Seville Old Quater skyline
Seville, Spain

Advanced Liberal Arts

Study Program

Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Tentative Dates

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20 weeks

Costs

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Tentative Dates

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17 weeks

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Your Advanced Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have advanced Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Seville!

Unique Experiences

Explore a new place, taste, or experience

every week, with activities and excursions that augment your learning.

Become immersed in Seville

with courses alongside local Spanish peers at local Spanish universities.

Make lasting friendships with local students

while taking courses with locals in our three partner universities

Experience
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The Destination

Seville is one of Spain’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities, offering an ideal setting for language immersion and meaningful cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals at lively tapas bars, joining a conversation under the orange trees of a sunny plaza, or strolling through the historic alleys of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, each moment brings you closer to the heart of Spanish life. With a unique blend of tradition, energy, and artistic flair, Seville is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
seville students posing for a photo overlooking a castle

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Seville will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.  

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Engage in fun sports activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco, ceramics classes, and many more
  • Soak up Spanish culture through neighborhood visits to some of the most emblematic locations such as Triana and Santa Cruz
  • Explore beyond Seville and participate in day trips and excursions to discover other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.    

Program Blogs

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What People are Saying

  • "Going abroad is one of the best experiences a person can have in their lifetime. CIEE provides so much structure, organization, and support for their students, making it a mostly stress free and super fun experience."

    Mireya V., Santa Clara University

  • "I felt that the program was extremely well-organized and I enjoyed my experience"

    Olivia D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Housing
Academics

Academics

CIEE Seville: Study in the heart of Seville in a beautifully renovated 18th-century palace in close proximity to shops, markets, restaurants, cafés, Catedral de Sevilla, the Royal Alcázar of Seville, and other important monuments. CIEE Seville features six classrooms, a library, an academic advising office, a student life office, and a computer lab.

Universidad de Sevilla has been one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning since the 16th century and now hosts some 75,000 students. Its many schools, departments, and institutes serve the educational needs of Spain’s most populous region.  

EUSA (Estudios Universitarios Superiores de Andalucía) University Centre is a private university center founded in 1961 and affiliated with the University of Seville since 1996. Their official undergraduate degrees include Audiovisual Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, and Tourism. EUSA is one of the educational components that constitute the Campus Formativo of the Chamber of Commerce of Seville, a unique configuration located in the heart of Seville which has catered to the learning needs of more than 55,000 national and international students.  

Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO): With nearly 11,000 students, UPO is the second-largest state university in Seville. Its 345-acre campus is 30 minutes from the city center. UPO offers undergraduate and graduate programs in traditional majors, as well as other areas, from biotechnology to translation. Modern facilities include campus-wide Internet access, sports facilities, science labs, and more.  

GPA

The GPA for students who want to take classes at University of Seville is 2.5.  

For students who want to take classes at University Pablo de Olavide, the GPA is 2.9.  

Language Requirements

Six semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent).  

Immigration/Entry Requirements

Visa Required: Yes

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students must take five to six courses, for a total of 15-18 semester credits, including:   

  • One two-week intensive Spanish language or culture course  
    • HISP 3501 CSCS Social History of Contemporary Spain, SPAN 3503 CSCS Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics, or SPAN 4502 CSCS Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar, depending on results from placement exam.   
  • Four to five semester elective courses  
    • One to two CIEE course from any of the areas listed below  
    • Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing  
    • Communication, Journalism, and Media  
    • Health Professions and Related Programs  
    • History, Philosophy, Religion  
    • Languages and Cultural Studies  
    • Literature, Linguistics, and Writing  
    • Psychology  
    • Social Sciences  
    • Visual and Performing Arts  
    • Independent Research Project  
    • Business Internship   
  • Two host institution courses are required.  
    • University of Seville  
    • University Pablo de Olavide  
    • EUSA School of Communications

Program Credit

Total credit: 15-18 U.S. semester/22.5-27 quarter credits

Course Credit

  • CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 
  • CIEE Internship 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours 
  • CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/ quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 research hours 
  • University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted 
  • University Pablo de Olavide: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted 
  • EUSA School of Communications: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Spanish students begin to study in their area of concentration from day one. They are specialists, not generalists. Spain does not have a liberal arts educational tradition and different degrees do not include survey-type classes. Class attendance is mandatory, and students are expected to complete work and exams as scheduled. Dates of official university exams are published early in the semester. Academic and exam schedules vary between academic institutions, so plan accordingly. All students are required to review their exams with their professors before leaving Seville, so they know how they performed and what grade to expect.  

Class Format

CIEE courses are open only to CIEE students. University courses are open to Spanish and international students. Courses in law, geography, history, and philology meet in the Universidad de Sevilla’s main building, Tabacalera. Classes from the other schools meet at different campuses around the city. Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) classes are held on the UPO campus, a 30-minute commute from the city center. EUSA classes are taught on the EUSA campus, about 20 minutes walking from the center of the city.  

Grading

In CIEE courses, students are graded on midterm and final examinations, assignments, class participation, and attendance. In direct enrollment classes, professors give oral or written final exams, and sometimes term papers, too. Numerical grades are given on a 10-point scale and converted to the U.S. scale

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

  • First-year courses at the University of Seville are not available to international students. 
  • Advanced Liberal Arts students may not take classes from the Cursos Concertados at University of Seville. 
  • Courses in Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing are held at the University of Seville’s School of Economics and Business.  

First-year courses at the University of Seville are not available for international students. 

All students who take direct matriculation courses must stay to complete their classes and exams. Exact final exam dates will not be available until the beginning of the semester. CIEE Seville staff will be able to help students enroll in courses with early exams if necessary. 

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
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Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
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Semester Credit

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
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Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Agriculture

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
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Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
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Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
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Semester Credit

Host Institution courses are available from the UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE, UNIVERSITY PABLO DE OLAVIDE COURSES, and EUSA School of Communications. 

Students may refer to the Universidad de Sevilla website at www.us.es, the Universidad Pablo de Olavide website at www.upo.es, and EUSA website at www.eusa.es for more information.

All syllabi are posted on the universities´ websites.

CIEE cannot guarantee host institution offerings or that the courses on the websites will not change.

UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA (US)

First-year courses at the University of Seville are not available to international students. 

Academic departments include:

  • Arabic Language, Literature, and Area Studies 
  • Art History 
  • Biology 
  • Business Studies 
  • Chemistry 
  • Communication 
  • Computer Science 
  • Economics/Business 
  • Education 
  • Engineering 
  • Geography 
  • History 
  • Labor Sciences 
  • Law 
  • Mathematics 
  • Modern/Classical Languages and Literature 
  • Philosophy 
  • Philology 
  • Physics 
  • Psychology 
  • Social Anthropology 
  • Spanish Language and Literature 
  • Studies of East Asia 
  • Tourism 

UNIVERSIDAD PABLO DE OLAVIDE (UPO)

Academic departments include:

  • Business Studies 
  • Chemistry 
  • Communications 
  • Economics/Business 
  • Education 
  • Experimental Sciences 
  • Geography/ History 
  • Humanities 
  • Labor Relations 
  • Law 
  • Mathematics 
  • Psychology 
  • Philology 
  • Social Education 
  • Social Sciences 
  • Social Work 
  • Sports Sciences 
  • Translation and Interpretation 

EUSA

Academic departments include:

  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Audiovisual Communication
  • Journalism
  • Tourism

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fall 2025 18 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $18,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date * End Date TBD* Fees & Housing $37,900
Program Spring 2026 20 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $19,950
Program Fall 2026 17 weeks Start Date * End Date *

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $13,456 **
Housing $5,000 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $18,950

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $850

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 ††
Local Transportation $160 †††
Books & Supplies $60
Visa Fees $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500
Personal expenses $260 ††††
Total Costs $2,390

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Transportation card $40 per month.

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $27,406 **
Housing $10,000 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $37,900

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $850

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 ††
Local Transportation $160 †††
Books & Supplies $60
Visa Fees $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500
Personal expenses $260 ††††
Total Costs $2,390

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Transportation card $40 per month.

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $14,456 **
Housing $5,000 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $19,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $0
International Airfare $1,250 ††
Local Transportation $160 †††
Books & Supplies $60
Visa Fees $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500
Personal expenses $245 ††††
Total Costs $2,375

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††Transportation card $40 per month.

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Salvador Parra

Center Director

Salvador has been working at CIEE since 2000 and is passionate about international exchange. He holds a degree in History and Geography from the University of Seville, and a Master of Business Administration.

José Luis Martinez

Academic Director

José Luis Martinez (Juli) has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish Literature (Theater) from the Universidad de Seville. He has been working with CIEE since 2002.

María Montes de Oca

Director of Student Life

María has been working at CIEE since 2007. She studied Journalism and Translation Studies (French and Italian) at University of Granada, and obtained a Masters degree in European Studies. Having...

Olga Merino

Program Manager

Olga graduated in English Language and Literature from the University of Seville. For years, she has worked as an English as a Foreign Language teacher and decided to explore new...

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