Study at IQS Facultat d'Economia Ramon Llull University located in Barcelona, the Capital of Catalonia,  the north-eastern region of Spain, with approximately three million inhabitants. Barcelona is surrounded by one of the most important industrial belts in Spain and this proximity to industry is a factor that enriches and facilitates the educational and research activities at the Ramon Llull University.

Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s expansive history through the city’s great architectural richness that includes Roman, Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, and Contemporary styles. Discover this dynamic city that hosted the 1992 Olympic Games, offers endless sports and leisure activities, and provides easy access to the beaches of the Costa Daurada in the South and the Costa Brava in the North and, as alternative to the sea, the Pyrenees mountains. 

Why study at IQS?

Universitat Ramon Lull welcomes you as an international exchange student in the IQS Facultat d'Economia program.

• Gain inside knowledge of Europe’s diversity of nations, cultures, and languages, with a focus on Spain.
• Opportunity for immersion in Spanish even though all students at IQS are fluent in English.

Why study in Barcelona?

• Spain’s second largest city and the capital of the Autonomous Region of Catalonia
• Coexistence of two official languages: Spanish & Catalan
• International city enjoys privileged geographic location in the northeast triangle of the Iberian Peninsula
• Great cultural opportunities

Spring Semester (February- June)
Spring courses are taught in English and Spanish and the following classes have been pre-approved by the GU Business department:

• BFIN 320: Corporate Finance Theory in Spanish/English (3 credits)
• OPER 340: Logistics Management In English (3 credits)
• BFIN 327: International Financial Markets in English (3 credits)
• MKTG 417: International Marketing in English (3 credits)
• BUSN 489: Globalization and Economic Integration in English (2 credits)
• ENTR 491: Entrepreneurship - Creating New Ventures in English (3 credits)
• BUSN 489B Special Topics: Leadership in English (2 credits)
• BUSN 489B Special Topics: Marketing Plan in English (3 credits)
• BUSN 489B Special Topics: Negotiating Skills in English (3 credits)
• BUSN 489B Special Topics: Spaniard Economy, Demographic, Politics, and Sociology in English (2 credits)

The Barcelona Exchange program is open to all business undergraduates who have completed sophomore year by the time they study abroad. Admission to the  program is based on the following criteria: 3.0 GPA, two letters of academic recommendation, Academic Services clearance form, Student Life clearance form.

• Exchange program can be competitive as there are limited number of spaces available each year. Apply early.
• Student are selected by GU and recommended to the partner university. The application below serves as your intent to apply to the exchange program.

Application Procedure

1. GU exchange application (type directly into pdf and then print complete application)
2. $50 non-refundable study abroad application fee payable via Study Abroad CASHNet
3. Two (2) academic recommendations (pdf)
4. Academic clearance online form
5. Student Life Clearance online form
6. Submit application to GU Study Abroad by the deadline for review.
7. After the application deadline, upon recommendation from GU, you will be asked to complete the partner university's application. All application materials will be collected by GU study abroad to be sent to the partner university.

• Check out the IQS web site or
• Contact the GU Study Abroad office