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Locations: Barcelona, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: IES
Restrictions: UNT applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Academic Year	2026	03/01/2026 **	Rolling Admission	08/31/2026	04/30/2027
Fall	2026	03/01/2026 **	Rolling Admission	09/01/2026	12/18/2026
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level:	Undergraduate	Program Type:	Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.75	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Apartment, Homestay w/Family, On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Program Features:	Preferred Programs: Communications	Click here for a definition of this term Classification:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Minimum Age Requirement:	18 years of age by the time of departure	Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study:	Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, History, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Radio, Televison, and Film, Religion Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Program Contact in SAO:	Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)

Program Description:

Barcelona, Spain

Journalism & Communications

About the Program

Choose from a series of courses in Communications, Literature (including travel writing), Journalism, Playwriting, and much more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All of our programs feature course-related trips and faculty-led visits to cutting-edge digital media outlets, newsrooms, agencies, and more. Imagine studying advertising in class and then visiting an international ad agency or attending a lecture by an internationally-known photojournalist as part of your visual storytelling course. It's all waiting for you here in Barcelona.

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 15 to 19 per Semester

Visa Required: Yes

Housing: Apartment, Homestay, Residence Hall

Language of Instruction: English & Spanish

Language Prerequisites: None

Part-Time Internship (Optional): Included in program fee

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

Contact Us

Email: study@IESabroad.org

Phone: 800.995.2300

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

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