The Food Studies and Gastronomy Program offers study abroad students a rich,
crossdisciplinary curriculum centered around the theme of food.
We firmly believe that food is an excellent vehicle
for understanding culture,
as it encompasses multiple aspects of our daily lives.
After all, food is so much more than just what's on the plate.
Food encompasses all aspects of our society;
every human being needs it every day of their lives.
Food is closely tied to aspects of daily life such as: nutrition and health,
communication, business, industry and trade,
sustainability and environmentalism, politics, government, and many more.
In short, food is key in understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us.
With our expert guidance, our students, immersed in a new culture,
use food to get to know many aspects of the culture of destination.
The University of Barcelona is the ideal institution to host our program
as it boasts an entire campus dedicated to Food Studies,
the Campus d'Alimentació Torribera.
Our courses offer a cross-disciplinary approach to food.
We continue to add new and exciting courses to our offering,
in response to the growing interest of our students and partner organizations.
One of the cornerstones of our program is experiential learning.
A study abroad experience strictly
restricted to the four walls of a classroom makes absolutely no sense.
We strive to ensure that all of our courses include field studies
and opportunities for hands-on learning, as well as on-site experiences,
such as visits to wine cellars, professional kitchens
or food science research labs.
Please reach out to us for more information.
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona.