Spanish Study Abroad Programs in Bilbao, Spain

The Bilbao/Getxo program is ideal for students who wish to develop an international business career and/or a bilingual career. You may stay for one semester or a full year and focus on Spanish Language and Cultural Studies or International Business. Our intensive language approach allows you to complete one to three courses (4-11 credits) of university foreign language in only one semester, depending on your primary focus for the semester. The program also offers the opportunity to complete internships. The academic coursework is only part of the value of a semester or year abroad. Courses are complemented by the opportunity to experience the society and culture of the Basque Country through personal interaction with local students and field trips to sites of social, historic, artistic, and economic interest. A local university student is available to become your conversation partner, which is an excellent way to make friends and become integrated into the community.

Bilbao, Spain, is located in the northern part of the country, within País Vasco. This capital of the Biscay Province provides you with an opportunity for an amazing adventure abroad. Smart, cosmopolitan, and just minutes from the coast, Bilbao is an ideal place to study. As a cultural epicenter, you will delve not only into Spanish culture, but into the Basque and French cultures as well. Bilbao is a contemporary city with access to Mother Nature in all directions. Its combination of cosmopolitan and outdoor activities is a great recipe for an exceptional experience abroad. Regardless of your interests, you will have a multitude of activities in which to partake: exploring art/history museums, hiking, sightseeing, surfing, biking, shopping, or socializing with locals. The university is conveniently located on the banks of the Nervion River, across from the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, and just a five-minute walk from the heart of downtown. Our office is located just a few minutes from the university, with a stunning view of the Guggenheim.

Study Spanish at our fully accredited language training center, located in one of the most interesting areas of Spain. Our educational programs provide a unique combination of in-class work and outside activities. We are not only a 'School for Spanish', but we are also an 'Institute for Languages and Cross-Cultural Training'. The Institute is located in the very heart of the financial city center. Our facilities overlook the Ibaizabal river, the old part of the town, and the most traditional park in the city. We supply a broad variety of courses. This is a highly individualized program designed to meet your personal interests, level of Spanish, and academic and/or professional needs. We assist you to assimilate the language quickly and easily, no matter your grammatical knowledge. Our professionally trained teachers will patiently help you and answer any questions you might have about a topic. Each teacher is available to help any individual with issues of cultural adaption or of a personal nature, which may hinder their progress in learning Spanish.

Located in Northern Spain, Bilbao has been named the "City of Design" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Rich in culture, it has over a dozen museums and a thriving music scene, with the Euskalduna Concert Hall serving as the home for the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra. API offers 4 Study Abroad programs in Bilbao, Spain. These are provided by the Universidad de Deusto and the Universidad del País Vasco and can be completed as single semesters in either Fall or Spring or the complete Academic Year. Programs include courses covering Arts, Humanities, STEM, Spanish Language, Culture, and Business Studies. New for 2023: We are excited to offer a new Summer Global Studies and Spanish experience in Bilbao! Spend five weeks in one of Spain's most beautiful northern cities, taking courses at Universidad de Deusto. We also offer an internship experience in Bilbao, with placements in Business and Marketing, Art and Design, Hospitality and Tourism, International Relations, Health Sciences, and STEM. Over eight weeks, students will intern with a Spanish company with the mentorship of the Universidad de Deusto staff.