Students seeking a unique Spanish experience will thrive in study abroad programs in Bilbao. Pais Vasco not only describes Bilbao’s regional location, but its historical and linguistic background in the context of Spain’s political history. Bilbao’s background provides an incredible variety of subjects worth studying.

Students interested in studying business in Bilbao will have the chance to learn from professors with real world experience in both finance and government, and be connected with their own real world experience in the city’s thriving financial center. Bilbao earned the first Nobel Prize for a city in sustainability and innovation, making it a world-class site for experiential learning and providing unique insight into the European Union’s political system.

Students of art history might already know it’s hard to think of Bilbao without imagining Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim museum, an architectural marvel filled with modern art. But that’s not its only artful gem; the city also houses the Museum of Fine Arts. Along with the architecture, art, and creative vibe, visiting Spain’s unparalleled sights while studying abroad in Bilbao will provide students with the opportunity to put the knowledge they gain in the classroom into context.

While many courses and subjects are offered in English, students who choose to study Spanish in Bilbao will have the opportunity to analyze noted writer Miguel de Unamuno’s works while literally sitting in his birthplace. Spanish conversation opportunities with local students are available regardless of your language level or course selection, so no matter if your Spanish revolves around food and drink or complex conjugations, there will be a Spanish speaking local out there that is ready to help you.

In general, Spanish professors are approachable, which students may learn quickly as the city is small enough to provide chances to run into university professors often. Study abroad programs in Bilbao vary greatly in length, from three weeks in the summer to five months in the fall, and many variations in between.