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Why Choose a Barcelona Engineering Internship?
Kickstart your engineering career with fantastic work experience in Spain.
A global engineering hub, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. And there’s so much room to branch out; whether you’re fascinated by building design or intrigued by everyday electronics. Home to countless major firms and brand-new engineering start-ups, you’ll develop industry knowledge and gain professional skills; all in a supportive work environment. In addition, you’ll also bring home a unique international insight to apply to your future engineering career!
As well as fantastic engineering experience, your internship will offer you the chance to immerse yourself in Spanish culture. From delicious food to stunning architecture and design, you’ll find it all in Barcelona!
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Gaudí buildings; a UNESCO World Heritage site!
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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 Engineering
A guaranteed professional Engineering internship in Barcelona
Our partner firms are carefully selected to provide a wide range of internship opportunities. We’ll plan your program by factoring in your existing skills and aspirations; our tailored approach is designed to give you the best possible start to your engineering career. We’ll also offer a comprehensive package of support; from visa applications to local hotspot tips in the city!
Our partner firms can offer internships in various sectors, including but not limited to:
– Mechanical Engineering
– Civil Engineering
– Industrial Engineering
– Aerospace Engineering
– Biomedical Engineering
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Work with qualified coaches and speakers to build up your skills and competencies. A typical session will boost your leadership and communication skills, so head along and learn something new!
Career coaching and support
At any point in your internship, take some time out to consider your career so far – all with professional insight. This is a great opportunity to set out goals and plan for the future. You’ll leave this session feeling ready to face every challenge awaiting you.
Throughout your internship, we’ll also offer personalized interview tips and career advice.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
Our local community team will be keeping track of industry networking events across Barcelona. We’ll pick out the session that matches your professional development needs and send you out an invite. There’s no better way of developing your own personal network of contacts!
Access to online resources and tools
Our handy employability resources are a useful way of polishing your skills. Apply what you’ve learned to your internship!
Check out the Career Development section further below for the details.
CV support
Your CV or resume is your opportunity to make a good first impression on future employers. That’s why we’ll help you get yours into gear and ready to send out.
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
To help you adapt to Barcelona life, you’ll have the 24/7 support of our local community team. You could be looking for advice on impressing your Spanish business colleagues; or simply for the best local restaurants in town. Whatever you need, we’ll be there.
The chance to be part of the local community
Starting out in a new city can be a challenge. That’s why you’ll join the Beyond Community, a group of fellow interns just like you. In the heart of this fast-paced city, through dinners, trips and social events, you’ll become the closest of friends.
A detailed orientation around Barcelona
Join us for your orientation around Barcelona. We’ll familiarize you with everything awaiting you in the city, from your workload to the city itself!
Welcome lunch or dinner
After the orientation, a welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
You’ll receive plenty of invites to our popular community lunches and dinners. Chat with your new friends and catch up over a bite to eat.
Local events and day trips in and around Barcelona
Your time in Barcelona isn’t just about fantastic work experience; it’s also the chance to soak up Spanish culture. To that end, we’ll organize three exciting half-day trips; from a masterclass in paella cooking to city tours!
Check out the Community section below for the details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
In addition to your regular trips and dinners, we’ll be sure to run an exciting range of social events. Join old friends or new and have some fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
Celebrate your achievements alongside your community at your farewell dinner. Then say goodbye to the city you now consider your second home.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in Barcelona, we’ll be there to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
We’ll be there when you touch down in Barcelona to whisk you straight to your new accommodation.
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 Engineering
We’ll meticulously craft your program to give you the best possible start to your Engineering career.
- A Professional Engineering Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career Coaching & Support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Engineering Experience
A Professional Engineering Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose the internship program that’s right for you.
A brash and fun-filled city on the Mediterranean sea, Barcelona is a land of opportunity for fledgling engineers. A major European economic hub, the city is home to impressive engineering feats. In fact, large swathes of Barcelona were redesigned in preparation for the 1992 Olympics, and that urban renewal has continued ever since. It also has major links to other cities around Europe and the Mediterranean basin, including the developing North African market.
English is spoken widely in Barcelona, which makes forging new connections a breeze. Here, you’ll find a vibrant city packed with a variety of perspectives and cultures; start conversations and learn something new!
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop is a great way to prepare yourself for the challenges of your engineering internship.
Working with professional coaches and speakers, you’ll be taken through an array of exercises on several key skills; including effective leadership, adaptability, and confidence in a professional setting.
You’ll leave feeling reinvigorated and ready for the challenges that await you.
Career Coaching & Support
Take a step back from your busy internship to look back on your progress and achievements. With the aid of a professional coach, consider your strengths, weaknesses, and future plans.
You can pencil in your appointment depending on what you want to get out of your session. Some see an opportunity to set out any goals they’d like to meet while in Barcelona; so choose an early appointment to maximize its usefulness. Or you might like to take stock of your progress before making adjustments for the rest of your internship. In that case, wait until half-way through your time in Barcelona for a session of two halves.
Lastly, you might choose to cap off your internship by reviewing your achievements and planning for the future.
Throughout your program, you’ll also have access to personalized career advice and interview support. We’ll help you get your CV or resume into gear; and we’ll assist you as you perfect your LinkedIn profile.
Online Tools & Resources
You’ll have access to our range of online employability resources and tools throughout your internship. Use them to improve your skills!
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 Engineering Experience
With precise calculations and long hours, the engineering sector can be tough. But keep a careful eye on everything, work hard, and it’ll pay off. Here’s some examples of what you might undertake while in Barcelona:
– Produce clear, consistent and referenced calculations, reports and sketches
– Assist in building demolishment
– Assist in the design, testing and implementation of engineering software
– Develop root cause analysis skills
– Gain experience in fault-finding, testing, maintenance and repair
Community & Events
Explore every inch of Barcelona with your Beyond Community; you’ll soon feel at home in this glorious city.
- Your Barcelona Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Girona Trip
- Paella Cooking
- Architecture & Tapas
Your Barcelona Community
With a reputation for sun, color and good times, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. And the city is exactly as you might imagine; explore beaches and delicious tapas bars by day. Then, as the cool evenings draw in, watch the city come to life. Experience jazz music, bars and restaurants full of delicious authentic food as you delve into the nightlife of Barcelona. There’s also a range of fantastic architecture to discover; Barcelona is a world of towering Gothic cathedrals and impressive Modernist creations. Across the city, you can find the seven collected works of Antoni Gaudí; together, they make up a UNESCO World Heritage site!
With you every step of the way will be your Beyond Community. The memories you make alongside your fellow interns will be among your fondest when you look back on your time in Spain.
Welcome Orientation
After you touch down in Barcelona, join us for a detailed welcome orientation. We’ll use this time to get you familiar with everything that awaits you in the city. You’ll also get regular invites to our popular community dinners; it’s a great chance to meet up with your friends and kick back after a busy week!
Networking Opportunities
Use your international experience to build up your network of contacts and associates. We’ll assist you by sending out an invite to an industry session; head along and chat with top engineering leaders. Hit it off with the right person and you might just be speaking to your next boss.
Girona Trip
Discover Girona, an ancient city of culture and heritage, as you take a trip out of Barcelona. A popular tourist spot, there’s plenty to see and do here. Try the city’s museums and art galleries for a glimpse at thousands of years of history; then head out to see the impressive city fortifications, which date back to the Roman era. Finish up with a tour of Girona’s ancient Jewish Quarters – they’re some of the best preserved in Europe.
Paella Cooking
Learn how to prepare the signature dish of Spain with this immersive cooking experience! The perfect bowl of paella requires the freshest ingredients; so head out to a nearby market and grab the best chicken, prawns and chorizo sausages you can find. Then get to work, learning all the tips and tricks from a master chef. You’ll bring your new skill home with you and impress friends and family!
Architecture & Tapas
Dive into the heart of Barcelona as you explore its best features: architecture and tapas! Immerse yourself in a distinctly Spanish city of Gothic spires and ancient cathedrals. Then sample every tapas bar in the city, snacking on a delicious range of authentic Spanish food as you get to know everything Barcelona has to offer!
Your Barcelona program
at a glance
If you’re eager to get a glimpse at a typical engineering internship, we’ve put together a snapshot based on a 6-week program.
Weeks 1 & 2
As your wheels meet the runway, you can’t quite believe you’ve made it: welcome to Barcelona. A fun-filled city of food, sea and sun awaits; but first, allow us to take you straight from the airport to your new accommodation.
Your first day is yours to play with. You can spend your down time relaxing in your room, or head straight out and explore the city. Either way, you’ll join us on day two for your orientation. We’ll soon get you up to speed with everything awaiting you in the city. Later that evening, you’ll meet your Beyond Community for the first time. Enjoy chatting with your new friends, all over some delicious Spanish food.
On your first day of work, introduce yourself to your new colleagues. Make a good impression, then dive into your workload! Remember, this is a learning experience, so absorb as much professional insight as you can from your co-workers.
Soon enough, it’s time for your first trip. Journey out to the nearby city of Girona to immerse yourself in some fantastic Spanish culture and history. Explore museums, art galleries, and ancient walls!
Weeks 3 & 4
It’s week three, and you’ve soon found yourself getting on top of things. You’re a dab hand at producing precise calculations and planning documents, double-checking to ensure that they’re free of errors; and you’re developing your skills in root cause analysis, collecting your work into detailed briefing documents for colleagues. So take a step back to chat with your manager about your progress.
After a busy few weeks, you’re looking to kick back and relax. There’s no better way than meeting up with your friends at a nearby restaurant. As your first meal was authentically Spanish, why not try one of the city’s many international foods? Catch up with your Community as you chat into the night; then take a walk home along the beach.
You’ll likely have met a lot of fellow engineers in your role; and you might even have made a contact or two already. So head along to an industry session to get to know some top leaders in your industry. Make the right connection and job or interview offers may be around the corner.
Next up, it’s time to make some delicious paella! Work with a master chef as you craft the finest ingredients into a delicious Spanish dish. It’s a skill you’ll never forget!
Weeks 5 & 6
Your internship is nearing its end, so you’ve taken some time out to discuss your progress with a professional coach. Consider what you’ve achieved and what you could have improved; then turn your eye to the future, setting out a roadmap to your dream job.
Your final trip will take you on a deep dive into the heart of Barcelona. Take in the world-famous architecture of Antoni Gaudí as you explore the city; then try as much tapas as you can get your hands on!
All good things must come to an end, and so you’ve got one last event to attend: your farewell meal. Reminisce with your friends about six weeks well spent, then say goodbye. And before you’re due to fly out, make sure you experience as much of the city as possible. Enter the Park Güell to take in some architectural delights; or journey up to the Tibidabo mountain to discover a fairground and a majestic temple!
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
All our housing partners in Barcelona meet our safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. But you’ll be living with fellow Beyond interns, as well as a mixture of students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community and make friends, especially if you’re traveling from further abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom and shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding as standard, as well as Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with good access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, your commute time will be no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Engineering 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 Engineering 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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