STUDY ABROAD SPAIN

Study Abroad in Seville, Spain

Fall & Spring Semester Programs

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Fall: Sept. 17 – Dec. 12, 2026
Spring: Feb. 4 – May 13, 2027
Academic year: Sept. 17, 2026 – May 13, 2027
Location: Seville
Credits: 12–18
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA minimum
Housing: Homestay
Language: Courses offered in Spanish and English
Language requirement: 0–6 semesters
Cost: $11,500 Fall 2026 / $11,600 Spring 2027*

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Dual-campus experience

Study across SAIIE and Spanish university settings in Seville.

Academic + cultural immersion.

Combine structured coursework with full cultural and linguistic immersion.

U.S. cohort-based learning.

Learn within a supportive cohort of U.S. university students studying abroad together.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Designed for students of all Spanish proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, this program offers a wide selection of courses at both the University of Seville and the SAIIE Study Center.

Academic Areas

Art · Business · Communication Studies · Cultural Studies · Education · Film Studies · History · Literature · Photography · Political Science · Spanish Language · Spanish Literature · Women’s & Gender Studies

Program Highlights

Study at Two Institutions

University of Seville
SAIIE Study Center

Courses in English & Spanish

Choose courses taught in English
Or immerse yourself in Spanish
Available for all language levels

Flexible Course Load

Earn 12–18 U.S. semester credits
Semester or academic year options
Designed to fit your degree plan

Official U.S. Transcript

Transcript issued by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Transfer credits to your home institution
Academic advising and support

Designed for students interested in communication, media, journalism, and tourism, this program combines courses at EUSA Centro Universitario and the SAIIE Study Center.

Academic Areas

Communication · Journalism · Advertising · Public Relations · Digital Media · Audiovisual Communication · Film Studies · Marketing · Tourism · Photography · Social Media · Spanish for Communication

Program Highlights

Study at Two Institutions

EUSA Centro Universitario
SAIIE Study Center
Affiliated with the University of Seville

Courses in English & Spanish

Choose courses taught in English
Or immerse yourself in Spanish
Available for all language levels

Flexible Course Load

Earn 12–18 U.S. semester credits
Customize your academic program
Designed to fit your degree plan

Official U.S. Transcript

Transcript issued by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Transfer credits to your home institution
Academic advising and support

Study psychology in English while experiencing life at one of Spain’s leading public universities. Students complete two psychology courses taught in English at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Seville, while the remainder of their coursework is completed at the SAIIE Study Center, combining academic excellence with personalized support.

Program Highlights

Study Psychology at the University of Seville

Five psychology courses taught in English
Faculty of Psychology
Ph.D. University of Seville professors

English-Taught Courses

No Spanish language requirement
Designed for international students
Study entirely in English

Flexible Course Load

Earn 12–18 U.S. semester credits
Build a program that fits your degree
Semester or academic year options

Official U.S. Transcript

Issued by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Transferable U.S. academic credit
Academic advising and support

Combine Exercise & Sport Science coursework with international study in Seville. Students complete 4–7 credits of Exercise & Sport Science courses at the SAIIE Study Center, while completing additional coursework at the University of Seville. This program combines academic study with opportunities for practical experience in sports and wellness settings.

Program Highlights

Exercise & Sport Science Courses

Courses at the SAIIE Study Center
Additional coursework at the University of Seville
Taught in English

Internship Opportunity

ESS 328 Field Experience
3 U.S. semester credits
Practical experience in sports and wellness

Flexible Course Load

Earn 12–18 U.S. semester credits
Build a program that fits your degree
Semester or academic year options

Official U.S. Transcript

Issued by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Transferable U.S. academic credit
Academic advising and support

Combine academic study with professional experience through an international internship in Seville. Through SAIIE’s partnership with EUSA Centro Universitario, affiliated with the University of Seville, students complete an internship as part of their academic program while gaining valuable experience in a Spanish workplace.

Internship Areas

Business · Communication · Marketing · Tourism · Sport Science · Cultural Organizations · Education

Program Highlights

Professional Experience

Internship related to your academic field
Gain international work experience
Build career-ready skills

Internship Placements

Carefully selected companies and organizations
Wide variety of professional fields
Personalized placement process

Academic Credit

Internship integrated into your academic program
Earn 12–18 U.S. semester credits
Through EUSA Centro Universitario & SAIIE

Official U.S. Transcript

Issued by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Transferable U.S. academic credit
Academic advising and support

Interested in the Exercise & Sport Science Internship?
Contact Samantha Chipres at samanthac@saiie.com for more information

PROGRAM DETAILS

Experience authentic Spanish culture by living with a carefully selected host family in Seville.

Program Highlights

Carefully Selected Host Families

Welcoming Spanish families
Carefully screened by SAIIE
Authentic cultural immersion

Meals & Daily Living

Most meals included
Experience authentic Spanish cuisine
Supportive family environment

Comfortable Accommodation

Shared room with another SAIIE student
Wi-Fi included
Weekly laundry service

Convenient Location

Most families located within a 15–45 minute walk of SAIIE
Airport reception upon arrival
On going support

Program Dates:

Term	Program Dates
Fall dates	Sept. 17 – Dec. 12, 2026
Spring dates	Feb. 4 – May 13, 2027

Program Cost:

Fall 2026 Program Cost: $11,500
Spring 2027 Program Cost*: $11,600

Please note: SAIIE will drop $1,000 from the overall fees for ACADEMIC YEAR LONG students.

Program Cost Includes:

SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
Airport reception
On-site orientation
Cultural engagement
SAIIE on-site staff support
24/7 on-site support throughout the term
Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
Program excursions and activities: weekend excursion (TBD) and Cordoba day excursion
Welcome and Farewell meals

Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:

UW-La Crosse Education Abroad program fees and support services before, during, and after the program
UW-La Crosse Transcript
Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
U.S. Passport ($135)
Spanish Visa (estimated at $160)
Airfare (estimated at $1,200 – $1,500)
Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $600 per semester)
Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
Local transportation (estimated at $150)
School supplies and books (estimated at $75)
Personal expenses ($600 – $1,200 per semester)
2 weekend trips not included ($300 each per semester) / day trip not included ($75)
SAIIE optional social/cultural weekly activities ($700 – $1,000) / 1 – 3 activities per week (including trips) per semester
Athletic programs

Application Deadlines

Fall 2026: April 1
Spring 2027: October 1
Academic Year 2026/27: April 1

Missed the deadline? Please contact us to enquire about late application options.

*Costs subject to change. Please contact the program director, Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com for the most up-to-date program costs.

Program Requirements

Completed at least one full-time semester of college
Sophomore standing or higher by the start of the program
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
Must be in good academic standing
Enroll in 12–18 U.S. semester credits (3 credits per course)

Spanish Language Requirements

No prior Spanish is required for most courses.
Courses taught in Spanish at SAIIE or the University of Seville (excluding Spanish language courses) require the equivalent of 5 university semesters of Spanish.
Courses taught in Spanish at EUSA University require an advanced level of Spanish (approximately 6 university semesters).
Internships are available in English or Spanish. Spanish-language internships require the equivalent of five university semesters of Spanish.

Course Requirements

All Students

Complete ART 301: World Art (taught in English) or SPA 354: Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (taught in Spanish).

University of Seville Track

Enroll in at least two courses at the University of Seville, taught in either English or Spanish.

EUSA University Track

Enroll in two or three courses from the EUSA catalog.
Students taking only two EUSA courses must also enroll in a course at SAIIE.

EUSA Internship Track

Enroll in one or two EUSA courses, depending on whether the internship is 3 or 6 credits.
Complete at least one SAIIE course, taught in English or Spanish.

Psychology Track

Enroll in a minimum of two Psychology courses from the courses offered.
Students taking only two Psychology courses must enroll in courses at the SAIIE Center.

Exercise & Sport Science Track

Enroll in a minimum of two Exercise & Sport Science (ESS) courses from the courses offered.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) serves as SAIIE’s official School of Record, awarding U.S. semester credit and issuing official transcripts, visit our academic credit page.

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