History Study Abroad Programs in Salamanca, Spain

Spend a semester or academic year in Salamanca with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 18 credits studying at the University of Salamanca. Courses are taught in English or Spanish, with no previous Spanish language study required for most programs. Choose from the following academic programs: • Spanish and International Studies • International Business Studies • Medical and Health (Fall only) • Integrated Studies with Spaniards (Spring Semester with Early Start) • Spanish Language and Culture (Fall only) • Optional Early Start - Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Preparation (3 credits) Volunteer opportunities are also available. Live in a homestay, in a double room with another AIFS Abroad student, or single room for an additional fee. Housing with a local host family includes three meals per day and weekly laundry service. You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as: • Guided city walks • Spanish cooking classes • Museum visits • Tapas tour • 3-day trip to Lisbon (spring only), Oporto (fall only) • Day trips to Segovia, and the Toro and Zamora Wine Region of Spain

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!