Institute of North American
Studies (IEN) Foundation

We are facing a new stage in our story, in which we are paving the way to offer a much closer collaboration with the cultural, business, economic and social spheres of Catalonia and North America in order to continue to play an essential role in encouraging
and improving cultural connections between the two worlds.
IEN Foundation

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Years

The Institute of North American
Studies was created from the
dream of two friends in 1951 as
a private not-for-profit association
which sought to foster cultural
exchange between Catalonia and
the United States of America.
It was established as the Institute
of North American Studies Private
Foundation in 2006.

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Decades

After almost seven decades of
uninterrupted activity, the IEN
is a fully-rooted institution in the
city of Barcelona that keeps up
with the cultural pulse of Catalan
society on a daily basis and strives
to continue to be a cultural bridge
between Catalonia and the United States.

Research and debate

The Institute of American Studies Foundation aims to promote the study of different areas of the culture, history and politics of the United States of America, promoting the city of Barcelona as a relevant meeting place for American studies, attracting the best international experts and academics as a place of reflection and debate.
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American policy and international security

Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI)
In September 2020, the Institute of North American Studies (IEN) and the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI) began a study program on American policy and international security modeled on the pattern of the best European study programs on America in this sector.
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USA&EU Barcelona Meeting

The Institute of North American Studies Foundation wishes to promote the study of different areas of culture, history, society, economics and politics of the United States of America. This will thus promote the city of Barcelona as a place for reflection, debate and as a key meeting point for American studies.
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IEN Debate Competition. A transatlantic exchange of ideas.

En el marco de su compromiso con la promoción del pensamiento crítico, la participación juvenil y el diálogo intercultural, la Fundación Instituto de Estudios Norteamericanos (IEN) impulsa iniciativas que fomentan la reflexión, la cooperación y el aprendizaje compartido entre culturas.
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Bridging Cultures

Communication, diffusion and connection of ideas between Catalonia and the United States of America

People

A space to meet people who, due to their professional, personal or study of American culture, establish bridges between Catalonia and the United States.
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EducationUSA

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories.
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TalkFest

A meeting space to establish a dialogue around a topic and provoke an exchange of views between cultures.
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Microcredencial

Microcredencial en Comunicació Política als Eua: Estratègies, Lideratges i Mitjans (2025 - 2026)

The Institute of North American Studies Foundation wishes to promote the study of different areas of culture, history, society, economics and politics of the United States of America. This will thus promote the city of Barcelona as a place for reflection, debate and as a key meeting point for American studies.
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Cultural Activities

The Institute of North American Studies Foundation is developing activities of general, educational, cultural, scientific and civic interest in order to foster mutual knowledge of life, culture, history and language between Catalonia and the United States of America.

Marc Ferrer Trio presenta el disc 10

Dijous, 27 de novembre de 2025 19:30h Fundació CIC Auditorium Via Augusta, 205 (entrada pel Carrer de Vallmajor) 08021, Barcelona ...

Angué & Her Hot Jazz Quartet

Dijous, 16 d'octubre de 2025 19:30h Fundació CIC Auditorium Via Augusta, 205 (entrada pel Carrer de Vallmajor) 08021, Barcelona ANGUÉ ...
IEN OUT OF THE SOUND BOX CONCERT 2025

IEN OUT OF THE SOUND BOX CONCERT 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 19.00h Sala Oriol Bohigas - Ateneu Barcelonès Carrer de la Canuda, 6, Barcelona American classical music ...

Concert d’alumnes de l’IEA Oriol Martorell

Concert d’alumnes de l’IEA Oriol Martorell Dimecres, 14 de maig de 2025, 19.00h Fundació CIC, Auditorium Via Augusta, 205  (Entrada ...
Geni Barry

Geni Barry Quintet: “La música de Tete Montoliu”

Dijous, 13 de febrer de 2025 19:30h Fundació CIC Auditorium Via Augusta, 205 (entrada pel Carrer de Vallmajor) 08021, Barcelona ...

Lluís Coloma Trio

Dijous, 16 de gener de 2025 19:30h Fundació CIC Auditorium Via Augusta, 205 (entrada pel Carrer de Vallmajor) 08021, Barcelona ...

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