Elite Water Polo Program in Seville, Spain
- FOR: University men’s water polo student-athlete
- LOCATION: Seville, Spain
- TERMS: Summer / Fall / Spring / Academic year
- WATER POLO REQS.: See Requirements >>
- LANG. REQS: No prior Spanish required for many tracks
Continue your water polo career while studying abroad in Seville, Spain. Train with a competitive Spanish club while earning university credit and experiencing one of Europe’s strongest water polo traditions.
Elite Water Polo Training
- 5 training sessions per week
- Experienced Spanish coaching staff
- Training scheduled around your classes
High-Performance Development
- Improve technical and tactical skills
- Position-specific training
- High-performance team environment
Spanish Club Experience
- Join a competitive Spanish water polo club
- Train alongside Spanish teammates
- Experience authentic European club culture
Competition Opportunities
- Compete in league and friendly matches
- Become part of the club’s competitive squad
- Gain international playing experience
To participate in the Elite Water Polo Program, students must:
- Be an active member of a college or competitive water polo club.
- Submit 2–3 recent game or training videos to Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com
- Complete the Student Application Form.
Program Dates
- Fall Semester
September 17 – December 12, 2026 - Spring Semester
February 4 – May 13, 2027
Program Fees
Program | Fee |
|---|---|
Semester | €700 |
Academic Year | €1,300 |
What’s Included
- Placement on a Spanish water polo team.
- Water polo program fees and Spanish federation license required to train and compete with a Spanish team.
- Highly qualified coaching and performance staff, including a head coach, strength and conditioning coach, sports psychologist, and physiotherapist.
- 5 water training sessions per week (additional sessions may be scheduled during competition periods).
- Strength and conditioning sessions integrated into the team’s training program.
- Training programs tailored to each player’s position.
- Competitive matches throughout the season.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
Spring Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: April 1
- Application Deadline: October 1
Academic Year
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
FAQ
If you do not see your question listed here, please contact Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com.
APPLY NOW
To start your application please complete the student form. For athletics questions contact the Director of Program Development & Student Experience, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com.
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