STUDY ABROAD SPAIN

Study Abroad in Seville, Spain

Winterim Program

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Dates: Dec. 29 – Jan. 23, 2027 (4 weeks)
Credits: 3
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA minimum
Language: None required
Housing: Homestay
Location: Seville (SAIIE Center)
Cost: $3,600*

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SAIIE

Art, Business, Management & Spanish Language program.

Program focus

Choose from a selection of courses in Art, Business, Spanish, and other academic fields, taught in English and Spanish during an intensive 4-week Winterim session in Seville, Spain.

Language Requirement

No prior knowledge of Spanish required (Spanish-taught courses need 5 semester college-level Spanish except Spanish language courses).

PROGRAM DETAILS

Study in Seville during Winterim while earning 3 U.S. semester credits. Students enroll in one course taught at the SAIIE Study Center, combining academic learning with the cultural experience of living in Spain.

Courses Taught in English

ART 301 – World Art (3 credits)
Lab fee: €80 to cover museum and site entrance fees.
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MGT/MKT 301 – Business Communication (3 credits)
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MGT 360 – International Management (3 credits)
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Courses Taught in Spanish

SPA 354 – Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 credits)
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SPA 371 – Business Spanish (3 credits)
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Need a syllabus?

We are currently updating several course syllabi. For the latest version or if you have any questions, please contact Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com.

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

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Program Dates:

Winterim 2027

Dec. 29 – Jan. 23, 2027

4 weeks

Program Schedule:

Date	Activity
Dec. 29	Arrival Date
Dec. 30	Classes Begin & Orientation
Jan. 1	Spanish Holiday
Jan. 5	Three Kings Parade
Jan. 6	Spanish Holiday
Jan. 7	Mid-Term Exam
Jan. 22	Final Exam & Farewell
Jan. 23	Last Day to Move Out: By Noon

Program Cost:

Winterim 2027 Program Cost*$3,600

Program Cost Includes:

SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
Airport reception and on-site orientation
24/7 on-site support throughout the term
Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
Cultural engagement
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)
Airfare (estimated at $1,200)
Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $150)
Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
Local transportation (estimated at $50)
Optional social/cultural weekly activities (estimated at $300)
School supplies and books (estimated at $25)
Additional travel and personal expenses (will vary based on spending habits and travel plans before or after the program)

Application Deadlines:

Winterim

Application Cycle Opens: April 1
Application Deadline: Nov. 15

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

*Costs subject to change. Please contact us for the most up-to-date program costs.

To participate in the Winterim Program, students must meet the following requirements.

General Requirements

Sophomore standing or higher by the start of the program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
Good academic standing at the time of participation

Spanish Language Requirement

No prior Spanish is required for courses taught in English.
Courses taught in Spanish require the equivalent of five university semesters of Spanish.

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL) serves as SAIIE’s official School of Record, awarding U.S. semester credit and issuing official transcripts for approved SAIIE coursework.

To learn more about credit transfer, grading and transcripts, visit our academic credit page.

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