Summer in Barcelona (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Live near the beach while studying in Spanish or English in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
• Study at a top university in Spain, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and take interdisciplinary honors coursework in political science, gender studies, social justice, health, and more.
• Take a Spanish course, included in the program, from beginner to intermediate.
• ISEP’s On-Site Program Director, Maria Mateu, will facilitate cultural experiences and support you throughout your time in Barcelona.
LIFE ABROAD
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
Besides out-of-class, faculty guided activities related to each of the courses, students participate in a program of orientation and cultural activities that allow participants to get to know each other and immerse themselves in the culture of the region.
Housing & Meals
During their time in Barcelona ISEP students will live in a student residence located close to UPF. The residence is also a short trip on public transport to the city center. Rooms are double-occupancy and cooking facilities are provided. Meals are not included. Students will have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices.
Explore Barcelona
Barcelona is unlike any other city in the world. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is famous for its colorful architecture, amazing food and welcoming people. With its unique characteristics, it is no surprise that Barcelona is consistently ranked as one of the world's top 10 tourist destinations. Flock to the sandy coasts to indulge in the Spanish culture of living life to the fullest.
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Course Description
Content courses are offered in English or Spanish in an international classroom environment, and are structured in modules (blocks) of different duration and intensity of one to four weeks. This allows students to mix and match different courses during the program.
ISEP students enroll in a combination of four, two and one-week courses during their month in Barcelona for a minimum of 6 ECTS and a maximum of 12 ECTS, generally equivalent to 3-6 U.S. credits. Students are required to be enrolled in coursework all four weeks of the program.
ISEP students with a beginner to intermediate level of Spanish are encouraged to take the Conversational Spanish course. This course is focused on the practical use of spanish and aims to improve oral communication and fluency. Students will take an online placement test prior to arrival and will be placed into a group between A1-B1. Students with an intermediate or higher level of Spanish can enroll in any of the content courses taught in Spanish.
Summer 2025 Course Schedule and Syllabi
Sample Classes Available:
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Communications |
Business |
STEM |
History |
Humanities |
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Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop |
Finance for a sustainable economy |
From bench to bedside: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, and Publishing in Biomedical Sciences |
Europeans and Asian Empires: Encounters on the Threshold of Modernity |
The Family of Tomorrow: Navigating Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Identity |
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Filming from the Margins: Gender, Class Equality and Minority Groups in Contemporary Catalan Cinema |
Modern Statistical Computing |
Precarious, Unstable, and Distressed: The Mental Cost of Precarious Work |
Exploring Catalonia: History, Politics, and Society |
El desarrollo de la actitud crítica: deconstruir para transformar |
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Ecocultura |
International Dynamics and Intercultural Negotiation: The Business Environment |
Health Inequalities: Understanding our Worst Epidemic |
Power and Passions: Barcelona through the Lens of History |
Sustainable Global Cities: The Case of Barcelona |
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Culture and Business: Spain’s Top Brands |
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities in Europe |
The Science of Borges |
Premodern Spain: Warriors, Women, and Diversity |
Justicia global y desarrollo sostenible |
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Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence and Network Society |
Artificial Intelligence, digital markets and consumers |
Relying on Hallucinations: The Linguistics Behind Human-AI Interactions |
Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain |
Filming from the Margins: Gender, Class Equality and Minority Groups in Contemporary Catalan Cinema |
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Located in the heart of Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is located next to Ciutadella Park and only blocks from the famous Barceloneta beach. UPF Education Abroad Programs have been specially...
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Course Availability:
UPF summer course registration occurs on a rolling basis starting March 15. Information on this page will be updated between March 15 and April 15 if ISEP is made aware of any courses reaching capacity prior to the program application deadline.
Academic Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at their school of origin.
- Applicants must have at least an intermediate level in the language(s) of instruction for their chosen courses.
- Applicants must have completed two years of undergraduate study by the start of the program.
- UPF is only able to issue digital student transcripts.
Enrollment Requirements:
Students are required to be enrolled in at least one course each of the four weeks of the program.
Passport:
All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
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