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Program Description:

Study Abroad in Barcelona

Take a deep dive into Tourism and Hospitality topics in a city considered one of the world’s leading tourism and cultural centers. During the semester, choose Tourism Studies and Hospitality Management courses at our partner institution, CETT-University of Barcelona (CETT-UB), and round out your experience with electives and core courses in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center. You also have the option to add a professional internship with a tourism or hospitality-focused placement. In the summer, choose from five distinct program tracks and spend four weeks immersed in the selected area of study and gain hands-on experience through site visits, case studies, and group projects.

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Semester - Study Only  2.5 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Spanish 12-18
 Semester - Study + Internship 2.5 Min GPA; Completed one year of college prior application; All levels of Spanish, although absolute beginners are discouraged
 12-18


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Where You'll Study

Students take classes at the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center and CETT- University of Barcelona (CETT-UB). The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center, located on the Plaza Catalunya in the heart of the city, offers courses in a range of subjects, taught in English and Spanish. Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom, with instructors taking full advantage of Barcelona’s many notable sites and attractions. CETT-UB is an affiliated center of the University of Barcelona, dedicated to the education, research, and knowledge transfer in the fields of tourism and hotel management. Students will receive a transcript from CEA CAPA’s School of Record, and CETT-UB upon completion of their program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Girona & Besalú
  • Madrid
  • Penedès Wine Country
  • and more.

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding


CSU Deadlines / Program Dates:
CSU Deadlines / Program Dates:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 12/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/08/2025 05/11/2025
Summer 2025 04/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 05/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 09/03/2025 12/20/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students applying to CSU-sponsored programs will be notified of decision within two weeks of application submission. Students applying to non-CSU sponsored programs need to contact their program provider for decision dates.