Program Overview
Program Overview
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Popular Subject Areas
Business and Tourism
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Location
Barcelona
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Host University
Universidad de Barcelona- CETT
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Term
Summer 5 2023
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Program Dates
Jul 02, 2023 - Jul 28, 2023
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Program Length
Summer
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Application Deadline
Apr 25, 2023
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Forms and Payment Deadline
May 10, 2023
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Credit
90 Contact Hours
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Eligibility
2.50 Minimum GPA*
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Cost
$7,350
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Study Abroad Program Description
This program is a great option for students who would like to take courses in the fields of Tourism, Hospitality Management, and/or Business. On this program you will take courses taught in English with international students. If you have at least a high intermediate language level of Spanish, you can also take courses in Spanish. All courses are taught by UB- CETT faculty. All classes are taken at the CETT Campus located 25 minutes by metro from the city center.
Visa Information:
Enjoy Flexibility with ISA Flex
We’ve partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to help you overcome common study abroad challenges by adding an ASU Online course to your ISA program. With more than 2,100 courses to choose from, ISA Flex minimizes academic challenges, like major requirements and limited course options, so you can make the most of your experience abroad. Once you’ve applied, access the Flex form in your ISA Student Portal for more information on how to add this to your program and enroll in the course you need.
*Eligibility
MINIMUM GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
What's Included

Comprehensive Advising and Support

24-Hour Emergency

Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support

Airport Reception

Tuition at the Host University

Spanish Visa Support

Housing

Meals and Laundry Service

Bridging Cultures Orientation

Full-Time Resident Staff

On-Site ISA Offices

Internet Access

ISA Discovery Model

Excursions

Cultural Activities

Insurance

Official Transcript from the Host University

Professional Development Toolbox

Scholarship Opportunities
Academics
Credits
Contact Hours
90
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
6
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
9
Academic Information
COURSE SELECTION
Each course consists of two 45 contact hour components that are packaged together as one 90 contact hour course. Transcripts from UB CETT will reflect contact hours.
- Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Barcelona Program Manager.
COURSE AVAILABILITY
- Please refer to this list when completing your pre-registration form. Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Barcelona Program Manager.
LANGUAGE COURSES AND PLACEMENT INFORMATION
- There is no language requirement for this program.
- Students at the high intermediate level (B1) or above will have the opportunity to enroll in courses taught in Spanish pending the official UB CETT language placement exam.
- Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Universidad de Barcelona- CETT. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction n you’ve already completed at your home university. We strongly suggest that students who are trying to place into any level of language beyond true beginning prepare for the language placement exam by reviewing previous coursework.
COURSE LEVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
- Determination of course equivalencies will be done by advisors and credential evaluators at participants' U.S. home institutions.
TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
- The transcript from Universidad de Barcelona- CETT will reflect contact hours. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Courses
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Course Disclaimer
- Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Support & Funding
U.S. Team
BARCELONA TEAM

Manuel Urí Martín
Resident Director, Spain

Cristina Canales Contador
Senior Cultural Activities Coordinator, Spain

Daniel Ostad
Senior Housing Coordinator, Spain

Janelle Forster
Senior Student Care Coordinator, Spain

Danielle Roberge
Strategic Programs Manager, Spain

David Pardos i Aybar
Student Services Coordinator, Spain

Rossella De Gregorio
Student Services Coordinator, Spain

Judit Solans
Cultural Activities Coordinator, Spain

Matthew Rizzo
Academics and Student Care Coordinator, Spain

Walter Uribe
Academic Coordinator, Spain
Funding Your ISA Program
Wondering how you’ll fund your program? ISA’s got you covered! If you receive financial aid for your home university, you will likely be able to use those funds for study abroad too. The first step is usually speaking with your home university. Check out the steps for using financial aid here.
Need to know how much to budget for a term abroad? Take a look at the additional expenses you might expect, depending on your program.
As an ISA participant, you have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and grants that can be applied directly to assist with your study abroad programs. We offer over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants each year. To see what opportunities are available, visit the scholarships and grants page.
View all Funding OptionsHousing
Living in ISA housing will allow you the opportunity to experience aspects of the Spanish lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor. Regardless of your housing option, you will have a short commute to your university. Travel times to the various university buildings generally range between 15 and 35 minutes depending on housing and class locations. With an open and adaptable mind, the experience of living in another culture can be highly rewarding.
We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations, however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.

Homestay
Host families are a great choice if you are seeking full linguistic and cultural immersion during your time abroad. Each host family has been carefully selected by ISA’s resident staff in order to best accommodate your needs and to ensure a comfortable living situation. Homestays will provide two meals a day and laundry service once a week. You will typically share a room with another ISA student of the same gender. Single rooms may be available for an additional fee.

Student Residence
The student residence is a great choice if you would like to be independent while living with other international and local students. With availability limited on a first-come, first-served basis, you will room with another ISA student of the same gender. Single rooms may also be available for an additional fee. Meals are not included and laundry can be done on-site with coin-operated machines. In this ISA housing option, you will pay a $500 security deposit. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in the event of damage to property, or if utility usage exceeds the allotted monthly amount.

Independent Housing
You may elect to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price.
Excursions
THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER WITH ISA

Valencia
Valencia is famous for its beaches, oranges, paella, and the "City of Arts and Sciences", an eye-catching cultural complex hosting museums, performing arts, and the biggest aquarium in Europe. After exploring the city, you will have the chance to enjoy a fabulous day on the beach, taking part in water sports such as paddle boarding, surfing, canoeing, etc. A 100% Mediterranean experience!

Costa Brava
On this multi-day tour you will visit the amazingly bizarre Dalí Museum, the fisherman's town of l'Escala, and the beautiful seaside village of Roses. You will also enjoy a boat ride to Cadaqués, the small coastal town where Salvador Dalí once lived.

Sitges
On this excursion you will visit one of the most emblematic towns on the Catalan coast, just south of Barcelona. Famous for its charming downtown and beautiful beaches, Sitges was also an important modernist center in the 1960’s. On the way you will visit a cava cellar where you will learn about the manufacturing process of the Catalan champagne.

Cultural Activities in Barcelona
The ISA on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of Barcelona. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcase what makes Barcelona special.
These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included a soccer league, intercambios (language exchange with locals), cooking classes, and city tours (Sagrada Familia, City Bus Tour, Gothic Quarter, etc.).*
*These activities are available to students at little to no additional cost.