Academic Year Study Abroad Programs in Salamanca, Spain

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We offer a broad range of unique programs in the Americas, South Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. And you don’t even have to be proficient in a foreign language to join because most AIFS campuses conduct courses in English or other foreign languages across all levels. AIFS offers all-inclusive program fees, making it simple for students to experience everything the world has to offer while living and studying abroad! Most of all, we guarantee their safety and welfare anywhere they are.

Study abroad in Salamanca! Sign up for any of our programs - Spanish Language & Culture, Business & Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Spanish Language, etc. - no matter your Spanish proficiency level. You will study at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain’s oldest and most prestigious university. Throughout the program, you will become part of a large community comprising around 6,500 foreign students who take language and culture classes or regular classes with local students. You will have access to our office, which is within a five-minute walk from the university. Visit us if you wish to use the internet, learn about activities and excursions, receive mentoring, or simply hang out. Of course, don’t miss out on guided and solo trips around the city. Check out sandstone-colored buildings, earning Salamanca the nickname “La Ciudad Dorada” (The Golden City), as well as other beautiful locations in and around the city.

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," has earned its solid reputation. 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. The IES Abroad Salamanca Program curriculum focuses on improving written and oral proficiency in Spanish. Both the language and area studies courses are designed to build language skills. IES Abroad classes are held at the IES Center by IES faculty, many of which hold regular university appointments. Students can also enroll in classes at the two partner institutions: Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) and Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (UPSA). Four semesters of college level Spanish are required to apply for this program.

Located in western Spain, next to rolling hills and the Tormes River, Salamanca offers an experience of a lifetime. Study at one of the oldest universities in the world when you go abroad with API! Historical giants have studied at Salamanca University—including Miguel De Cervantes, Ignatius Loyola, and Hernan Cortes. Now, it's your time to study in these beautiful ancient honey-colored buildings and learn Spanish and culture in the "Golden City." Explore the Plaza Mayor, also known as one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain, or visit the Cielo de Salamanca and examine its alluring painted ceiling of astrological symbols! Take an excursion to the mountains of Salamanca and hike La Alberca. Travel to the nearby town of Toro and taste some of its unbelievable wines. History and culture are abundant when you study in Salamanca, Spain, with API abroad!

Take Spanish courses in Spain. You will be enrolled at a pioneer school in the teaching of foreign languages in Spain. The institution is a family enterprise with a committed staff that includes teachers, management and administration personnel. They have fours schools in Spain with an international atmosphere, admitting students from over 20 countries. The school is known for the following attributes: - Qualified teachers and up-to-date materials - Quality teaching in a friendly environment - Individualized attention in small groups The school provides flexible classes and activities, with special courses customized to match individual needs, various types of accommodation, social activities, and several small services that have earned the school the reputation of being one of the most prestigious Spanish language schools. Starting dates are offered throughout the year. The school is a registered member of the Centre of the Institute of Linguistics and the Pittman Center and the Centre. Several European universities and governments, including the European Parliament, recognize EIS programs.