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Why Choose a Barcelona Architecture Internship?
Kickstart your Architecture career with fantastic work experience.
An enchanting and stylish city, there’s nowhere better to begin your architectural career than Barcelona. Home to Gaudí, Miró and countless Picasso masterpieces, here you’ll discover an array of architectural marvels; from grand Roman temples, to Gothic cathedrals. Stop off at La Catedral in the Old City, then take in the unfinished edifice of La Sagrada Família. Whether you’re working with a major firm or brand-new start-up, you’ll emerge from Barcelona with genuine international insight into a creative and rewarding sector.
And that’s not all. In Barcelona, you’ll soak up the atmosphere of a colorful, vibrant and fun-loving culture. From delicious food and drink, to sun-drenched beaches!
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of coastline along Barcelona
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the Sagrada Família was begun
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cross the Portal de l’Àngel each hour, the most-walked street in Spain
What’s Included
Advance your career in Architecture
A guaranteed professional Architecture internship in Barcelona
We select our partner firms carefully to offer you the widest range of internship opportunities. We’ll take your existing skills and career goals into account as we build your program; our personalized approach is designed to help you kickstart your career with a bang. We’ll also provide constant support throughout your internship; including interview tips and an array of social events around the city.
Our wide range of firms can offer internships in many different sectors, including but not limited to:
– City Planning
– Commercial Architecture
– Research Architecture
– Interior Design
– Architectural Engineering
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop is meticulously designed to boost your core competencies and employability. Take some time out with professional coaches and speakers to improve your leadership skills, adaptability, and more!
Career coaching and support
While in Barcelona, you’ll organize a 1-to-1 career coaching session. This a great opportunity to consider your achievements so far, as well as any future plans; all with professional guidance.
And throughout your internship, we’ll offer personalized interview tips and career advice.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
Your international internship is a fantastic chance to collect as many professional contacts as possible. We’ll send you an invite to an industry networking event, so get out there and meet top architectural leaders; the right conversation might just pay off.
Access to online resources and tools
Throughout your internship, you’ll have access to an online portal of employability tools. Apply what you’ve learned to your internship!
Take a look at the Career Development section further below for more details.
CV support
Your CV or resume is your calling card – and your first chance to impress future employers. We’ll help you get yours into shape.
Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Community & Events
Comprehensive 24/7 local Barcelona support
Our Barcelona team will be available to offer ongoing support throughout your internship. From professional advice to hotspot recommendations, we’ll have your back.
The chance to be part of the local community
Starting a new job, combined with moving to a new city, is a daunting prospect. That’s why you’ll be joined in Barcelona by your Beyond Community, a tight-knit group of fellow interns. They’re the best support network – and friends – you could ever ask for.
A detailed orientation around Barcelona
When you land in Barcelona, we’ll get you familiar with everything that awaits you on your internship. From the work you’ll be doing, to what life in the city is really like.
Welcome lunch or dinner
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
There’s no better way of unwinding after a busy week at work than a community lunch or dinner. Meet up with your friends at a local restaurant and enjoy yourself.
Local events and day trips in and around Barcelona
Interning in Barcelona is about more than just world-class work experience. It’s also a cultural experience. To aid your cultural immersion, we’ll organize three exciting half-day trips; from paella cooking to a tour of the diverse food and architecture of Barcelona.
Check out the Community section below for more details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
As well as regular trips and dinners, we’ll organize an exciting range of social events. Join old friends or new and have some fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
As your internship draws to its conclusion, celebrate what you’ve achieved with a farewell dinner. Then say goodbye to Barcelona – and your Beyond Community.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in Barcelona, we’re on hand to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
When you arrive in the city, we’ll bring you straight to your accommodation for the next few weeks.
Beyond Academy welcome bag
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Barcelona.
SIM card (on request)
If you requested it, we’ll provide you with a country-specific SIM card on arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“I wasn’t always sure what I wanted to go into and I thought that an internship would help me become more sure of myself and my field of study. It’s been really cool meeting such a diverse group of people. We’re all very different, but we get along really well and there was no other way for us to ever have met if it wasn’t for Beyond Academy. Living and working in a different country for the summer is something that will stay with you forever and I’ll always remember it!”
Natalia from the US
Charities & NGOs Intern, Barcelona Immersive Program
Developing Your Career in Architecture
Keeping your preferences and future goals in mind, we’ll build you the perfect Architecture internship.
- A Professional Architecture Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career Coaching & Support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Architecture Experience
A Professional Architecture Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, you’ll be able to choose the right internship program for you.
Colorful and distinctive, Barcelona is the beating heart of Spain. Noted for its elegantly planned street blocks, the city is an architectural marvel; full of traditional Gothic and Romanesque buildings, as well as more modern office blocks. The city has regenerated in recent years, with the 1992 Olympics prompting the creation of new beaches and green spaces.
This blend of authentic architectural heritage and newfound revival makes for a fascinating experience – perfect for a budding architect to take inspiration from. Here, you’ll work with top architectural leaders as you develop key skills and industry knowledge, ready to apply what you’ve learned to your career.
A vibrant and youthful city, you’ll find plenty of English speakers in Barcelona. You’ll have the chance to meet people hailing from all over the world as you explore this spellbinding city; so learn some new perspectives and share your own!
Immersive workshop
We’ll carefully build our immersive skills workshop to prepare you for the challenges of your internship.
With the professional guidance of coaches and speakers, you’ll embark upon a useful array of skills exercises. Boost your development and employability as you improve your communication, team skills, and professional confidence.
You’ll leave this session ready to meet everything that awaits you in your internship, and beyond.
Career Coaching & Support
Working closely with a qualified coach, take some time out to consider your career in this 1-to-1 session. Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, think critically about your aspirations, then set out your plan for the future.
Of course, you’ll be busy experiencing the life of an Architecture intern. Your time will be packed with meetings, trips and dinners; so you can pencil in this session at the right time for you.
Some interns prefer an early appointment to prepare themselves for the coming weeks. Here, you can outline your expectations and set out the goals you’d like to meet. Others wait until a good way through their internship for a meeting of two halves; focus initially on your progress so far, then consider what you’d like to achieve in your final weeks.
Or you can take your session in the last few days of your internship to cap things off. Look back on what you’ve gained while working here, then think about your next steps after leaving the city.
At any time in your program, you’ll also have access to tailored career advice and interview support. We’ll help you as you perfect your CV or resume; or put together a professional portfolio.
Online Tools & Resources
Boost your employability and skills with our online range of tools and resources.
Examples of the support we provide include:
● A personal development plan toolkit
● Online interview skills seminars
● Sessions on communication or building your brand
● And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Practical Architecture Experience
In the Architecture sector precision and accuracy are vital. Stay focused, keep on top of your workload, and you’ll go far. Here’s a few examples of the kind of tasks that might await you:
– Conduct and implement project research
– Undertake site visits while shadowing surveyors and architects
– Collaborate with designers, consultants, urban planners, contractors etc.
– Create outlines and 3D models using Photoshop or InDesign
– Assist in client consultations and liaise with suppliers
Community & Events
With your Beyond Community beside you, Barcelona will quickly feel like your new home.
- Your Barcelona Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Girona Trip
- Paella Cooking
- Architecture & Tapas
Your Barcelona Community
When you first move here, you’ll soon discover that Barcelona moves at its own pace. It can be a simpler way of life here; soak up the sun as you take a bike ride through the city or along the beach – or kayak along to get a fantastic view. Plus, nearby rolling hills make for a fantastic hiking opportunity.
Barcelona also has a rich culinary culture, from tapas and paella to delicious wines; you’ll discover it all as you get to know a city dripping with culture. And if you’re up for it, the streets come alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy drinking, dancing and music as you soak up the party atmosphere. Barcelona truly offers something for everyone.
By your side as you explore the city will be your Beyond Community. The memories you make with your new friends will be some of your fondest.
Welcome Orientation
Before you begin your program, we’ll take you on a comprehensive welcome orientation. Here, we’ll get you up to speed with everything that awaits you, from your workload to Barcelona itself. You’ll also receive plenty of invites to our popular community dinners; they’re a great way of unwinding after a busy week at work.
Networking Opportunities
Use this international opportunity to build your own network of industry contacts. We’ll help you by sending out an invite to a professional Architecture event; here, you’ll meet and greet with top leaders in your sector. Impress the right person and you might just be speaking to your next boss.
Girona Trip
A popular tourist destination, take a trip out of Barcelona to take in the ancient city of Girona. Take in the city’s ancient cathedral – recognizable as a filming location for Game of Thrones – before sampling an array of fantastic street stalls and markets. Cap off your time here by marvelling at Girona’s ancient city walls!
Paella Cooking
There’s nowhere better to discover the art of world-class paella than Spain. Here, you’ll head to a local market to pick out the finest ingredients, including chicken and tasty chorizo sausage. Then work with a master chef as you learn all the tips and tricks for making authentic paella. Share your new skills with your friends and family back home!
Architecture & Tapas
Take a tour of Barcelona as you dive into this ancient and varied city. Marvel at the magnificent architectural feats that make the city famous, including the still-unfinished La Sagrada Família – almost 140 years in the making! Then sample some classic Spanish tapas as you soak up the atmosphere – food and drink, music, and fantastic sights await!
Your Barcelona program
at a glance
You’ll be excited to discover what it’s like to intern in Barcelona, so here’s a look at a typical 6-week Architecture internship.
Weeks 1 & 2
After months of detailed planning, you’ve finally made it: welcome to Barcelona! You’re already looking forward to uncovering everything this vibrant city has to offer; but first, allow us to whisk you to your new home for the next few weeks.
Spend your first day relaxing. Some interns take the time to kick back in their room or a nearby tapas bar; others might head straight back out the door and explore the city. Either way, you’ll join us on your second day for your comprehensive orientation. We’ll soon familiarize you with everything that awaits you on your program, including the glorious city of Barcelona itself. That evening, when the city comes to life, head out to your first community dinner. Get to know your new friends, all over some authentic Spanish food.
On your first day of work, turn up early and ready to learn. Meet your team and boss – you’ll be a spending a lot of time here over the coming weeks, so make a good first impression. Don’t be afraid to ask questions; you’re here to learn, and your colleagues want to see you succeed.
As you get to grips with your workload, you’ll soon find yourself challenged. So it’s a good idea to take an early skills workshop. Take some time out to train your core skills and competencies; all under the watchful eye of professional coaches. You’ll leave this session feeling energized for the weeks ahead.
Soon enough, it’s already time for your first trip. Journey out to the historic city of Girona as you indulge in some authentic Spanish culture. Food, architecture, and impressive ancient ruins await.
Weeks 3 & 4
As the weeks go on, you’ve been growing increasingly confident in your architectural abilities. You’re now a dab hand at generating architectural blueprints in industry software, including Photoshop and InDesign. And you’re adept at juggling your colleagues’ workloads as you assist them with their varied cases. So head out to a nearby café with your manager and discuss how you feel you’re getting on.
After a busy couple of weeks, you’ll want to unwind at a community dinner. This time, meet up with your friends and try one of Barcelona’s many authentic international dishes; or grab takeaways and picnic in a nearby park. Let your friends know how you’re finding your time in Barcelona!
You’ll have received an invite to a professional networking event by now; so head along to build up your growing contact list. Meet with top architecture professionals as you swap views and stories; get it right and job or interview offers may be just around the corner.
For your second trip, it’s time to learn all the secrets of making world-class paella. Pick out the right ingredients as you work with a top chef; and bring back your new skills to impress friends and family back home!
Weeks 5 & 6
As your internship nears its end, you’ve pencilled in your 1-to-1 career session to look back on your achievements. Consider what you’ve gained: not just world-class work experience, but life-long friends and a complete cultural immersion. Not bad for six weeks! Before your session ends, start making plans for your next steps after leaving Barcelona.
Your final trip is an afternoon of food, culture, and architecture as you soak up everything Barcelona has to offer. Take this final chance to discover everything you can about the city; it’s a great way of saying goodbye.
Before you’re due to leave, head out to your final event: your farewell dinner. Take this opportunity to say goodbye to your friends; arrange your first group meet-up, then bid each other farewell. And in your final days, take one final dash around the city, taking in everything Barcelona has to offer. Explore the long boulevard of La Rambla; or head over to Gaudí’s Park Güell to uncover some quirky and sometimes bizarre architecture!
Just a Few of Our Host Company Partners
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
Accommodation
in Barcelona
+ EUR 1,190 per month
+ EUR 1190 per month
Our housing partners in Barcelona are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Architecture internship begins. This is due to the demand for short term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
Photos From Our Barcelona Community
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
Barcelona Architecture Program Costs
Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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