Barcelona
Internships in Barcelona
Intern in Barcelona with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Gain valuable internship experience, boost your resume, and live like a local in Barcelona, Spain.
The largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, the capital of Catalonia serves as a tourist, cultural, and economic hot spot, while heavily influencing the region’s commerce, entertainment, education, fashion, science, media, and the arts. This makes Barcelona the ideal site for an international internship.
Adelante offers unique internship placements at companies looking for an injection of new blood in their respective industry. Typical Internships in Barcelona are 4 hours a day, 5 days a week and can last from 1-6 months. All begin the first Monday of every month.
Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at the airport and taken to your lodging accommodation located in the most sought after neighborhoods in Barcelona. You’ll have your own room in an apartment with a Spanish owner, sometimes with other Adelante candidates. You also have the option to bring a friend to participate in our programs and live with you during your time abroad!
Pricing
Barcelona Program Pricing
| Program | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 MonthTeaching English or Social Media only | $4,150 |
| 6 WeeksMid-May only | $4,650 |
| 2 Months | $5,150 |
| 3 Months | $5,900 |
| 4 Months | $6,650 |
| 5 Months | $7,400 |
| 6 Months | $8,150 |
| Program | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 MonthTeaching English or Social Media only | $3,250 |
| 6 WeeksMid-May only | $3,670 |
| 2 Months | $4,170 |
| 3 Months | $4,920 |
| 4 Months | $5,775 |
| 5 Months | $6,570 |
| 6 Months | $7,425 |
Professional Internships in Barcelona
We prepare you by providing two weeks of intensive Spanish language courses prior to beginning your internship program in Barcelona. No matter what, we’re confident you’ll come away with a greater understanding of Spanish culture, enhanced Spanish language skills, and professional experience in your intern sector of choice!
We’re confident in saying this is the most affordable internship in Barcelona program you’ll find. Placements in various fields, such as Architecture and Design, International Business, Culinary, Environmental, Event Planning, Fashion, Law, LGBTQ, and more!
Note: For most international internships in Spain, some Spanish language skills are required. These are perfect internships for Spanish majors and anyone looking to become fluent in another language – great addition to your resume! Begin your internship experience by applying now.
Programs
Programs in Barcelona
Internship Fields in Barcelona
- Architecture & Design
- Arts
- Business & International Business
- Culinary
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental, Ecology, Horticulture
- Fashion
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology
- Journalism & Media
- Law
- LGBTQ
- Marketing
- Non-Profits
- Pharmacy
- Social Media
- Social Work
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Sports
- Teaching English
- Theater
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Translation
- Veterinary
- Work with Children
What’s included
Every Adelante Program Includes
Affordable Programs
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are among the most affordable you’ll find. Explore a new country and gain meaningful internship experience that makes a difference, without being limited by your budget.
Centralized Accommodations
Enjoy your own private room in a shared city-center apartment, conveniently located near your placement, local life, and weekend adventures.
Guaranteed, Contracted Internship Placement
You’ll receive a signed contract from your host organization before you arrive. We have placed 100% of our candidates in one of their requested fields and stand behind that with a guarantee.
Customized Program Building
Your Adelante director builds your placement around your background, interests, Spanish proficiency level, and areas of interest. No cookie-cutter placements.
Guided Reflection Exercises
We help you identify and articulate the skills you’ve built abroad, an essential step in translating impactful international work into language that resonates on your resume, in interviews, and on graduate school applications.
Academic Credit Support
Nearly every Adelante intern who needed academic credit has received it. We provide full documentation and can work with your home institution to meet their requirements.
How to apply
How the Application Process Works
Apply Online
Fill out our simple online application. There is no fee to apply, and it takes only a few minutes to get started.
Get on the Calendar
Eligible candidates receive a link to schedule a free, first assessment interview by phone or Google Meet.
Interview
We’ll learn about your background, areas of interest, Spanish level, and goals so we can start building the right placement for you.
Interview Results
In real time or within 1–2 business days, you will receive your interview results by email. Successful candidates receive an acceptance letter with clear next steps.
Confirmation
Confirm your spot within one week of acceptance with a $325 confirmation fee. This means there is no tire-kicking, and you are committed to going abroad. A second interview and full placement details follow soon after.
Pre-Departure
Once confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive Pre-Departure Information Packet with everything you need to prepare for your time abroad, including visa guidance if required, along with cultural prep.
Reviews
Hear From Adelante Abroad Candidates
Read what past interns, students and volunteers say about their time abroad with Adelante.
Lauren S.
University of South Florida
Social Media · Barcelona, Spain
My trip to Barcelona has been truly amazing. My internship is great and has helped me expand my career. It’s going by so fast, but I’ve been soaking up every minute of it.
Yosi B.
Centenary College of Louisiana
Arts · Barcelona, Spain
I enjoyed my time in Barcelona very much. I was ecstatic to get there and start. When I first started it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Nonetheless, I enjoyed every minute of it. I have made some dear friends. I can say I will be back in Barcelona. I would recommend…
I enjoyed my time in Barcelona very much. I was ecstatic to get there and start. When I first started it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Nonetheless, I enjoyed every minute of it. I have made some dear friends. I can say I will be back in Barcelona. I would recommend Adelante. Without them, none of this would have been possible. Spain in general is beautiful, but Barcelona has to be my favorite. It has everything. From mountains, oceans, beaches, forests, etc. They have the cold, breezy weather and the hot, humid weather.
McKenna B.
El Camino College
Teaching English · Barcelona, Spain
Spending time in Barcelona has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the very beginning, everything was well-aligned to make my stay comfortable, productive, and memorable. My housing was conveniently located just a short walk away from both my internship…
Spending time in Barcelona has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the very beginning, everything was well-aligned to make my stay comfortable, productive, and memorable. My housing was conveniently located just a short walk away from both my internship placement and my Spanish language school, which made my daily routine smooth and stress-free. Not having to commute long distances gave me more time and energy to fully engage with everything the city had to offer.
My internship experience was particularly impactful. I was placed in a professional and welcoming environment where I was given real responsibilities, not just busywork. I felt like a valued part of the team, and I learned so much about the industry, local work culture, and how to collaborate across languages and cultures. It was challenging in the best way—pushing me to grow both professionally and personally. In addition to my internship, I took Spanish classes which were incredibly helpful. The teachers were engaging and patient, and the classes were well-structured to improve both conversational and grammatical skills. Being immersed in the language every day also helped reinforce what I was learning in class.
One of the unexpected highlights of my time in Barcelona was the people I met. I made great friends from all over the world—some through my internship, others at the language school, and many more through social events in the city. Barcelona has such an international, vibrant feel that it was easy to connect with people who were also here to learn, work, and explore.
All in all, my time in Barcelona was a perfect blend of professional development, language learning, and cultural immersion. I came here hoping to gain experience and improve my Spanish, but I left with so much more—new friends, unforgettable memories, and a deeper appreciation for the city and its people.
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Uruguay
Small in size but big in character, Uruguay offers internship placements in Montevideo and Punta del Este in a country known for its progressive culture, welcoming people, and high quality of life.
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Mexico
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Why Choose Adelante Abroad?
Adelante Abroad has earned the trust of thousands of candidates worldwide through 25 years of guaranteed placements and life-changing experiences. Since 1999, we’ve specialized in providing affordable, customized internship and study abroad programs across Spain, Latin America, and Scotland, and we’re not a large, impersonal agency. We’re a team of seasoned travelers and international education professionals who’ve lived abroad ourselves and know what it takes to make your experience a success.
Every program is built around you: your goals, your values, your background. With in-country directors operating full-time in every city where we have programs, you’re never on your own. No matter where in the world you are.
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