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Why You Should Study Abroad in Barcelona

Thinking about knocking out some Business Minor credits and spending a semester in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities? You might want to pack your bags for Barcelona — where palm trees meet productivity.

Here’s everything you need to know (and why this might be your best semester yet).

What’s the Program like?

UMass partners with CIS Abroad to offer a program where you can take Marketing 301 and Management 301 to count towards your Business Minor and live in a city with history and hustle.

• Receive credit for required Business Minor courses, such as Marketing 301 and Management 301
• Experience hands on learning within smaller style classrooms
• Live like a local in student housing or shared apartments
• Excursions! Travel around Spain, try a Cooking Classes, or even travel outside of Spain!
• Enroll in Business electives that could not otherwise be taken at UMass

What’s included?

• Guaranteed housing, and even a few meals throughout the trip
• Airport pickup, and transportation to your destination!
• Insurance; Medical & accidental insurance while abroad
• Advising; Navigate through Spain with an advisor to guide you!

Key Info

• When? Fall 2026
• Where? Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
• Credits? 12–15 UMass credits (Average Courseload)
• Apply via: UMass Abroad Portal
• Deadline: April 17th

Have more questions?

Head to the program page, talk to Ilene Tillman in the Global Affairs Office, or connect with Bridget McMahon in Isenberg Undergraduate Programs with questions or to speak with students who have participated in the program!