What
Global Exchange SchoolWhere
When
Final dates announced on school’s website.
Spring Semester
January — April
September — December
Who
Open to RISD studentsJuniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.
ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
Elisava is the strength of its student body, more than 17,000 students from all over the world, those who have left their mark and those who enter today stepping hard to break schemes. It is a plural space that is nourished by a constantly changing multicultural society, where innovation is urgent and absolutely necessary.
At-A-Glance
Links
Exchange Website
University Website
Housing Information
Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2025School Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Mar 1, 2025School Deadline: Jun 15, 2025
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalencyInstruction Language
No English instruction
About ELISAVA
Language
Spanish language proficiency, Basic or intermediate level – A2 European level, is highly recommended.
Academic Credits
ELISAVA utilizes the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 2ECTS is equivalent to 1 RISD credit.
Exchange Course Restriction
The following courses and programmes not available for exchange students: Final Degree Project course (4th year), “Study Abroad” programme, Master degrees, Postgraduate degrees.
Apply for Global Exchange
The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.
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1:1 Advising Session
Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.
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