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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Sponsor: FIE: Foundation for International Education 
Program Description:
FIE internships in BARCELONA 
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Location Barcelona, Spain
Timeline June - July 
TermSummer 
Program Features Internship
Barcelona Internship Program
Set within Barcelona’s dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem, this project-driven programme places you in early-stage ventures where you tackle real business challenges, contribute in small teams, and deliver outcome-focused work that employers value. Open to students from a wide range of academic disciplines, you’ll select three distinct project areas aligned to your skills and career ambitions, applying your academic knowledge in a fast-paced, professional environment.

As entrepreneurship becomes an essential mindset across every industry and students seek meaningful, future-focused upskilling, this program delivers hands-on commercial experience, adaptability training and genuine entrepreneurial exposure. If you’re ready to build distinctive, CV-ready achievements while gaining global experience that accelerates your employability, now is the time to apply. 
academics
  • The Internship experience consists of the FIE's International Internship Course: Entrepreneurship in Practice
    • FIE grade report or, if preferred, Drexel University transcript, 3 semester credit equivalent (additional fee applies) 
  • Before leaving for Spain students complete an online Venture Readiness & Professional Practice training course that prepares them for the expectations of a startup placement.
  • Once in Barcelona, students continue the course primarily online while completing their internship.
  • Total number of credits 
    • Check with your study abroad office for credit transfer and course equivalencies. 
This Program Includes
  • Pre-departure support
  • Housing 
  • On-site orientation 
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Personalized advising 
  • Cultural activities
Scholarships
FIE offers a range of scholarships to make study abroad opportunities accessible to all students, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.  Click to find out more!
Steps to Apply
  1. Go to MyStudyAbroad@FIE to submit an application for this program. From the list, select the program associated with your home institution, term, and program type. Then, select "Apply Now" on the program page.
    1. Complete your home institution's requirements. This often includes:
      • Meeting with an education abroad advisor at your home institution.
      • Submitting a separate education abroad application with your home institution.
      • Confirming with your academic advisor(s) that your planned coursework with FIE aligns with your graduation plan.
  2. Make sure all the pre-departure tasks are completed before you depart for your program.