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

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Dates

The ALBA program runs year-round with quarter terms that can easily add up to be equivalent to a full semester or even an entire year studying abroad in Barcelona. The length of your experience is up to you, all you have to do is check with your home institution Academic Advisor about all classes of interest to ensure academic compatibility.

Key DatesSpring Quarter ’25
2nd Semester
Summer Intensive ’25
6-weeks
Fall Quarter ’25
1st Semester
Winter Quarter ’26
2nd Semester
Spring Quarter ’26
2nd Semester
Application Deadline02/15/202505/01/202507/15/202511/15/202502/15/2025
Start of the Term
Arrivals and Housing Check-in
04/02/2025
04/03/2025
06/25/2025
06/26/2025
09/24/2025
09/25/2025
01/02/2026
01/03/2026
03/25/2026
03/26/2026
Orientation
Attendance is compulsory
04/04/202506/27/202509/26/202501/05/202603/27/2026
First day of classes04/07/202506/30/202509/29/202501/07/202603/30/2026
Last day of classes
Finals, presentations, farewell event
06/12/202508/07/202512/04/202503/12/202606/04/2026
End of the Term
Housing Check-out before 8 am
06/16/202508/11/202512/08/202503/16/202606/08/2026

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 Quarter ’25
2nd Semester
Summer Intensive ’25
6-weeks
Fall Quarter ’25
1st Semester
Winter Quarter ’26
2nd Semester
Spring Quarter ’26
2nd Semester
Application Fee$0$0$0$0$0
Tuition Deposit (refundable)$800$800$800$800$800
Housing (shared apartment)**$2,700*$2,100*$2,950*$2,950*$2,950*
Tuition Balance
(Tuition, fees, excursions, cooking classes, materials, insurance)
$7,700*$5,800*$8,700*$8,700*$8,700*
Program Total with Housing$11,200*$8,700*$12,450*$12,450*$12,450*

*These amounts vary slightly (affecting the total) depending on the institution you are coming from, and your chosen housing option.

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

Applications Open

Receiving applications for academic years 2025 and 2026