Business in Barcelona - Semester
Joint Study Center Program with the Learning Abroad CenterProgram Dates:
Spring 2025 - no longer accepting applications
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Application opens/lottery begins: April 1, 2025 at 12 pm CST
Application deadline/lottery ends: May 1, 2025 at 12 pm CST*
Program dates: January 4 - April 25, 2026**
*applications are reviewed through a lottery. There are enrollment capacity restrictions on this program. The Carlson Global Institute strongly encourages students to submit an application prior to the deadline.
**dates are subject to change.
Offered in partnership with the Learning Abroad Center, this program gives you the opportunity to enroll in business and non-business courses in addition to an optional credit-bearing internship experience while living in Barcelona.
Program Details
Live and study in the international city of Barcelona. Explore Catalan and Spanish working life through an English-speaking internship while also taking a mix of business and non-business courses. Begin the day with a papaya smoothie in Barcelona’s biggest food market, La Boqueria. Climb to the top of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Delight in Gaudí's art. Relax in a beautiful city park. Cheer on FC Barcelona among 100,000 screaming fútbol fans. Gaze into the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Get ready to live like a barcelonés.
The Business in Barcelona program offers courses that deepen your understanding of Spanish and Catalan culture. A key feature of the program is the internship experience, which allows you to integrate with Spanish people, experience the culture firsthand, and gain professional work experience.
Students will be placed in housing for the program dates, and the cost is included in the program fee. More details for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 coming soon.
- Language or Culture Course - all students on the Business in Barcelona program are required to enroll in one language or culture course. This can be fulfilled by the following courses:
- Spanish and Catalan Culture and Language - 3 UMN Credits
- Beginning Spanish 1 - credits TBD
- Beginning Spanish 2 - credits TBD
- Intermediate Spanish 1 - credits TBD
- Intermediate Spanish 2 - credits TBD
- Transportation and Logistics Management - 3 UMN credits
- Carlson School equivalencies to be announced
- International Finance - 3 UMN credits
- Carlson School equivalencies to be announced
- Marketing Channels - 3 UMN credits
- Carlson School equivalencies to be announced
- Social Media in Business - 3 UMN credits
- Carlson School equivalencies to be announced
- Non-business courses: Non-business courses that fulfill liberal education requirements will be available as well. Specific course information will be provided shortly.
- Students are required to enroll in at least 12 UMN equivalent credits total (including one language or culture course)
- All grades will come back A/F on the official UMN transcript, and will impact UMN cumulative GPA.
2025 - 2026 academic information to be announced shortly. Course information will be different from 2024 - 2025.
Students enroll in courses taught at the Study Center. Classes at the Study Center are specifically offered for study abroad students, and fellow classmates will be other study abroad students on the program.
Fall 2025 Courses:
Academic Considerations:
- Second-semester sophomore, junior, or senior status
- 3.0 minimum recommended GPA
- Spanish language experience is NOT required
Students participating in the study center program have the option to participate in a credit-bearing internship experience. An internship abroad is a great way to not only gain professional experience, but to experience workplace culture from an international perspective. It’s also a great opportunity to meet locals!
Internship placements are available in a variety of fields and in three languages: English, Catalan, and Spanish. Rather than applying for particular internship openings abroad, students on this program submit additional internship application materials to our on-site partner. Our on-site partner then works with local organizations and companies to find a suitable placement. Students are notified of their internship placements prior to departure.
Applying for an Internship
Students opt into the internship program directly with CET Barcelona. More details will be shared in their application.
Internship Eligibility Requirements
Academic Credit
Alongside the internship, students will be partake in a 3 UMN credit internship course.
- No Spanish language required
Recommended 3.0 minimum GPA
Students with a GPA below 3.0 will provide supplemental materials for further review
Sophomore, junior, or senior status
Students must meet prerequisites for the courses they want to take. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers prior to participating in a semester or summer abroad program to best prepare for remaining major(s) and graduation requirements.
- US citizens staying in Spain for more than 90 days must obtain a Spanish student visa.
- Non-US citizens should check with the Spanish embassy to determine any special regulations pertaining entry into Spain at any time.
- If you use the visa service, a $150 fee will be assessed to your University of Minnesota account.
- The deadline to use this service fluctuates each term depending on the consulate's availability. The deadline to use this service can sometimes fall before the program application, so be sure to apply to the program early if you plan to use the visa service.
- To use the service, students must attend drop off their visa application materials and passport at the Carlson Global Institute office.
- Only complete visa applications will be accepted. If you fail to include one or more of the necessary pieces to receive your visa when you drop off your visa application, you will have to return at a later time with your complete visa application.
Remember to read all information that you receive regarding student visas carefully. Requirements could change at any time and vary from consulate to consulate.
University of Minnesota Visa Service
The Spanish consulate in Chicago has graciously granted the University of Minnesota the ability to both drop off Spanish student visa applications and pick up the completed student visas on behalf of students studying abroad in Barcelona.
This is an optional service, and is only available to students on the Business in Barcelona / Study & Intern in Barcelona program. Each student MUST inform the Carlson Global Institute of their plans for obtaining the student visa whether they chose to use this service or not.
Using the Batch Visa Service
Not Using the Visa Service
You will need to apply for the visa in-person at the consulate. The in-person consulate appointment is required no earlier than 90 days and no later than 4 weeks prior to program start date. Student’s are only eligible to apply to the consulate with jurisdiction over the state where they are from or the state in which their school is located. Click here to find your consulate. Each consulate will require slightly different supporting documents. Students should refer to the consulate’s website.
Detailed instructions will be emailed to confirmed students directly.
Students must use their UMN email address when creating their application account. Students will be charged a $50 application fee.
Fall 2025: There are enrollment capacity restrictions on this program. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served space available basis. The Carlson Global Institute encourages students to apply early. Students will be notified within two weeks of submitting an application.
Spring 2026: There are enrollment capacity restrictions on this program. Applications are reviewed through a lottery. Completed applications submitted between April 1, 2025 and May 1, 2025 at noon will all be reviewed together and students will be selected by a random lottery. Students will be informed of an application decision within one week of the lottery closing. If this program does not fill after the lottery, we will accept applications on a first-come, first-served space available basis. The Carlson Global Institute anticipates that the Spring 2026 program will fill during the lottery review.
Carlson School students interested in this program must apply through the Business in Barcelona program. They may not apply through the Learning Abroad Center’s Study & Intern in Barcelona program.
Financial Aid:
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Please visit our Financial Aid webpage for more information. Business in Barcelona students also have access to the Bridging Loan, which is a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the upfront program deposit and flight costs.
Scholarships:
Students on this program may apply for Carlson Global Institute scholarships, as well as scholarships the Learning Abroad Center.
Cost
Carlson Students on this program are billed through their University of Minnesota student account by the Learning Abroad Center.
Cancellation Policy: Participants on this program are held to the Learning Abroad Center cancellation policy, as outlined under "Learning Abroad Center and Affiliate Programs 30 days or more in length" here.
Fall 2024
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: Study CenterApartment 1—Shared ApartmentFall Semester 2024 | |
|---|---|
Program Fee
| |
Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $16,122 |
International health insurance | $224 |
Housing and/or mealsShared apartment - no meals included | $4,249 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $20,995 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $19,995 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
| |
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
Transportation to and from program siteEstimated cost of round-trip flight | $1,800 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $310 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,260 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $500 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeMeals not included in apartment cost | $2,800 |
Essential daily living expensesIncludes required cell phone. | $1,200 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $4,500 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
| |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $26,755 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
Additional Notes & Information | |
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: Study CenterHomestay 1—HomestayFall Semester 2024 | |
|---|---|
Program Fee
| |
Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $16,122 |
International health insurance | $224 |
Housing and/or mealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner included, 7 days per week | $4,999 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $21,745 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $20,745 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
| |
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
Transportation to and from program siteEstimated cost of round-trip flight | $1,800 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $310 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,260 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $500 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeEstimated cost of meals & incidentals outside of homestay | $2,000 |
Essential daily living expensesIncludes cost of required cell phone. | $1,200 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,700 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
| |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $26,705 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
Additional Notes & Information | |
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: University Study and Study CenterApartment 1—Shared ApartmentFall Semester 2024 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,437 |
| International health insurance | $224 |
| Housing and/or mealsShared apartment - no meals included | $4,374 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $21,435 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $20,435 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $1,800 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsCost of required student visa | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,260 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeMeals not included in apartment cost | $2,800 |
| Essential daily living expensesIncludes cost of required cell phone | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $4,500 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $27,195 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: University Study and Study CenterHomestay 1—HomestayFall Semester 2024 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,437 |
| International health insurance | $224 |
| Housing and/or mealsCost of homestay - breakfast, lunch and dinner provided daily | $5,124 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $22,185 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $21,185 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $1,800 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsCost of required student visa | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,260 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeEstimated cost of meals & incidentals outside of homestay | $2,000 |
| Essential daily living expensesIncludes cost of required cell phone | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,700 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $27,145 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Spring 2025
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: Study CenterApartment 1—Shared apartmentSpring Semester 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,124 |
| International health insurance | $222 |
| Housing and/or meals | $4,249 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $20,995 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $19,995 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteEstimated round-trip flight from MSP to Barcelona | $2,000 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsRequired student visa and processing | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,460 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeMeals not included in apartment cost | $2,800 |
| Essential daily living expensesincludes cost of required cell phone. | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $4,500 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $26,955 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: Study CenterHomestay 1—Shared apartment with local family in BarcelonaSpring Semester 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,124 |
| International health insurance | $222 |
| Housing and/or mealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner provided 7 days per week | $4,999 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $21,745 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $20,745 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteEstimated round-trip flight from MSP to Barcelona | $2,000 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsRequired student visa and processing | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,460 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeAdditional meals outside of homestay | $2,000 |
| Essential daily living expensesincludes cost of required cell phone. | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,700 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $26,905 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: University Study and Study CenterApartment 1—Shared apartmentSpring Semester 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,440 |
| International health insurance | $236 |
| Housing and/or meals | $4,374 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $21,450 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $20,450 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteEstimated cost of round-trip flight from MSP-Barcelona | $2,000 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsRequired visa and processing for Spanish student visa | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,460 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeMeals are not included in apartment stay. | $2,800 |
| Essential daily living expensesincludes cost of required cell phone. | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $4,500 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $27,410 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Carlson School: Business in Barcelona: University Study and Study CenterHomestay 1—Homestay with family in BarcelonaSpring Semester 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $16,440 |
| International health insurance | $236 |
| Housing and/or mealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner provided 7 days per week | $5,124 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $22,200 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $21,200 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteEstimated cost of round-trip flight from MSP-Barcelona | $2,000 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documentsRequired visa and processing for Spanish student visa | $310 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,460 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $500 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeMeals while traveling | $2,000 |
| Essential daily living expensesincludes cost of required cell phone. | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,700 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $27,360 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,200 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |