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Seville, Spain

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Overview

Imagine spending your summer in the picturesque South of Spain - all while earning academic credits towards your degree. You can do exactly that by developing your Spanish language skills and immersing yourself in the local culture of beautiful, dynamic Seville. When class is in session at 爱游戏下载 Seville, you'll take courses in English or Spanish in studies related to art, architecture, culture, cuisine, and Flamenco dancing. You'll also have opportunities to explore the history of Spain's three main cultures: Muslim, Jewish, and Christian.

Unique Experiences

Explore Seville

and the surrounding towns and cities on exciting excursions and daytrips

Live in a Dorm or With a Spanish Family

the ultimate way to learn, absorb, and fully enjoy as much language and culture as you can. There鈥檚 no better way to gain real fluency than immersing yourself in the local culture.

Enjoy Living in a Cosmopolitan City

with an amazing sociocultural nightlife that will make you fall in love with Seville and its way of living.

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Average Temperature in Fahrenheit During the Summer

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Minutes to the Closest Beach

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Experience
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Your Destination

Seeking a life changing experience in Spain? Then Seville is your destination. As a Language and Culture student, not only will you have the chance to live in a vibrant cosmopolitan city with many opportunities but also to improve your Spanish language skills and abilities while making lasting friendships. Don鈥檛 miss the occasion to explore the rich, intimate streets of the city, become captivated by the immemorial culture surrounding you, and fall in love with the heart of Andalucia. Discover a city brimming with life and history and learn how it has evolved through the centuries and inspired the rest of the world.  

Seville is a welcoming city that will captivate you immediately. Enjoy its tranquility and wander the streets during the day, taking in the Guadalquivir River, followed by tapas and flamenco, the highest form of art and expression in Southern Spain.  The cuisine of Seville is an art form in itself and boasts very special regional, artisan dishes that you cannot miss. And don鈥檛 forget about its great nightlife, and incredible weather all year round.  

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The Culture

Other Excursions & Activities

  • Make life-long friends with local Spanish students through weekly fun and engaging activities all around the city
  • Explore beyond Seville and participate in overnights and activities to discover other Spanish cities in the region of Andaluc铆a. Past destinations include C谩diz, M谩laga, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Aracena, and many others. 
  • Engage in fun sports activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco, ceramics classes, and many more. Try kayaking at the Guadalquivir River at sunset or hiking in the 鈥淪ierra Norte.鈥 
  • Become a Sevillano and see Seville鈥檚 social fabric for yourself while engaging with the local community. Seville鈥檚 lifestyle will make you fall in love with Spain鈥檚 traditions and customs.  
  • Soak up Spanish culture through magic neighborhood visits to some of the most emblematic locations such as Triana, Santa Cruz, etc. Get ready for the unexpected, you鈥檒l love it!  
     

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Academics

Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and enroll in one language or content course per session. Courses are taught by highly qualified faculty and professionals. Spanish faculty are experienced in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. All 爱游戏下载 faculty are familiar with the U.S. academic system and culture. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city鈥檚 rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.

Language placement鈥鈥 Prior to departure for Seville, all students planning to take a Spanish language course take a scheduled 爱游戏下载 online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses.

爱游戏下载 Seville鈥 Our home is a beautifully renovated palace, originally built in 1725. It is close to the Royal Alcazar Palace and a 10-minute walk from the Universidad de Sevilla. The site includes classrooms, the student life office, the Center for Linguistic Resources, and the Program Managers team.  

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

To take content courses taught in Spanish,鈥痵tudents need 4 semesters of college-level鈥疭panish (or equivalent). Students with fewer鈥痶han 4 semesters of college-level Spanish may take鈥痗ontent courses taught in English. 

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

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Requirements

Students choose one language or content course per session 

Program Credit

Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits per session 

Course Credit

爱游戏下载 courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 爱游戏下载 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 爱游戏下载 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

All courses meet daily, Monday through Friday, for three hours. Additional activities may be scheduled in the afternoon or weekends. The academic calendar includes dates for obligatory trips scheduled out of Seville. Instruction is interactive and dynamic. While extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute greatly to the student鈥檚 overall European experience, attendance is mandatory for both classes and required events. Early departure for, or late return from, personal trips on weekends is not permitted. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start of the program or upon completion of the program. 

Class Format

Participants take classes with other 爱游戏下载 students only. 

Grading

Students are graded on mid-term and final examinations, assignments, class participation, and attendance. Attendance is mandatory and unexcused absences are reflected in a participant鈥檚 final grade. Class participation is essential. Numerical grades are given on a 10-point scale and converted to the U.S. scale. 

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Language of Instruction

English and Spanish

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 爱游戏下载 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 爱游戏下载 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Summer Session I 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
Spanish
3
Spanish
3
English
3
Spanish
3

Summer Session II 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
Spanish
3
Spanish
3
English
3

Summer Session III 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
Spanish
3

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 爱游戏下载 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

爱游戏下载 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • 爱游戏下载 Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
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Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 爱游戏下载, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

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End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $4,850
Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $4,850
Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $4,850
Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,730
Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,730
Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $12,610

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 爱游戏下载's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

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Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $3,280 **
Housing $1,070 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $4,850

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $200

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $32 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $15
Personal expenses $140 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,437

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 4 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $3,280 **
Housing $1,070 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $4,850

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $200

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $32 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $15
Personal expenses $140 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,437

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 4 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $3,280 **
Housing $1,070 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $4,850

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $200

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $32 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $15
Personal expenses $140 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,437

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 4 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $6,090 **
Housing $2,140 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $8,730

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $400

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $64 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $30
Personal expenses $280 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,624

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 8 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $6,090 **
Housing $2,140 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $8,730

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $400

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $64 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $30
Personal expenses $280 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,624

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 8 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $8,900 **
Housing $3,210 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $12,610

Optional Housing

爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $600

Financial Aid

爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $96 鈥犫赌犫
Books & Supplies $45
Personal expenses $420 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Total Costs $1,811

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Transportation card for 12 weeks.

鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Salvador Parra

Center Director

Salvador has been working at 爱游戏下载 since 2000 and is passionate about international exchange. He holds a degree in History and Geography from the University of Seville, and a Master of Business Administration.

Jos茅 Luis Martinez

Academic Director

Jos茅 Luis Martinez (Juli) has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish Literature (Theater) from the Universidad de Seville. He has been working with 爱游戏下载 since 2002.

Mar铆a Montes de Oca

Director of Student Life

Mar铆a has been working at 爱游戏下载 since 2007. She studied Journalism and Translation Studies (French and Italian) at University of Granada, and obtained a Masters degree in European Studies. Having...

Minerva Rojas

Senior Program Manager

Originally from Logro帽o, a city in the wine region of La Rioja in Spain, Minerva has embarked on a long academic and professional journey. Her academic background includes a Postgraduate...

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