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Spend a semester or academic year in the Catalan seaside city of Barcelona, Spain, with AIFS Abroad! Study a variety of academic program options at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), a prestigious and modern university. Centrally located in the city, the multicultural campus uses three languages – Catalan, Spanish and English – in all spheres of university life.

What’s Included
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The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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* ### Tuition

Up to 15 semester credits

* ### Courses

Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and Spanish

* ### Housing

Homestay. Additional housing options are available

* ### Meals

Breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday in the homestay

* ### Excursions & Day Trips

3-day excursion to the Pyrenees (Fall) or Tarragona and Southern Catalonia (Spring), and day trips to Girona, Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum and Montserrat

* ### Cultural & Social Activities

A wide range of AIFS Abroad-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

* ### Onsite Program Director

To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

* ### Health & Safety

24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

* ### Personal/Professional Development

Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

* ### Green Initiative

Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location


Additional Options & Opportunities

* ### AIFS Abroad Travel Package

Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

Airport transfers to and from campus

* ### Optional Excursion

Seville and Granada, Andalucía (3 days)

Basque Country, Northern Spain (4 days)

* ### Housing Supplement

Student apartment
Student residence


Program Details: Study Abroad | Barcelona Barcelona Program For Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS)
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Dates

January 7, 2027 – April 2, 2027

Term

Spring

Institution

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Application Deadline

October 1, 2026

Inclusive Fees

$15,990

Eligibility

Open to Junior, Senior

Minimum of 3.0 GPA

_Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below._

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Academic Interest

* Art
* Artificial Intelligence
* Communications
* Computer Science
* Cultural Studies
* Economics
* Film Studies
* Foreign Language
* Gender Studies
* History
* International Business
* Journalism
* Law
* Literature
* Management
* Marketing
* Neuroscience
* Political Science
* Psychology
* Religious Studies
* Science
* Social Science
* Sociology
* Spanish Language
* Sustainability
* Technology
* Urban Planning/Studies

Global Themes

* Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
* Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
* Global Sustainability
* Health Sciences and STEM
* Language, History and Culture
* Social and Criminal Justice

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Rolling Admissions

Admission into this program is done on a rolling basis. You can expect confirmation of your acceptance within 2 working days of completing all required tasks.

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Academics
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AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

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Universities

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is the highest ranked university in Spain and the 15th in Europe. It is committed to offering an outstanding teaching model based on comprehensive education and student-centered learning and to sustaining a multicultural, multilingual campus with three languages – Catalan, Spanish and English – used in all spheres of university life. The university model is based on a policy of being an institution that is open to the world, incorporating prominent national and international researchers.

Areas of Interest

* Art
* Artificial Intelligence
* Communications
* Computer Science
* Cultural Studies
* Economics
* Film Studies
* Foreign Language
* Gender Studies
* History
* International Business
* Journalism
* Law
* Literature
* Management
* Marketing
* Neuroscience
* Political Science
* Psychology
* Religious Studies
* Science
* Social Science
* Sociology
* Spanish Language
* Sustainability
* Technology
* Urban Planning/Studies

Eligibility

**Eligibility requirements for Barcelona Program For Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS)**

* Open to Junior, Senior
* Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Must be Junior standing at time of application- 60+ completed cr