IFSA - Design Thinking, Business, and Liberal Arts

Find yourself in Barcelona! This charming Catalan city will inspire and empower you to live your best life. Whether your passion for design, business or politics, the city of Barcelona holds important lessons to be learned for those curious enough to explore.

• Build your own curriculum with IFSA-led courses and electives at the Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
• Develop your independence as you explore the easy to navigate city streets and live in your own apartment with international and American roommates
• Travel and see the rest of Europe in your free time - Paris, Rome, London, and Prague (and many more) are only a short and inexpensive flight or train away
• No language study is required, but we'll make sure you're ready with essential Catalan during orientation
• Jump start your career journey with an internship

INTERNSHIP: Boost your resume through a tailored credit-bearing internship in Barcelona. Your internship is paired with a seminar that helps you reflect on your workplace experiences in a way that deepens your intercultural savvy. We identify placements among family-owned businesses, non-profit organizations, galleries, start-up incubators, and community groups based on your background and goals. 

MORE CLASSES: Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database, which includes more than 15,000 classes. If this IFSA program is preapproved at your institution, you'll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students. Learn more at IFSA-Butler.org/CHART.

Application Procedure:

STEP 1: Investigate Programs

Use the Program Finder to explore the more than 100 IFSA study abroad program options. For guidance selecting the best program for you, call 800.858.0229 or schedule a 15-minute consultation with our Engagement Specialist.

STEP 2: Apply to Study Abroad with a Specific Program

When you find the right program, select Apply Now. You will create an account in the IFSA Student Portal, following the instructions to provide additional information as requested. Based on the program you choose, you will have a dedicated IFSA Program Advisor to help you through the application process. The application wizard will populate with items that you can get started on right away.

STEP 3: Complete Application Items

Be sure to complete all of the application items no later than your program’s deadline. Your home university may have internal deadlines as well, so be sure to check with the study abroad office.

STEP 4: Submit Your Application

Once all application items in the portal are complete, your IFSA Program Advisor will process your application and let you know about how long an admissions decision will take.

Every application will require the following:

• An official transcript for all college and university work you have completed to date.
• A passport valid for six months after your program end date.
• Program approval from your home university.
• Additional items based on the program you choose.
• Some programs may require an academic recommendation from a professor.