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Is this program right for you?

If you are ready to undertake the challenge of studying within the Universidad de Sevilla alongside Spanish students in their degree program; if you have had at least three years of college-level Spanish language studies; if you have an overall GPA of 3.0, a Spanish language GPA of 3.0, and a strong desire to participate in the Spanish university system as Spaniards do - then this program is right for you.

Program Snapshot

  • Enroll in regular University courses—ideal for meeting Spanish students and improving your advanced Spanish; take classes in a wide variety of disciplines, from history and languages, to anthropology and Arabic studies
  • Explore sites of cultural importance through weekly cultural activities and excursions
  • Fine-tune your language skills through the CIEE writing center and tutorials, Tertulia lecture series, personal development workshops, a conversation exchange, and volunteer opportunities
  • Live in a homestay or residencia and maximize your cultural and linguistic integration

Subject Areas

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science
  • Physical Science
  • Social Science
  • Spanish Culture
  • Spanish Language

About Seville

Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.

CIEE Study Center
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully renovated sevillano palace built in 1725. It is centrally located, close to the Puerta de la Carne, and is about 10 minutes on foot from the main Universidad de Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE student services, and CIEE administration. CIEE professors also have an office in the Study Center, so that students may speak with them privately about issues related to their progress in class.

Where You'll Study

Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO)

With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) is the second state run university in Seville. It is located on a 345 acre campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus ride from the center of the city. UPO offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the traditional majors, as well as in biotechnology, environmental sciences, humanities, labor relations, second language acquisition, social work, sports sciences, and translation. Its facilities are equipped with the latest in technology, including campus-wide Internet access, computer, television, video and audio centers, an open access library, sports facilities, and science laboratories.

Universidad de Sevilla

Since its establishment in the 16th Century, the Universidad de Sevilla has been one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning. The schools of business, communications, economics, engineering, geography and history, law, labor sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, philology, philosophy, psychology, and its many departments and institutes, serve the educational needs of Spain’s most populous region. In total, the Universidad de Sevilla is the educational center for some 60,000 students.

Thoughts From Abroad

A pesar de ser una de las ciudades de España de mayor tamaño, es curiosa la percepción de nuestros estudiantes cada semestre; el hecho de poder abarcarla en pocas semanas, la hacen cercana y familiar. Sin duda la razón está en el carácter de las personas que la habitan y en el trazado histórico de la ciudad, con uno de los cascos históricos y monumentales mayores de Europa, excelente para recorrer a pie, acompañados por la bonanza de su clima. Espero que en tu estancia tú también llegues a percibir la misma sensación de familiaridad y cercanía con Sevilla.

— José Luis Martinez, Resident Coordinator

Staff Bios

José Luis Martinez, Resident Coordinator, has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish from the Universidad de Sevilla and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. He has been working with CIEE since 2002.

Dr. Maritheresa Frain is the Director of the CIEE Study Center in Seville. She completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. Dr. Frain teaches at the Centro de Estudios Extranjeros of the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.

CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant; Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vázquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15-17 semester/22.5-25.5 quarter hours
academic year: 30-32 semester/45-48 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall 3.0 GPA
  • 3.0 GPA in Spanish language 
  • 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Fall 20109/5/2010 - 12/23/2010

Note: It is possible but not guaranteed that exams for regular University classes can be taken in December.
Academic Year 2010-119/5/2010 - TBA
Spring 2011Available: 9/15/2010

Important! Students should not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Please check with your Enrollment Officer regarding travel plans.

Application Deadlines

Fall 20104/1/2010
Academic Year 2010-114/1/2010
Spring 201110/1/2010

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Fall 201016 or 21 weeks
early September - mid-December or mid/late January
Academic Year 2010-1134 or 42 weeks
early September - late May or mid/late June
Spring 201118 or 21 weeks
mid-January - late May or mid/late June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2010 $12,500
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,526
    Housing and Meals$3,900
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$12,500

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$2,700
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$250
    Visa Fee$100
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Total$4,950


  • Academic Year 2010-11 $23,800
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Housing and Meals$7,800
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$15,926
    Total$23,800

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Local Transportation$500
    Personal Expenses$5,400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Books and Supplies$300
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$8,050


  • Spring 2011 $12,900
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,923
    Medical Insurance$77
    Housing and Meals$3,900
    Total$12,900

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Visa Fee$100
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,550
    Personal Expenses $2,800
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$300
    Total$5,300


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.