In Roman times, Córdoba had more cultural buildings than Rome. It was the capital of the province of Hispania Baetica. Remains of the Roman Temple built by Claudius Marcellus, the Roman Bridge and other Roman remains can still be seen around the city.

Córdoba was conquered by the Moors in 711, and Moorish influence can still be felt in the city. 

The most important monument in the city is the former Mosque (the 3rd largest mosque in the world).

Founded by General Publius Cornelius Scipio (he was later known as Scipio Africanus) in 206 BC next to a Turdentian settlement, 7 kilometers from Seville, It demonstrates wonderful examples of Roman architecture, mosaic work and city layouts. Italica was one of the first Roman towns in Spain.

As one of the oldest towns in Spain you'll find history around every corner in Ronda. There are traces of Ronda's origins from the Neolithic age, through the era of the Romans, the Arab age and the conquest of the ancient city by the Catholic Monarchs in 1485 through to the 19th century when Ronda was best known for the banditry in the surrounding hills and the origins of bullfighting in the Ronda bullring which still stands.

Granada is situated in the eastern part of the region of Andalusia. Its unique history has bestowed it with an artistic grandeur embracing Moorish palaces and Christian Renaissance treasures. As the last Moorish capital on the Iberian Peninsula, it also holds great symbolic value.

The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy with its many cultural attractions that make Granada a popular destination among the touristic cities of Spain.

The Almohad influence on architecture is preserved in the area of the city called the Albaicin with its fine examples of Moorish and Morisco construction.

Granada is also well known for the Sierra Nevada Mountains where you can ski. This is Europe’s most southerly ski resort and it is small in comparison to other European resorts.

Lagos is located in Southern Portugal in the region of Algarve and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. This will be a great ooprtunitty to spend a relaxing weekend on the beach. The area offers many exciting activities such as surfing, biking, sailing, etc…

In Morocco, we visit the cities of Tangier, Asilah, and Chefchaouen.

Tangier is a city in northern Morocco. It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean of Cape Spartel.

Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact. Its history dates back to 1500 B.C., when the Phoenicians used it as a base for trade. This town has been occupied since than by the Portuguese (1471), the Spaniards (1912), and now the Morrocans.

Chefchaouen is a city in northwest Morocco. It is the chief twon of the province of the same name, and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue. The city was founded in 1471, as a small fortress which still exists to this day, by Moorish exiles from Spain to fight the Portuguese invasions of northern Morocco. In 1920, the Spanish seized Chefchaouen. Spain returned the city after the independence of Morocco in 1956

Fall Program Dates: Mid September  - Mid December, 2025
Spring Program Dates: End Jan - Mid May, 2026

Program Cost

INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM: 
$13,500 (Semester) / $26,500 (Academic year) 

UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE PROGRAM: 
$14,000 (Semester) / $27,500 (Academic year)

 
Fall 2025/Spring 2026 program costs includes:

• SAIIE full-time fees and support services before, during, and after the program
• Airport reception and transfer to Spanish home on arrival date
• On-site orientation
• On site bilingual staff on call 24/7 throughout the program
• Accommodation in a Spanish home with most meals (breakfast and mid-day meals Monday through Friday and evening meals Sunday through Thursday) and one load of laundry per week throughout the program. 
• Program excursions and activities (Weekend excursion, as well as, Cordoba, Ronda, and Italica day excursion). 
• Welcome and Farewell meals.
• Spanish Language program fees that includes classes from Mo-Thur (16hrs per week) or University of Seville program fees.
• Rugby program fees.
  - Placement on Spanish team
  - License to be able to compete with Spanish team
  - 3-4 weekly practices. 
  - Gym
• SAIIE Transcript at the end of the course certifying the Spanish language course taken. University of Seville will issue an official certification with the courses taken if participating in their program.
  
  
  

Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:

• U.S. Passport ($135).
• Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance.
• Spanish Visa (estimated at $160).
• Airfare (estimated at $1,200 - $1600).
• Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $1200 per sesmester).
• Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25) – (https://www.isic.org/).
• Transportation to practice (estimated at $300 per semester).
• Personal Expenses (estimated at $1200 per semester)
• Trips not included (estimated at $800 per semester) / An optional weekend trip to Morocco will be offered, as well as, a weekend trip to Portugal. 
• Optional cocurricular activities (estimated at $800 per semester).
• Any costs due to possible quarantine requirements due to COVID-19
  
  
  

APPLICATION DEADLINES 

TERM ABROAD	APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS	APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall 2025	October 1	April 15
Spring 2026	April 1	October 15
Academic year 2025/26	October 1	April 15

Missed the deadline? Please contact the program manager, Sean Chipres, to enquire about late application options.