Dates & Costs

ALBA Study Abroad caters to both quarter system schools and semester schools for both one term and consecutive term academic, immersive experiences. View the ALBA Academic Calendar.

We also take great pride in being one of the most dynamic, yet very affordable, study abroad programs available. How do we do it? The answer is actually pretty simple: We adamantly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live and study abroad in this amazing Mediterranean city and to experience and learn about the world, so we do everything in our power to make it possible. View program tuition and housing costs

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Dates

The ALBA program runs year-round, with terms that accommodate students in both semester and quarter systems. The length of your experience is up to you; combine consecutive terms and study abroad in Barcelona for up to a full academic year.

Key DatesSpring Term ’26
2nd Semester		Summer Term ’26
6-week Intensive		Fall Term ’26
1st Semester		Winter Term ’27
2nd Semester		Spring Term ’27
2nd Semester
Application Deadline02/15/202605/15/202607/15/202611/15/202602/15/2027
Start of the Term
Arrivals and Housing Check-in		03/25/2026
03/26/2026		06/25/202609/23/2026
09/24/2026		01/07/2027
01/08/2027		03/31/2027
03/01/2027
Orientation
Attendance is compulsory		03/27/202606/26/202609/25/202601/09/202704/02/2027
First day of classes03/30/202606/29/202609/28/202601/11/202704/05/2027
Last day of classes
Finals, presentations, farewell event		06/04/202608/06/202612/03/202603/18/202706/10/2027
End of the Term
Housing Check-out before 8 am		06/08/202608/10/202612/07/202603/22/202706/14/2027
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Costs

We work hard at making our program as affordable as possible so that everyone can have the chance to enjoy this truly unforgettable experience.

ALBA has no hidden costs. Although prices may vary according to agreements with our different partner schools, once you have paid the total cost of the program, there are no additional costs.  The following chart is for approximate reference only.

Program CostsSpring Term ’26
2nd Semester		Summer Term ’26
6-week Intensive		Fall Term ’26
1st Semester		Winter Term ’27
2nd Semester		Spring Term ’27
2nd Semester
Tuition Deposit$800$800$800$800$800
Housing (shared apartment)*$2,950$2,200$3,100$3,100$3,100
Tuition Balance**
(Tuition, fees, excursions, cooking classes, materials, insurance)		$8,700$6,000$9,000$9,000$9,000
Program Total with ALBA Shared Apartment Housing$12,450$9,000$12,900$12,900$12,900

*Housing is optional and must be requested in advance. ALBA offers various sponsored housing options in addition to a shared apartment.

**Tuition cost reductions may apply based on the student’s institution of origin.

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Applications Open

Receiving applications for academic years 2026 and 2027

Students overlooking Rupit in Fall

Fall Term

Sagrada Familia afternoon lighting in Winter

Winter Term

Student at Montjuic in Spring

Spring Term

Kayaks at Costa Brava in Summer

Summer Term

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