Welcome to Aspire.
A fully accredited international business school, registered with the Spanish Ministry of Education, in the heart of Barcelona.
Established in 2016, in Barcelona.
Established in 2016, Aspire Business School, Barcelona (Aspire Learning and Leadership Academy Barcelona, S.L.) is a fully accredited international business school registered with the Spanish Ministry of Education. Our campus is located in the heart of Barcelona, a city recognised worldwide for its creativity, business activity and entrepreneurial spirit.
We offer internationally accredited British and European Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate programmes designed for ambitious professionals and future leaders.
We are an Accredited Partner Campus of eie European Business School (a fully licensed Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority – MFHEA, and a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance), and an Approved Centre of OTHM and Qualifi (both Ofqual-regulated awarding bodies, UK).
We serve learners from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia who want internationally recognised British or European qualifications combined with an international outlook.
You can study with us on our Barcelona campus or through Aspire Hybrid — our advanced blended learning system, empowered with regional bootcamps and activities.
2016 – 2026: A Decade of Opening Doors to Europe
Ten years of helping ambitious learners build careers and futures through British and European education.
Established 12 January 2000, in Malta.
eie European Business School — formerly eie Institute of Education until 27 December 2023 — is a licensed higher education institution regulated by the MFHEA under Licence No. 2005-TC-001.
For over 25 years it has delivered flexible programmes from MQF Level 5 to Level 7 for people who want a diploma, bachelor's or master's without putting work on hold. Students succeed when the qualification they earn is recognised — Aspire Barcelona helps you reach that starting line from Spain.
One institution. Recognised awarding bodies.
You enrol with Aspire
Every Aspire student enrols directly with Aspire and is taught by Aspire faculty on the Aspire learning system — On-Campus or Hybrid.
The qualification
Awarded by the stated awarding body: OTHM (British diplomas), eie European Business School (European degrees), Arden University via OTHM (British degrees), ISMAC / SSBR with OTHM (doctoral). Aspire awards the Global Skill Certificate.
Start where you are
Entry depends on the qualifications you already hold. You do not have to begin at the first diploma.
“We empower every student with the knowledge, skills and values to lead with purpose.”
Excellence in business education at every level — with commitment to quality, equal opportunity and the communities eie serves.
eie European Business School mission statement
More than a school — an ecosystem.
eie European Business School is a core part of the eie Educational Group, which supports students well beyond the lecture room.
Accommodation
Affordable student accommodation, including a student hotel and hostel near campus.
English
General English programmes through eie Languages Centre and partner schools.
Internships
International internship placements through eie Internships.
eie International
Progression and credit transfer with partner colleges, and programmes delivered abroad.
Hospitality learning, hands-on.
eie is a founding partner of the European Hospitality Educational Alliance — educational and industry leaders in hospitality, gastronomy and tourism.
The alliance promotes a practical model that combines academic theory with real-world experience in leading hotels and restaurants in Malta, so graduates are ready for work. eie is also a corporate member of The Malta Chamber, the Malta Chamber of SMEs and FinanceMalta.
Licence, accreditation and memberships
“Provide high-quality, globally relevant education at accessible and affordable fees, without distinction of race, creed or colour.”
Dr Antonello Cappitta CPA, FIA, MBA, DBA — Chief Executive Officer, eie European Business School
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Your Next Chapter Starts Here.
Send an enquiry and we will point you to the right Aspire programme — diploma, bachelor's or master's — and explain the next intake.