College First Year Abroad in Seville
Your College First Year Abroad program in Seville offers a distinctive way to begin college by immersing yourself in daily life and learning in southern Spain. You can take a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Alongside your coursework, the program includes co‑curricular and extracurricular experiences such as exploring the Alcázar of Seville and its gardens, attending a live flamenco performance in the Triana neighborhood, and visiting the Seville Cathedral and climbing La Giralda for panoramic views of the city. Starting your college journey in Seville helps build independence, cultural awareness, and confidence as you begin your academic path abroad!
Earn Credits From Top Universities
Take in-person CIEE and online ASU courses, with the option to receive a Tulane University transcript for your CIEE coursework.
Unique Experiences
Explore Seville’s most historic landmarks
including the Cathedral, the Indies Archives, and the Gold Tower
Taste the flavors of Spain
enjoying traditional dishes like paella and gazpacho
Step back in time
visiting Royal Alcázar, the oldest royal palace in use in Europe
The Destination
Seville is one of the most visited cities in Spain, filled with 2,200 years of history, old-world charm, iconic architecture, and colorful streets. Spend your semester abroad exploring centuries-old historic sites, roaming cobblestone streets, and sampling the delights of Spanish cuisine. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Seville is the perfect place to begin your college experience.
Program Highlights
- Tutoring + Academic Support: Receive personalized tutoring to help you excel in your courses and stay on track with your studies.
- College First Year Abroad Workshops: Develop your communication, self-management, and interpersonal skills. (Required; non-credit bearing; 1.5 hours/week, including dinner.)
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses taught in-person (Tulane University academic credit option) and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, Arizona State University (ASU academic credit), that align with your academic interests.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
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. Each semester typically includes two day trips and one overnight trip.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Visit the breathtaking beauty of the Alhambra palace, the most visited monument of Spain and a true masterpiece of Muslim art in Europe, on an overnight trip to Granada.
- Learn to cook traditional Spanish dishes with a local chef, starting with a tour of the vibrant Triana Market to source fresh ingredients
- Soak up Spanish culture through visits to some of the most emblematic neighborhoods such as Santa Cruz, the Cathedral, and the Giralda
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.
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Seville offers two housing options to meet the needs of all students who want to comfortably enjoy the city while living in a culturally immersive environment: Either living with families in homestays or with other local and international students in a residence hall. All housing options have convenient access to public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay, or a double occupancy room at a residence hall located within a 45-minute commute of CIEE Seville. Commute time from housing to host institution campuses may vary.
- Homestay: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.
- Residence Hall: Residence halls have kitchen access, shared laundry facilities, and common spaces.
Select Housing: Includes a single room (shared bathroom and kitchenette with another CIEE participant) in a residence hall located under 30 minutes from CIEE Seville or a single studio (including private bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities) in a residence hall within 45 minutes of CIEE Seville. Commute time from housing to host institution campuses may vary. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Homestays: Three meals per day are included.
Residence Halls: Meals are not included. Students have access to the studio apartment kitchens.
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.
Tulane University is CIEE’s School of Record for College First Year Abroad, ensuring that CIEE academic programs meet the highest standards of academic quality. Students who enroll directly with CIEE will receive an official Tulane University transcript for in-person coursework. Students participating through a partner institution may also receive a Tulane transcript depending on their program arrangement.
Arizona State University (ASU) is CIEE’s global partner for all online courses. ASU is the world’s leading university for online classes, offering more than 3,000 courses that align with your degree requirements. ASU will issue you an official ASU academic transcript for courses you complete online during CIEE CFYA.
Course Information
Course Notes
Block Numbers
During the Fall semester, the courses below will be listed as available in Blocks II & III, rather than Blocks I & II. This is because the College First Year Abroad program runs during the final two blocks of the Fall semester which is otherwise split into three blocks on CIEE’s Academic Calendar.
Language Classes
During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be instructed to take an online language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
You have the flexibility to choose from a selection of in-person courses taught by CIEE instructors and from over 3,000 asynchronous undergraduate ASU Online courses.
In the table below, you can explore some of the exciting courses we offer. On the left are examples of the in-person College First Year Abroad classes you can take with CIEE. On the right are just a few examples of the thousands of ASU Online courses available to you while you're abroad.
| Sample CIEE Courses (in-person) | Sample ASU Courses (online) |
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CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework at no additional charge.
Check the CIEE program dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program.
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
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.
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.
Interested in an academic year program? CIEE offers exciting customizable First Year Abroad programs in select locations. Talk to your Enrollment Coordinator if you're interested in any of these combinations, and please note that visa and departure requirements may vary depending on your chosen program combination.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring Block I 2028 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring Block II 2028 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring Blocks I, II 2028 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall Block II 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall Block III 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall Blocks II, III 2027 12 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.
Fall pricing cannot be combined with any other discounts, scholarships, or grants. 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 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
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
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.
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...
Sarah Silverstein
Program Manager
Originally from New York, Sarah relocated to Spain in 2021 as a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, beginning her journey in A Coruña, Galicia. She holds a degree in Women’s, Gender, and...
Get Started
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Start a CIEE FYA Application
You’re one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience! You need to apply and be accepted by both CIEE and Dean College to join FYA. Don’t worry! We’ll help you through the process!
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Complete the Dean College FYA Application
You will receive an email with a unique link to your personalized Dean College application after completing your CIEE FYA application.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to the FYA program.
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