Program Dates

Fall 2026 Semester

25th August: Arrival in Barcelona
26th August - 10th September: Orientation and Pro Seminar
14th - 25th September: Courses at local universities begin
24th December: Departure/Program end date*

Spring 2027 Semester

17th January: Arrival in Barcelona
18th - 2nd February: Orientation and Pro Seminar
2nd - 15th February: Courses at local universities begin
29th May: Departure/Program end date*

Students may depart after their last final exam, which may be earlier than the Program End Date.

At a glance

City
Barcelona, Spain

Lead Institution
Brown University

Partner Institutions

Housing
Self-catered, single rooms at a student residential facility

Language requirements
Minimum of six semesters of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent). Students who have not reached the six-semester Spanish level, but have completed a combination of at least intermediate/advanced Spanish and some Catalan coursework are also encouraged to apply.

Calendar
Academic year
Fall or Spring semesters

Applications
Students from CASA member institutions apply via their home institution. Non-CASA member students apply through Brown University.

Special Features
Distinctive research, internship, and volunteer opportunities