Description

Pablo de Olavide University, a fully accredited state-run university with a current student population of over 9,000, is located on a 345 acre campus a few miles from Seville's beautiful city center. Its "Hispanic Studies Program" is a semester/academic year long program which includes Spanish language courses at all levels and a number of classes in English in business and economics as well as in biology and Spanish history, art history, and culture. Classes in Spanish include art history, economics, history, literature, political science, and social work. There is also the "University Integration Program (PIU)" for students with advanced Spanish language skills. Classes are with Spanish students and include such areas as the humanities, business, social work and labor relations.

Accommodations for both programs are either in a new on-campus residence hall or with Spanish families. Access to computer labs, sports activities, Spanish intercambios and several cultural/social activities are included in the program fee.

Highlights

Pablo de Olavide University is a young vibrant university located on an American-style campus a short bus ride away from Seville's city center. The campus contains a modern library, a dining hall, a cafe, a bookstore, shops, computer and science laboratories, a gym, a running track and other sports facilities. Classes are small and dynamic. As the University is small but growing rapidly, the student participating in this Program will have ample opportunity to interact with Spanish university students especially through Spanish/English "intercambios" and other activities organized on campus.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD2,300-USD2,600 per semester

Program Fees Include:

* Up to 5 classes or 15 U.S. credit hours
* 4 social/cultural activities
* A sports ID card to participate in sports activities
* Access to a modern library
* Welcome and Farewell Receptions
* "Intercambios" with Spanish students

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Universidad Pablo de Olavide's Mission Statement

Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO), founded in 1997, is one of the Spain's youngest and smallest public universities. Named after an 18th century Peruvian intellectual, the university is a dynamic institution dedicated to educating the men and women of tomorrow through strong academic programs, innovative research, and a highly educated faculty. The University has a population of approximately 9,000 students and offers degree programs in a variety of academic fields.

Year Founded

1997