Barcelona
Known worldwide for its architecture, culture and way of life. Less known, but just as impressive: its place among Europe's leading hubs for international talent.
Two worlds, one city
Global Enterprises & High Potentional start-ups
Why global companies build entry teams here
Microsoft is a recent example. In 2025 it opened a digital sales hub in Barcelona that serves twelve European countries in ten languages, including Dutch.
For a global company, hiring a few people in every European country is slow, expensive and hard to manage. So many of them do something smarter: they bring their entry-level commercial teams together in one international hub.
The reason is simple: Barcelona attracts young talent from all over Europe. That allows companies to cover a dozen markets with one team, one manager and one training programme, all under one roof.
Why start-ups choose Barcelona
Barcelona isn't only home to global giants. It's also one of the most dynamic start-up cities in Europe. The 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks it among the five leading start-up hubs in the EU.
That's no coincidence. Founders come here for the same reasons big companies do: international talent, strong universities, a lively tech community and a quality of life that makes it easy to attract the best people. The result is a fast-growing scene of start-ups in technology, AI, travel, hospitality, fashion and beyond.
Factorial shows what's possible here. Founded in Barcelona in 2016 with a simple idea, making HR easier for growing companies, already became a $1B+ business in 2022.
1.500+
Start-ups
140+
Multinationals
15.000+
Yearly international interns and students
Work hard,
live well
Most cities make you choose: a great career or a great life. Barcelona gives you both. Build your career at a world-class company, and live where everyone else goes on holiday.
Mediterranean living
Sunshine most of the year and the beach within walking distance of the office. Start your day with a swim in the sea, have lunch at the beach and end it with a sunset over the city. Here, that's just a normal Tuesday.
Weekends without limits
Barcelona's restaurants, rooftop bars and nightlife keep the city alive long after the office closes. Other Europe's most exciting cities are just a short flight away, the beaches and hidden coves of the Costa Brava are perfect for a summer weekend, and in winter you can go skiing in the Pyrenees.
International community
Barcelona brings together young people from every corner of the world. You'll work, live and explore the city with people who share your drive, and build friendships that last long after your internship.
We make the move easy
Finding an internship is one thing. Moving to a new country is another. We help you with housing through our trusted partner, guide you through the paperwork, and introduce you to the city and our network.