Description

For four or six weeks in Salamanca, students will experience the grandeur of Renaissance architecture with medieval buildings and towering cathedrals. Salamanca, considered as the "Oxford of Spain", has one of the most thriving communities of students.

Salamanca's golden medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and soaring cathedrals nestle in the northwest corner of old Castile, far from the tourist crowds that overrun the rest of Spain. Only two and a half hours from Madrid, Salamanca retains the romantic charm of a medieval university town. AIFS students take courses at the University of Salamanca, known as the "Oxford of the Spanish world." Life in Salamanca revolves around the Plaza Mayor, justly called the most beautiful square in Spain. Summer students take 4 or 6 weeks of classes on Spanish culture and language.

AIFS program fees cover the basics and the extras: tuition, housing, meals, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, visit to Madrid, and more.

Highlights

Spend 4 or 6 weeks in Salamanca amongst the golden medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and soaring cathedrals. Study at the University of Salamanca, known as the Oxford of the Spanish world, where you will join the thriving community of students who make Salamanca their home.

Earn up to 8 credits studying Spanish language at one of 4 levels. Expand your horizons taking non-credit cultural enrichment courses in folkloric dancing or Spanish guitar, song, cinema or cooking.

Soak up the culture of this beautiful city. Spend time in the famous Plaza Mayor, take Spanish cooking classes, visit the Jeronimus Cathedral tower or spend the afternoon rowing on the river Tormes.

Explore other parts of Spain on an excursion to Segovia. Students on the 6 week program will also visit Peña de Francia and La Alberca. Travel on the Optional AIFS Flight Package and you will begin your trip with a 3-day excursion to London, England en route to campus.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 4 semester credits for the 4-week program, up to 8 semester credits for the 6-week program (subject to course selection)
- Housing in a Spanish homestay or student residence
- Meals - 3 meals a day (in the homestay or student residence cafeteria)
- Cultural activities such as: walking tours, museum visits, concerts, cooking courses and guided tours
- Excursions: Segovia (day trip); Peña de Francia mountains (day trip) for students on the 6-week program only
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package includes visits to London and Madrid. Round trip flights U.S.-London, London - Madrid, Madrid - U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas. The flight package also includes a 3-day stopover in London and 2-day stopover in Madrid on the way to campus.
- Excursion to Lisbon, Portugal

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964