Smart and Connected Teams: Elite Futbol, Sport Science, and Innovation in Barcelona

This dynamic three-week study abroad program focuses on smart and connected teams through the lens of elite soccer in Spain. The course takes place entirely in Barcelona, Spain, where students will engage with industry-leading sport science professionals and institutions. Anchored by partnerships with Futbol Club Barcelona (FCB), Barcelona Innovation Hub (BiHub), the Olympic Performance Center, and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, the program offers an immersive exploration of the technology, methodologies, and data-driven approaches that enhance athlete health, performance, and team dynamics.

Summer 2025
May 31 - June 21
Program Highlights Academics Apply

Application Deadline

January 31

Eligibility

All Burch Field Research Seminars are open to UNC undergraduates (second-year status or greater) who have a 3.0 GPA. No course pre-requisites.

Questions

Holland Page
Global Education and Fellowships Advisor
Schedule advising here. 

Gina Difino
Director, Global Education and Fellowships
HonorsBurch@unc.edu