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Summer Internship Program in Barcelona

Get international professional experience and drastically increase your Spanish language skills

Upcoming Program Date: June 5 - August 1, 2026

University Credit: 3-6 credits

Costs: $

🌟 Global Internship – Barcelona

Spend 8 career-boosting weeks in Barcelona, building real-world experience, growing your global network, and immersing yourself in Spanish culture.
This summer internship program combines professional development with cross-cultural learning—giving you hands-on experience in your chosen field while you explore one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

Whether you're aiming to earn academic credit, enhance your resume, or simply challenge yourself in a new environment, this is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally—all while living like a local in Barcelona.

💼 Real-World Experience

Work 20–30 hours per week in a professional internship that matches your interests and goals. Choose from 11 diverse career fields and gain practical skills in a dynamic, international setting.

🧭 Internships are available in both English and Spanish, giving you flexibility based on your language skills and comfort level.

🎓 Academic Framework

Your internship is paired with our Global Internship Seminar—a 4-part online course focused on intercultural communication, goal-setting, and workplace reflection.

Depending on your internship hours, you can earn:

  • 3 credits for 120 hours of internship + seminar

  • 6 credits for 246 hours of internship + seminar

🌆 Life in Barcelona

Included in your program:

🏙️ Welcome walking tour

🍳 Spanish cooking class

💃 Flamenco dance class

🤝 Local networking event

🌄 Day trip to Girona

Access to regular school-led events and meetups

Get Started Today

Barcelona Summer Internship

$7,150

Interns will be placed in a customized internship placement in the area of your choice. You will be provided with meaningful work that aligns with your professional goals and develops desired skills.

Program Inclusions:

  • University Credit
  • Evening Spanish Classes
  • Housing
  • Airport Pickup Service

Interns can choose from 11 different fields

💼 Business & Management
  • General Business

  • Business Administration

  • Sales / Business Development

  • Finance

📣 Marketing, Media & Communication
  • Marketing

  • Communications, PR & Advertising

  • Fashion

🌍 Social Impact, Tech & Services
  • Nonprofit Sector & Education

  • Hospitality & Tourism

  • IT & Computer Science

Internship Placement Process

1 - Initial Interview

Meet with our internship coordinator and narrow down your career interests and professional goals.

2 - Interview with Potential Placement Sites

Our internship coordinator will select relevant companies interested in your profile to interview with. Once there is a match, you are all set!

3 - Orientation and Supervision

Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation at our study center before your program starts and participate in evaluations and check-ins throughout your program to assure a positive experience!

4 - Start Your Summer Internship

Develop your professional skills in your internship and practice your Spanish during our evening course, included in the program fees.

What our student interns say about us

Mary Martinez
Student InternUnited States

 Once I started with Expanish, finding the internship was simple! I told them my goals and interests for what I wanted for my internship and the companies they chose were on point!

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