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Internships in Architecture

Enhance your future career in Architecture through an internship in Barcelona! Gain practical experience, build your resumé, and give yourself an edge in future job searches.

AT A GLANCE
CREDITS:
0 to 3
PLACEMENT LANGUAGE:
English
Spanish
HOUSING:
Homestay
Apartment
PROGRAM COST:
Starting at $3,600
UPCOMING DATES:
Choose from a Variety of Start Dates
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Two Months Before Start Date

Introduction

Gain an edge that sets you apart from other graduates in your future career field! An internship in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona offers hands-on professional experience paired with new cross-cultural communication skills and your proven ability to actively participate in the global workforce. There is no better way to prepare yourself for success from graduation and beyond.

Barcelona SAE internships are 100% customized to your major, preferences, experience, and career goals. This means you will be doing hands-on work in your field and developing professional intercultural skills, while boosting your resume as you move towards graduation and beyond. Placements are available with start dates throughout the year in English and Spanish for a wide variety of majors. You can choose from 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4-week options, with the opportunity to receive academic credit at your home institution.

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Why Intern In Barcelona?

  • ENGLISH AND SPANISH PLACEMENTS OFFERED: While speakers of both Spanish and English will have even more position possibilities, keep in mind that some organizations in Barcelona offer placements that even prefer English speakers. Many of these companies will give you international communication responsibilities that could utilize either or both languages!
  • BUSINESS HUB: Barcelona is a thriving business hub for both startup companies and established international organizations. With professionals from various nationalities and language backgrounds, this cosmopolitan city prides itself on diversity and innovation. Entrepreneurship is highly supported by the government, which allows public and private business organizations of all sizes to flourish.
  • QUALITY OF LIFE: Barcelona understands the work/life balance, and while employees work hard, they take time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, hold meetings over a cafe con leche and build business relations through “afterwork” social gatherings. By interning through Barcelona SAE, you will not only gain practical skills in your field but also have the chance to create and grow meaningful international network connections that go beyond the office.
  • PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE: Every year, Barcelona draws international conferences, workshops, and professional exhibitions that showcase cutting-edge innovation. Past events have included the Mobile World Congress, the International Food and Drinks Exhibition, and even the Olympic Games.

Itinerary

Students will spend approximately 20 hours per week at their internship placement, although the specific schedule for each intern will vary slightly according to the needs of their company.

Interns generally arrive on a Monday and have orientation during their first week to help prepare for the cultural, professional, and logistical differences in Barcelona. Within a few days of arrival, interns will meet their supervisors, accompanied by a Barcelona SAE staff member, to discuss job responsibilities, expectations and set goals.

Placement Examples

Placement 1

Innovative and fully BIM integrated architectural and construction consultancy firm based in Barcelona, with regional activities in Northeast Spain. One of the first suppliers of cutting-edge information technology in the architectural and planning industry in Catalonia and northeast Spain, leading the market towards the smart city agenda. These resources enable the company to deliver an innovative means of dealing with architectural, construction, and planning challenges.

Tasks:

  • Train in BIM+ArchiCAD to understand and learn how to work with BIM Technology (around 3 weeks)
  • Collaborate on the development of a BIM project focused on the intern speciality (MEP, structures,cost and time planning, etc.)
  • Research BIM uses and interoperability between BIM softwares.
  • Participate in exhibitions and fairs that take place during the internship
  • Serve as an office assistant (general office and administrative workload)

Placement 2

Architecture studio located in Barcelona with over 20 years of experience, working for private and corporate clients in Spain and over the world. Specialized in the design of new-built or rehabilitation housing, commercial and touristic projects. They generate projects, identifying opportunities and connecting the different teams that can join in it, creating projects from imaginative solutions, avoiding the predefined ideas, to get a unique result.

Tasks:

  • Give support to architecture department
  • Work on a Project related to the rehabilitation of a Language School in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
  • Help in day-by-day tasks in the office

Placement 3

Architecture Studio specializing in residential and commercial rehabilitations with headquarters in Barcelona and an associate office in Múnich, Germany. Their work philosophy is focused on sensitivity for space, quality, sharing beauty and service to society.

Tasks:

  • Contribute to projects related to delineation, visualisations and editing of images
  • Work with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, programs of 3D modeling

Intern For Credit

If you are hoping to intern in Barcelona for academic credit, you’ve come to the right place! Barcelona SAE has three different options to get you the professional experience, personal growth, and academic objectives you hope to accomplish through your internship in Barcelona.

  • Option #1: Credit from Barcelona SAE through Jacksonville University
  • Option #2: Credit from Your Home School
  • Option #3: No Academic Credit, Just Great Experience

Spanish Language Courses

While Spanish is not required for a professional internship in Barcelona, it provides students with a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve their language skills. To take advantage of this immersive experience, our internship program includes intensive language classes. Catalan classes are also available to interns who are already native speakers or fluent speakers of Spanish.

Outside The Internship

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While the focus of your time in Barcelona is on your professional internship, we want you to round out the experience with networking events, workshops, cultural activities, city tours, interaction with locals, meet ups with mentors, and more. Interns will have at least one day trip outside of Barcelona included in their program, and optional weekend and/or overnight excursions with other students and interns are available at an additional cost.

Be prepared to pack a lot into your time abroad! Your Barcelona experience will extend well beyond the classroom, and we are there to help you get the most out of it! Not only do we plan tons of Barcelona SAE Cultural Activities to keep you exploring the local culture, we send you a Weekly Cultural Agenda full of events so that you know what is happening throughout the city. You’ll also have a Cultural Mentor who will help you to get involved in a club or activity based on your interests.

You’ll also enjoy numerous Barcelona SAE Day Trips and Weekend Excursions (locations depend on term/program) that mix historical tours with modern events, while we try to get you off the beaten path to see Spain through a local lens.

And when you’re not with us? We’ll give you a Barcelona SAE Bucket List with 100 ways to experience the city! Go to a Barça game. Check out the Picasso Museum. Window shop in the Bohemian Gracia District. Discover a new restaurant with your Spanish friends. Why not?! There is no end to what you can do in Barcelona!

Dates & Costs

Spring 2019
START DATES COSTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apr 1, 2019 (4-12 Weeks)

4 Weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $3,600

4 Weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $4,200

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $5,200

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $5,800

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,100

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $6,700

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,400

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,000

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,800

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,400

Your Barcelona SAE application and $200.00 program deposit must be received NO LATER THAN TWO MONTHS prior to the start date. To assist with the customized placement process, your $500.00 program confirmation deposit must be received NO LATER THAN SIX WEEKS prior to the start date.
Summer 2019
START DATES COSTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 6, 2019 (4-12 Weeks)
May 20, 2019 (4-10 Weeks)
Jun 3, 2019 (4-8 Weeks)
Jun 17, 2019 (4-6 Weeks)

4 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $4,100

4 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $4,700

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $5,700

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $6,300

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,600

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,200

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,900

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,500

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $7,300

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,900

Your Barcelona SAE application and $200.00 program deposit must be received NO LATER THAN TWO MONTHS prior to the start date. To assist with the customized placement process, your $500.00 program confirmation deposit must be received NO LATER THAN SIX WEEKS prior to the start date.
Fall 2019
START DATES COSTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sep 2, 2019 (4-12 Weeks)
Sep 30, 2019 (4-12 Weeks)
Oct 28, 2019 (4-8 Weeks)

4 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $3,600

4 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $4,200

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $5,200

6 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $5,800

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,100

8 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $6,700

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,400

10 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,000

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 0 credits: $6,800

12 weeks, Apartment or Homestay, 3 credits: $7,400

Your Barcelona SAE application and $200.00 program deposit must be received NO LATER THAN TWO MONTHS prior to the start date. To assist with the customized placement process, your $500.00 program confirmation deposit must be received NO LATER THAN SIX WEEKS prior to the start date.
  • The program dates posted here are for reference only and are subject to change. Please do not book your flight until you have received the confirmed dates in your acceptance paperwork.
  • Costs are for shared rooms; an individual room is available for an additional fee.
  • Please note that costs may fluctuate based on currency exchange.

What's Included

All Barcelona SAE Customized Internships Include:
Countdown to Barcelona:
  • Professional Skype Interview
  • Cover Letter & Resume Coaching
  • Personalized Advising
  • One Year Digital Subscription to New York Times
While in Barcelona:
  • Customized Internship Placement
  • Airport Pick-Up (Must Arrive BEFORE 12pm on Program Start Date)
  • Logistical & Cultural Orientations
  • Staff Escort to First Day of Internship
  • Intensive Spanish Language Courses
  • Housing for the Duration of Program (Homestays include Breakfast/Dinner!)
  • Comprehensive Medical & Accident Insurance
  • 24-Hour Emergency Support
  • English-Speaking Staff
Professional, Cultural, & Social Activities:
  • The Barcelona SAE Bucket List
  • Day Trip(s) to Discover Catalonia (Girona, Montserrat, Figures, Besalú, etc.)
  • Weekly Cultural Agenda (The Local Perspective of What’s Happening Each Week!)
  • Weekly Cultural Activities (Cooking Classes, Dance Lessons, Barrio Tours, and MORE!)
  • Monthly Professional Agenda
  • Working Across Cultures Workshop (Summer Interns)
  • Cultural Mentor Program
  • Welcome Activity
  • Re-Entry Workshop & Farewell Meal

A weekend or overnight excursion(s) outside of Barcelona is available at an additional cost.

For Continued Success After the Program:
  • Alumni & Career Services
  • Invitation to Barcelona SAE’s LinkedIn Alumni Group
  • Opportunity to Apply for Barcelona SAE’s “Best of the Best” Internship Program
  • Opportunity to Apply to be a “Barcelona SAE Campus Ambassador Intern” on Your Home Campus
  • Invitations to Study Abroad & Internship Returnee Conferences Throughout the U.S.
The Program Does Not Include:
  • Round-Trip Airfare to/from Barcelona
  • Visa Costs (If Applicable)
  • Mobile Phones & Charges
  • Local Transportation
  • Personal Items

Housing

Barcelona SAE offers our students a variety of housing options, which means that we have the perfect place in Barcelona for you to call your home away from home. Housing is offered on a first-come and availability basis, and interns can typically choose from either a homestay or apartment.

Homestays – Our Most Popular Option!

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A homestay can be one part of meaningful cultural integration and increased safety of the study abroad experience. Homestays are designed to be a mutually valuable experience for both the hosts and the participant. We work to find homestays that want to share their culture and language with the students and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A homestay family does not always mean a husband and wife, two children and a cute dog. In fact, what is more common is to live in the apartment of an older, widowed woman who enjoys the company.

The thorough screening process, regular family check-ins and homestay reviews allow us to monitor safety and the quality of the homestays we place our students with.

And as an added bonus, homestays include breakfast and dinner every day, laundry services once a week, a set of keys to the apartment to come and go as you please, and an individual or shared bedroom.

Apartments

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Living in an apartment in Barcelona provides students with a very realistic experience of life in the city. Apartments are fully equipped shared living spaces that Barcelona SAE students may live in jointly with other students – whether they’re American or International. Our apartments are spread throughout the city in safe areas, all with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and shops.

Students who choose to live in an apartment do not get meals included, but every apartment has a full kitchen facility which allows students to do their own cooking (and grocery shopping… which can be a very entertaining activity in Barcelona!)

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Why Intern In Barcelona?
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Spanish Language Courses
Outside The Internship
Dates & Costs
What's Included
Housing
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I was a part of the Barcelona SAE Summer Program and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The staff sent out a Cultural Agenda with different local experiences each week.

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