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Locations: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Areas of Study:	International Business	Housing Options:	Appartment, Home-stay
Language of Instruction:	English	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Program Type:	Study Abroad

Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Palma lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live, learn, and work in Palma!

Unique Experiences

Manage all areas of kitchen operations

for a charming boutique hotel

Work with guest services and sales

at a Spanish waterfront hotel

Teach English to Spanish students

at a small, close-knit Catholic school

Learn More About Palma

Your Destination

Palma is the vibrant capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, known for its sunny Mediterranean charm, stunning Gothic and Moorish architecture, and laid-back island lifestyle. From the majestic Palma Cathedral to vibrant art galleries, bustling local markets, seaside cafés, and scenic beaches, the city offers an inspiring setting for immersive learning. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Palma is the perfect place to study or intern abroad!

Housing

CIEE Palma offers students diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation and shops, supermarkets, and eateries. CIEE classes meet in the downtown CIEE offices located inside ELE USAL Language Institute, located roughly 15 minutes on foot from the main square in Palma, and a 10-minute walk from the sea. All housing is located within a 20-minute commute of downtown Palma.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Spanish business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, the offices of an international hotel chain, the Balearic Islands non-profit foundation for tourism, or an innovative startup company to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Palma.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Palma de Mallorca will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Stroll the mountain village of Valldemossa with local students, taste its coca de patata, and feel the inspiration that moved once moved Chopin and other artists
Take a trip to Mallorca's traditional family-owned winery, Macià Batle, founded in 1856
Visit Logitravel, an innovative online travel agency located at Parc Bit, to gain insights into their cutting-edge business operations

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Palma de Mallorca: Study at CIEE Palma, located near shops, restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, and two public libraries. The Center is just a 15-minute walk from main city landmarks.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Palma is a top tourist destination, ideal for internships in tourism, hospitality, and business. The city offers opportunities in innovative startups at Parc Bit and international hotel chains. Students can join dynamic, multicultural teams while enjoying the Mediterranean ethos of joy in the workplace.

Industry options include:

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2027	05/01/2027	05/01/2027	09/29/2027	12/20/2027