29, 2023
Term ends
June 23, 2023
Program costs
$4,275 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1
In this beautiful seaside city, you’ll explore Catalan culture, architecture, endless food options, and a vibrant social scene that lasts late into the evening. There’s no better place to explore the works of Spanish masters like Goya, Picasso, Gaudí, Miró, and Dalí—and understand what influenced their art. If sports or business are more your thing, explore how pro soccer fits into Spain’s culture and economy with FC Barcelona as your real-world example.
With options to take a single class (one four-week session), extend your stay with back-to-back sessions, and even layer in an internship with IFSA Summer Internships in Barcelona, it’s easy to create your perfect summer in Spain.
Application deadline
April 1
Minimum GPA
2.00
Credit load
3 - 6
Housing
Apartment/Flat;Residence Hall/Dormitory
Instruction language
English
Prerequisites
None
During your IFSA Summer in Barcelona, opt to take a class during the four-week Session 1 or take a class during the four-week Session 2. You can also extend your studies by enrolling in both Session 1 and Session 2.
SESSION 1 CLASS
Understanding Spain Through Its Art
This class aims to provide the students with knowledge of Spanish culture within the context of art history. The history of the Spanish culture will be evaluated through the lenses of its most well-known artists including Goya, Picasso, Gaudí, Miró, and Dalí, among others. Through films, field visits across Barcelona, and multiple visual and audiovisual assignments, students will develop a critical understanding the past and present of the current Spain in which we live. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)
SESSION 2 CLASS
The Economics of Professional Soccer
Professional soccer, or football as it is more commonly known, is both a multicultural obsession and a globalized economic market. FC Barcelona, one of the world’s top soccer brands, was valued at more than $1.5 billion USD in 2020. This class explores professional soccer through the lens of behavioral economics, a discipline that blends sociological insight with economic theory. Through a case study of FC Barcelona, we will analyze various aspects of international soccer industries, as well as how professional soccer informs how Spain is viewed around the world. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Recommendation Letter
Not required.
Visa Requirement
Not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.
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TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.
Activities and excursions are an important piece of your IFSA experience, designed to pull you into the fabric of the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. That said, at times, circumstances beyond our control — including local government regulations and health protocols — could impact our ability to hold these events as planned.
Know that we’ll make every effort to run the activities, trips, and excursions slated for your program. You’ll see detailed examples of previous outings offered during this program below. Keep in mind that the options could look different for your program, and that we cannot guarantee these activities, trips, and excursions.
Activities are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. Activities vary each term based on availability, but previous events have included:
IFSA excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. Excursions vary each term based on availability.
Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
Summer 2023 - Session 1
May 29, 2023
June 23, 2023
$4,275 (estimated)
April 1
Summer 2023 - Session 1
Summer 2023 - Session 2
June 26, 2023
July 21, 2023
$4,275 (estimated)
April 1
Summer 2023 - Session 2
Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2
May 29, 2023
July 21, 2023
$7,945 (estimated)
April 1
Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2
Term
Summer 2023 - Session 1
Term begins
May 29, 2023
Term ends
June 23, 2023
Program costs
$4,275 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1
Summer 2023 - Session 1
Term
Summer 2023 - Session 2
Term begins
June 26, 2023
Term ends
July 21, 2023
Program costs
$4,275 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1
Summer 2023 - Session 2
Term
Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2
Term begins
May 29, 2023
Term ends
July 21, 2023
Program costs
$7,945 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1
Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2
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