Culinary Arts Study Abroad Programs in Alicante, Spain

The USAC program is based at the University of Alicante, which has a student population of 30,000 and offers two diverse academic areas: Intensive Language and Spanish and European Studies. Have the opportunity to study the Spanish language and the complexities of Spanish and contemporary European societies through a wide selection of academic courses, as well as through personal interaction with the host culture. You may stay for one semester or a full year. Our intensive approach allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester, helping meet Spanish minor or major requirements. The summer Alicante Program offers two sessions, a five-week session and a four-week session with the option of a four-day visit to Madrid. This program is ideal for those unable to participate in semester or yearlong programs. Students may combine intensive Spanish language courses and elective courses for a minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits per summer session. A sailing course is also offered in summer to take advantage of living so close to the Mediterranean Sea.

Have you ever wanted to master Spanish cuisine? Discover the secrets to our top-notch dishes? Well, we have just the thing for you: Cooking programs in Spain! It doesn’t matter if you are a complete novice or if you can whip up a delicious meal in minutes. We have programs for all levels. This is the perfect program to enhance your résumé and earn a living. Instituto Hemingway is an organization in Spain aiming to transform your learning experience. We offer a huge variety of educational and training programs all over the country. All you need to do is choose which city you would like to stay in and we'll do the rest (subject to availability). We always guarantee great value for money. The ideal profile of the person who wants to participate in this program is somebody who wants to make a change in their life and combine learning Spanish, cooking, and having a good time in Spain.

Designed as an immersion program, Liberal Arts in Advanced Spanish allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses at the University of Alicante (UA). Plus, benefit from rich cultural resources for international students, alongside Spanish Studies' commitment to aid your integration into the campus community. Take a unique culture course taught by the Resident Director and synthesize your immersion experience. Understand daily life in Alicante while living in a homestay, as well as the historical and sociological foundations of Spain's current social reality. Attend classes alongside native Spanish students at the UA, following the university’s academic year calendar. Select courses from many disciplines, including humanities, science and technology, social sciences, health science, and education.