Description

Situated on the northwestern corner of the beautiful Castilian plain not far from the border of Portugal, Salamanca proudly identifies itself as the home of one of Europe's premiere universities. The Universidad de Salamanca, nicknamed the "Oxford of the Spanish World," opened in 1218. Since then Salamanca has welcomed students from Spain and all parts of the world; it enrolls a resident student population of 32,000 and an additional 6,000 international students.

The combination of a large, famous university in a small, hospitable city makes Salamanca the ideal place to live and study Spanish language and culture.

As a language immersion program, the IES Abroad Salamanca Program curriculum focuses on improving your written and oral proficiency in Spanish. Both the language and area studies courses are designed to build your language skills. IES Abroad classes are held in university classrooms, and the faculty members who teach for IES Abroad hold regular university appointments.

Partner universities: Universidad de Salamanca and Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca.

Highlights

-IES Abroad courses are taught in Spanish by faculty at the Universidad de Salamanca.
-The majority of IES Abroad students enroll in at least one University class. Course options are available to you in a variety of disciplines.
-Just steps from the historic Plaza Mayor, the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca offers you classes within three disciplines: Communications, Psychology, and Theology.
-IES Abroad Salamanca arranges extracurricular opportunities that help you learn more about the Spanish people and culture.
-Live in a homestay with a senora or family, or live in a residence hall.
-Visit exciting destinations such as Segovia, Toro, Zamora, Toledo, Granada, and Lisbon.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

LANGUAGE PROGRAM APPLICANTS
-The Foreign Language Assessment Form is required for students applying to a language program that requires previous language study. Applicants who have not had a college-level language course within one year of the IES Abroad program start date, or have an average language GPA that is less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, may also be required to take a verbal language test by phone. IES Abroad will notify applicants if this verbal test is necessary.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICANTS
-The Internship Approval Form is required for students applying to an internship program.
The form must be signed by your on-campus study abroad advisor.

FOR APPLICANTS WITH A GPA UNDER 3.0
-A Professor Recommendation Form must be filled out and signed by a professor.
-A Personal Essay is also required from students with a GPA under 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The essay should address GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, and goals for studying abroad.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM-SPECIFIC APPLICATION MATERIALS: See website for more details.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Intern Types

• Education
• Social Work

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish
• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Typically the IES Program fee include tuition, orientation, selected field trips, housing, international health insurance, visa processing, pre-departure support, on-site student services staff, the IES Get Set! Guide, and the IES Family Guide.

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

Please see website for more info.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Scholarships are Available

Please inquire for more information.