Global Architecture + Design
Unique Experiences
Use FabLab facilities
at the cutting-edge Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
Get to know the city
with guided tours to important historical sites and monuments
Participate in a groundbreaking design project
and develop innovative, sustainable ideas that improve living conditions in the city
Your Destination
Barcelona is Spain鈥檚 architectural powerhouse, offering an inspiring landscape for students interested in global architecture and design. The city鈥檚 iconic blend of Gothic, Modernist, and contemporary styles is most famously embodied in the works of Antoni Gaud铆 and makes it a living classroom for design enthusiasts. From historic cathedrals to cutting-edge urban spaces, Barcelona invites exploration of how architecture shapes culture, identity, and innovation. Whether you are sketching fa莽ades in the Gothic Quarter or studying sustainable design in modern neighborhoods, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses:鈥Choose from 51爆料 courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by 51爆料鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences:鈥Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects:鈥Volunteer with members of the local community and attend open lectures and design critique sessions.
Excursions & Activities
51爆料鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 鈥
Samples of past excursions and activities:鈥
- Discover the Gr脿cia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture
- Hike the Carretera de les Aig眉es for amazing views over the city
- Visit Montserrat, where you can see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), hear a Boys鈥 Choir, and hike trails with incredible views
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 51爆料's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
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Architecture Student Abroad
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How to Cope with Culture Shock and Homesickness
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Housing & Meals
Housing
51爆料 Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you鈥檙e comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments to residence halls, we strive for your鈥痑ccommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options鈥痑re鈥痩ocated in鈥痭eighborhoods with convenient access to public鈥痶ransportation,鈥痵hops,鈥痗af茅s, and eateries.鈥
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a homestay or at residence hall located in Barcelona or the metropolitan area within a 60-minute commute by public transportation to the 51爆料 Center. Homestays鈥痜eature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Residence Halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,鈥痑nd laundry facilities鈥痵hared with other students.鈥
Select Housing: Includes a double room at a shared apartment located in Barcelona within a 35-minute commute by public transportation to the 51爆料 Center. Apartments boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with鈥痮ther students. Select housing requires an鈥痑dditional fee. 鈥
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room at a residence hall or a shared apartment located in Barcelona within a 35-minute commute by public transportation to the 51爆料 Center. Residence halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,鈥痑nd laundry facilities鈥痵hared with other students.鈥疭elect Plus鈥痟ousing requires an additional fee. 鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.鈥
Meals
- 贬辞尘别蝉迟补测蝉:鈥Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students are not typically permitted to use the stovetop/oven at the host family home.
- Residence Halls and Shared Apartments:鈥疢eals are not included.鈥
Academics
51爆料 Barcelona:鈥Study near Barcelona鈥檚 main square, Pla莽a Catalunya, on a beautiful pedestrian passageway, only minutes from caf茅s, restaurants, and important cultural attractions. 51爆料 Barcelona features classrooms, a student lounge, conference rooms, and charming 19th-century terraces where students can relax outdoors.
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC)鈥applies research and development to architecture and urbanism, welcoming students and investigators from more than 60 countries. IaaC collaborates with the City Council of Barcelona, Collserola Natural Park, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for Information Technology and Architecture, Southern California Institute of Architecture, and companies like CISCO, Endesa, and Kuka Robotics. Together they develop research programs that bring together experts in architecture, engineering, biology, sociology, anthropology, and other fields.
Arizona State University (ASU):鈥Brought to you by 51爆料 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 51爆料 academic calendar. 鈥
Course Information
- The three required courses are independently taught but the content is interconnected.鈥疻ork developed in the Future Cities Seminar and the Science, Engineering, and Technology Workshop will inform and feed the main project developed in the Future Cities Design Studio.
- If students would like to select a Spanish language course as an elective, their official proficiency level and final class placement will be determined on-site.鈥
Architecture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Architecture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
51爆料 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
51爆料 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 51爆料 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 51爆料 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 51爆料's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 51爆料 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
51爆料 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 51爆料 Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the 51爆料 Scholarships & Grants application within your 51爆料 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 51爆料, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2026 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $21,950 |
| Program Spring 2027 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2027 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 51爆料's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
51爆料 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 51爆料 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,206 ** |
| Housing | $6,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,950 |
Optional Housing
51爆料 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $3,184 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,400 |
Financial Aid
51爆料 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,142 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $72 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $75 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 |
| Personal expenses | $210 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,159 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn鈥檛 usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌Round-trip flight based on U.S. East Coast departure ranges from $700-1200 dependent on carrier.
鈥犫赌犫Local transportation: 鈧44/$48 T-jove (3-month unlimited public transport rides on metro, bus, and train systems) / 鈧22/$24 T-usual (1-month unlimited rides)
鈥犫赌犫犫赌Total estimate cost for school supplies and architecture software ($15)
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries
Program Fees
51爆料 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 51爆料 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
51爆料 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
51爆料 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 51爆料 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
51爆料 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
51爆料 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andr茅s Tab谩rez
Center Director
Andr茅s holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
Jos茅 Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
Jos茅 Luis is a philologist with a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain) with a 20-year experience in international education as a teacher, team leader and academic trainer and manager.
Fernando Janeiro
Senior Program Manager
Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
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2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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