Summer 2024
Dates and Costs:
| Internship | Session A | Session B | Session C | |
| Arrival | May 22 | May 30 | May 30 | June 20 |
| Orientation | May 21 | May 31 | May 31 | June 21 |
| Classes Begin | May 22 | June 3 | June 3 | June 24 |
| Orientation Day-Trip | May 24 | June 7 | June 7 | June 28 |
| Final Exams | July 12 | July 11-12 | June 21 | July 11-12 |
| Departure | July 13 | July 13 | June 22 | July 13 |
| Session | Dates | Duration | Credit Load | Program cost |
| Internship | May 20 - Jul 13 | 8 weeks | 6 | $8,295 |
| A | May 30 - Jul 13 | 6 weeks | 6 or 9 | $ 7,340 |
| B | May 30 - Jun 22 | 3 weeks | 3 | $ 4,585 |
| C | Jun 20 - Jul 13 | 3 weeks | 3 | $ 4,585 |
| A + B or C | May 30 - Jun 22/Jul 13 | 6 weeks | 9 | $ 8,880 |
Located along the Mediterranean Sea, the city allows students to experience the wonderful culture of Catalunya. The mild climate, famed cuisine and breathtaking arts give the Mediterranean region a distinct feel, unique from anywhere else in the world.
There’s no better way to improve one’s knowledge of the Spanish language and its customs than by interacting with the local community. Students in Barcelona will have the opportunity to practice their language skills in the classroom and also with native Spanish speakers through language exchange programs and cultural events. Over the course of their time abroad, students can expect to participate in field study trips associated with specific classes, study tours, and day trips, as well as cultural activities like Catalan cooking courses, Flamenco classes and cava tastings. A city tour of Barcelona and its architecture as well as visits to local markets and enterprises round out the experience.
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) is located in Aix-en-Provence, France situated on the Mediterranean coast.
College of Staten Island, CUNY
John Dunleavy
Study Abroad Advisor
Questions? Contact me
studyab@csi.cuny.edu
Tel:(718) 982-2100
This program is sponsored and administered by the College of Staten Island CUNY.
Course offerings and syllabi are available on IAU's website.
IAU's summer program in Barcelona, Spain offer students liberal arts and fine arts courses in English or Spanish. Three and six-week sessions are available starting in early June giving students great flexibility when planning their summers. Accommodations and excursions are included in all programs.
Students who participate in the Barcelona Summer Program can choose from a variety of Spanish language and culture courses that range from introductory level Spanish to upper division Spanish literature and cinema courses. To complete the course curriculum, IAU hosts a plethora of guest speakers and lecturers from a wide breadth of disciplines including journalists, musicians, and political activists. Panels and conferences that are hosted throughout the summer allow students to hear a full spectrum of opinions about both Spanish and Catalan politics and lifestyles. Students who participate in this program will develop a deeper understanding of the Spanish language and its relationship to Catalan history and culture. Full of masterpieces by the famous artists Salvador Dalí and Antoni Gaudi, the city is a classroom in and of itself, exposing students to Modernist and Surrealist architecture and paintings.
Student Life
IAU’s campus in Barcelona is centrally located in the downtown Plaça de Catalunya area, just steps from the nearest metro stops, Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, and many more of Barcelona's famed attractions. The facilities have been completely renovated with modern amenities to suit the needs of the 21st century college student. IAU Barcelona employs a full-time student affairs and academic affairs staff to advise, place, house, and otherwise support incoming students for full semester, year-long, and summer programs.
Travel and Study Tours
Students will engage in daily classes which are enhanced by local field studies tours around Barcelona and Catalunya. The Barcelona program includes activities that integrate Spanish cuisine, music, dancing, language, and culture. Students meet daily with professors, local artists, and scholars. Study tour sites may include: Montjuic, Parc Güell, Center for Contemporary Culture, MACBA (Modern Art Museum), the Gothic Quarter, the Born District, the Museum of the History of Barcelona, Picasso Museum, and the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Trips in the region may include: Costa Brava, Cadeques, Sitges, Tossa del Mar, or Figueres.
Housing Options
Students will have the option to be housed in shared homestays with Spanish families, which include daily breakfasts and six dinners per week, or in shared apartments, where students will be responsible for their own meals. Students will be placed together and may request roommates on the housing application form.
Summer 2024
Dates and Costs:
| Internship | Session A | Session B | Session C | |
| Arrival | May 22 | May 30 | May 30 | June 20 |
| Orientation | May 21 | May 31 | May 31 | June 21 |
| Classes Begin | May 22 | June 3 | June 3 | June 24 |
| Orientation Day-Trip | May 24 | June 7 | June 7 | June 28 |
| Final Exams | July 12 | July 11-12 | June 21 | July 11-12 |
| Departure | July 13 | July 13 | June 22 | July 13 |
| Session | Dates | Duration | Credit Load | Program cost |
| Internship | May 20 - Jul 13 | 8 weeks | 6 | $8,295 |
| A | May 30 - Jul 13 | 6 weeks | 6 or 9 | $ 7,340 |
| B | May 30 - Jun 22 | 3 weeks | 3 | $ 4,585 |
| C | Jun 20 - Jul 13 | 3 weeks | 3 | $ 4,585 |
| A + B or C | May 30 - Jun 22/Jul 13 | 6 weeks | 9 | $ 8,880 |
Please note that if you see dates or costs for a prior term above, that future terms will have similar dates and costs. We will update info as soon as it becomes available.
*A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within two weeks of acceptance. This deposit is applied towards the program cost and paid to the College of Staten Island.
Costs included: Tuition and fees, homestay (breakfast daily and six dinners included) or apartment (without meals), pre-departure advising and orientation, textbook rental, insurance, field study tours, and scheduled cultural activities.
Costs not included: Airfare ($1,200 - $1,500), some meals (homestay option) or all meals (apartment option), passport/visa fees, and personal expenses ($1,000 – 1,500), courses that may incur an additional lab fee.
* Click here to see the robust offering of merit scholarships, grants, and need-based assistance that IAU offers.
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum class standing - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of application.
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Students must be at least 18 years of age
Applications to Include
- Official transcripts
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows the applicant from a classroom setting
- Statement of purpose
Application Deadline
March 15
Entry Requirements
A valid passport is required. U.S. citizens do not require a visa to study during this summer program. Citizens of other countries may require a visa. If this is your situation, please check with the nearest Spanish consulate or embassy. Additional information is available on the IAU Passports & Visa page.
Located along the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona allows students to experience the culture of Catalunya. The mild climate, famed cuisine, and breathtaking arts give the Mediterranean region a distinct feel, unique from anywhere else in the world.
Located in beautiful sunny Seville, this program draws upon the resources of both the University of Seville and the International College of Seville (ICS).
