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Seville, Spain

Liberal Arts Language Immersion

Study Program

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Dates

Aug 31 - Dec 12, 2026

15 weeks

Costs

$19,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The April 1, 2026 deadline for Fall 2026 has passed.

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Dates

TBD

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The April 1, 2026 deadline for Academic year 2026-2027 has passed.

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Tentative Dates

Jan 12 - May 8, 2027

17 weeks

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

September 15, 2026

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Tentative Dates

Sep 3 - Dec 12, 2027

14 weeks

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

April 1, 2027

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Your Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have 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!

Seville student smiling during a visit to the gardens of the Alhambra

Seville student taking pictures in cadiz

Summer abroad in Seville students on kayaks on-the guadalquivir river

Seville students enjoy local seville cuisine tapas

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Unique Experiences

Improve your Spanish

by choosing from Universidad de Seville’s Cursos Concertados course offerings alongside other international students

Learn about Spanish culture

and create friendships living with a homestay family or at a dorm along with other local Spanish students

Enjoy living in a cosmopolitan city

with an amazing sociocultural nightlife that will make you fall in love with Seville and its way of living

Your Destination

Seville is Spain’s charming city where Spanish culture and history come alive, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional tapas bar, or exploring the historic streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Seville is the perfect place to study abroad.

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 activities, 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.

Excursions & Activities

Ģ��Ƶ’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
Explore beyond Seville and participate in overnights, day trips, and excursions to discover other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía
Soak up Spanish culture through neighborhood visits to some of the most emblematic locations, such as Triana and Santa Cruz

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

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Semester in Seville, the Realities of a Gift of a Lifetime

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at Ģ��Ƶ

By: Caroline Parker Hello readers! My name is Caroline Parker, and I was a Liberal Arts for the semester with CIEE Sevilla. Studying abroad in Sevilla has truly been a... keep reading

From CIEE

Traveling While Abroad While Studying in Europe

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at Ģ��Ƶ

By: Alex Smith The first thing you might think when you get that acceptance letter to your study abroad program (especially Europe) is of all the places you want to... keep reading

From CIEE

How to Decide Which Classes to Take for Seville Liberal Arts

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at Ģ��Ƶ

By: Amelia Asfaw The Liberal Arts program in Sevilla, Spain offers all Spanish classes taught at both the CIEE center and at the University of Sevilla. And at the University... keep reading

What People are Saying

"It was a great experience living in Seville and integrating myself with the city, its history, and culture. It was also amazing to learn a new language and share my experiences with fellow CIEE students from different parts of America."

Min Kumar T., Soka University of America
"I have had a great experience with CIEE due to my amazing homestay and friends I have made. I also feel like CIEE is very involved in making sure we are well-settled and satisfied."

Sophia B., Wofford College

Housing & Meals

Housing

Ģ��Ƶ 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.

HOMESTAY

Student enjoying dinner with their host family

HOMESTAY

Student having breakfast with their homestay

MEALS

Breakfast of coffee with toast topped with olive oil and ham

MEALS

Students enjoying the delicious local cuisine

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RESIDENCE HALL

Single room

RESIDENCE HALL

Single room

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RESIDENCE HALL

Shared kitchen area

RESIDENCE HALL

Lobby

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RESIDENCE HALL

Commons

RESIDENCE HALL

Recreative area

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RESIDENCE HALL

Gym

RESIDENCE HALL

Laundry

Academics

Ģ��Ƶ 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 hosts some 75,000 students. Its many schools, departments, and institutes serve the educational needs of Spain’s most populous region.

Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) is the second-largest state university in Seville. Its 345-acre campus is 30 minutes from the center of the city. 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.

EUSA (Estudios Universitarios Superiores de Andalucía) University Centre is a Spanish 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.

Eligibility

On-Program Requirements

Requirements

All students take 5-6 courses for a total of 15-18 credits per semester, choosing from:

One three-week CIEE Intensive Spanish Language Course
- SPAN 3501 CSCS: Advanced Spanish Grammar
- HISP 3502 CSCS: Cultural History of Spain
Ģ��Ƶ courses
Host institution courses
- Up to 2 courses at the Universidad de Sevilla (US), Universidad of Pablo Olavide (UPO) and/or EUSA School of Communication (EUSA) in Spanish.
- Up to 5 courses at Cursos Concentrados

For Direct Matriculation courses at host institutions, you must remain in Seville until you complete your exams. Official exam periods are Fall (January) and Spring (June). Some professors may allow early exams in December or May, but this is at their discretion and must be requested and confirmed individually during the CIEE add/drop period at the start of the term. Because exam schedules cannot be confirmed before arrival, if you plan to leave as soon as finals end, purchase a flexible ticket or one with a low change fee.

Program Credit

Total credit: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours

Course Credit

Ģ��Ƶ courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Ģ��Ƶ Internship 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours
Ģ��Ƶ Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
Cursos Concertados at University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
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

Language of Instruction

Course Information

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

Academic Projects

Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
Academic Projects are only available in Spanish to this program.

Grades Notes

Grades from Seville may take longer than 12 weeks to process due to host university timelines. Please contact CIEE only if your grades are still missing after that period.

Fall 2026 CIEE Courses

Academic Projects

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Social Sciences

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Visual and Performing Arts

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Agriculture

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Spring 2027 CIEE Courses

Academic Projects

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Social Sciences

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Visual and Performing Arts

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Agriculture

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Spanish

Host Institution Courses

Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Here is a sample of courses that may be offered:

UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE (US)

, for courses in Spanish

UNIVERSIDAD PABLO DE OLAVIDE (UPO)

for courses in Spanish

CURSOS CONCERTADOS COURSES
Cursos Concertados are taught at the University of Seville (Schools of Philology, Geography, and History) exclusively for international students.

Courses in Spanish

DE USCC-FA-02: Contrastive Grammar: Spanish-English
DE USCC-FA-03: Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
DE USCC-FA-09: Contemporary Spanish Cinema
DE USCC-FA-25: Literature and Cuisine: Read, Write, Cook and Eat
DE USCC-FA-30: Introduction to Translation: Culture, Vocabulary and Process
DE USCC-FA-31: Progressive Spanish For English-Speaking Students
DE USCC-FA-37: Painting in Literary Seville
DE USCC-FA-43: Teaching English To Spanish Students: Methodology And Practice
DE USCC-FA-44: The Social Psychology of Language Learning
DE USCC-GA-01 : Culture and Society in Present-day Spain
DE USCC-GA-09: The Historical Projection of the Three Cultures: Christians, Moslems and Jews
DE USCC-GA-15: Political Transition and Democracy in Spain (1975-2000)
DE USCC-GA-19: Photography: An Approach to History and Contemporary Practice
DE USCC-GA-20: Economy, Society and the Environment in Spain
DE USCC-GA-21: Cuisine Culture in Spain
DE USCC-GA-22: Wine in Spain: History, Culture, and Economics
DE USCC-GA-27: Introduction to Flamenco through Rhythm, Dance, Singing, and Guitar

EUSA COURSES

EUSA courses are part of a bachelor’s degree program for local students (including Erasmus students).

Courses in Spanish

DE EUSA 5370011: Advertising Creativity
DE EUSA 5370052: Advertising in the Social and Economic Sector
DE EUSA 5370012: Advertising Strategy
DE EUSA 5370004: Advertising Theory and Structure
DE EUSA 5370021: Analysis of Advertising Discourse
DE EUSA 5380037: Analysis of Journalistic Discourse
DE EUSA 5370022: Artistic Context of Advertising
DE EUSA 5390039: Audiovisual Cultural Industries
DE EUSA 5390058: Audiovisual Mise en Scene
DE EUSA 5390024: Audiovisual Narrative
DE EUSA 5390011: Audiovisual Scripting
DE EUSA 5370014: Audiovisual Media Technology
DE EUSA 5390015: Audiovisual Media Technology II
DE EUSA 5370056: Brand Management
DE EUSA 5390036: Comic Strips and Cartoons
DE EUSA 5380021: Communication Departments
DE EUSA 5380001: Communication Skills in Spanish
DE EUSA 5370058: Communication Theory
DE EUSA 5370059: Consumption Digital Theory
DE EUSA 5390014: Contemporary Aesthetic Movements
DE EUSA 5390028: Creative Writing
DE EUSA 5380038: Cyberculture
DE EUSA 5390021: Digital Audio Editing and Post Production
DE EUSA 5370038: Discourse Strategies of Verbal Communication in Advertising
DE EUSA 5370001: Economics Applied to Advertising
DE EUSA 5370037: Ethics and Social Responsibility in Advertising
DE EUSA 5390052: Film Making I – Basics
DE EUSA 5390059: Film Making III – Digital Video and Postproduction
DE EUSA 5390068: Game Design and Ludonarrative
DE EUSA 5390001: History of Contemporary Culture
DE EUSA 5390004: Image Theory
DE EUSA 5370025: Image Theory
DE EUSA 5380011: Information Law
DE EUSA 5380005: International Relations
DE EUSA 5380003: Introduction to Applied Economics
DE EUSA 5380004: Introduction to Sociology
DE EUSA 5380012: Journalism Documentation
DE EUSA 5380015: Journalism Theory
DE EUSA 5390003: Literary Trends in Contemporary Culture
DE EUSA 5380052: Multimedia Journalism & Digital Graphic Design
DE EUSA 5390040: Music and Mass Culture
DE EUSA 5380028: News Reporting – Press
DE EUSA 5380043: Online News
DE EUSA 5380024: Organisation and Management of Journalism Businesses
DE EUSA 5390035: Peripheral Film Industries
DE EUSA 5370023: Planning and Management of Advertising Media
DE EUSA 5380026: Political and Economic Journalism
DE EUSA 5370036: Political Communication
DE EUSA 5370005: PR Theory and Structure
DE EUSA 5390025: Production and Audiovisual Business II
DE EUSA 5380023: Public Opinion
DE EUSA 5370024: Public Relations Programming and Techniques
DE EUSA 5370013: Quantitative Social Research Methods and Techniques
DE EUSA 5370061: Sales Promotion & Consumption
DE EUSA 5380042: Social and Educational Journalism
DE EUSA 5380002: Social History of Communication
DE EUSA 5370002: Spanish Language & Advertising: Language & Communication Skills
DE EUSA 5390013: Spanish Language: Language Skills and Communication Competencies
DE EUSA 5380014: Technology & Design of Written Information
DE EUSA 5370041: Theory and History of Advertising Design
DE EUSA 5390067: Theory and Techniques of Documentary Film and Audiovisual Advertising
DE EUSA 5370027: Theory and Technology of Advertising Photograph
DE EUSA 5390005: Theory of Advertising and Public Relations
DE EUSA 5380041: Travel Journalism
DE EUSA 5380013: Universal History of Journalism
DE EUSA 5390002: Written Information Technologies
DE EUSA 5590042: Total Quality Management for 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 Ģ��Ƶ's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships & Grants

Ģ��Ƶ 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
Ģ��Ƶ Gilman Go Global Grant

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

Learn more about scholarships

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 2026 15 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date August 31, 2026	End Date December 12, 2026	Fees & Housing $19,950
Program Academic year 2026-2027	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date January 12, 2027 ^*	End Date TBD^*
Program Spring 2027 17 weeks	September 15, 2026	Start Date January 12, 2027 ^*	End Date May 8, 2027 ^*
Program Fall 2027 14 weeks	April 1, 2027	Start Date September 3, 2027 ^*	End Date December 12, 2027 ^*

^*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

Ģ��Ƶ 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	$14,706 ^**
Housing	$4,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$19,950

Optional Housing

Ģ��Ƶ 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

$750

Financial Aid

Ģ��Ƶ offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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 ^†�Ġ
Local Transportation	$160 ^†�Ġ†
Books & Supplies	$60
Visa Fees	$160
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500
Personal expenses	$210 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Total Costs	$2,340

^*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.

^†�Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†�Ġ†Transportation card $40 per month.

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

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

Ģ��Ƶ iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Our Staff

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 Ģ��Ƶ since 2007. She studied Journalism and Translation Studies (French and Italian) at University of Granada, and obtained a Masters degree in European Studies. Having...

Virginia Neira

Program Manager

Virginia Neira graduated in English Language and Literature from the University of Seville. After her graduation, she decided to expand her academic horizons and completed a master's degree in Religions...

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Unique Experiences

Improve your Spanish

Learn about Spanish culture

Enjoy living in a cosmopolitan city

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Excursions & Activities

Program Blogs

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History, Philosophy, Religion

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Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

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Visual and Performing Arts

Agriculture

Academic Projects

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Communication, Journalism, and Media

History, Philosophy, Religion

Languages and Cultural Studies

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Social Sciences

Visual and Performing Arts

Agriculture

Scholarships & Grants

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