Eligibility
- 18 years of age or above
- Good academic and disciplinary standing at Penn State
- Sophomore standing or above at the start of the program
- See specific eligibility requirements for each program track below
- The Spanish Department no longer permit credits from Barcelona, Salamanca, or Seville study abroad to be used toward the Spanish major. If students are currently listed as a Spanish major or might consider a possible Spanish major in the future (i.e. once they return with substantial credits from abroad), they should not plan for these locations. Students minoring in Spanish are also discouraged from studying abroad at these locations.
Program Description
Penn State Education Abroad approves four (4) CIEE semester programs in Seville, ranging from beginner to advanced Spanish levels:
This program is geared for students with beginning to intermediate level Spanish language skills who wish to improve these skills while selecting from a from a wide variety of courses taught in English. Students can fulfill school requirements by enrolling in classes for international students at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) in subject areas like international relations, psychology, business, history, literature, science, and more. Students can also enroll in a maximum of two direct-enroll courses, in Spanish or English, alongside their Spanish peers.
Eligibility, Pre-requisites, & Program-specific Information:
- 2.90 cumulative GPA or better at the time of application
- No prior Spanish language required
- Courses are offered in Spanish and English
- Internships and volunteer opportunities available
This program suits business and Spanish majors and minors and helps students improve their language skills while they explore economic and business management in Spain and the European Union. Learning takes place through coursework, lectures, internships, and company visits.
Eligibility, Pre-requisites, & Program-specific Information:
- 2.50 cumulative GPA or better at the time of application
- 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
- 3 semesters of college-level of micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics
- Courses are offered in Spanish only
- Internships and volunteer opportunities available
This program will help advanced level students improve their spoken and written Spanish while they pursue coursework in a variety of subjects. In addition to a range of courses offered by CIEE, students can enroll directly in courses at any of the schools at Universidad de Sevilla or Universidad Pablo de Olavide. From art history to service-learning, there’s plenty of courses to inspire you.
Eligibility, Pre-requisites, & Program-specific Information:
- 2.50 cumulative GPA or better at the time of application
- 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
- Courses are offered in Spanish only
- Volunteer, service learning, internship, and teaching practicum opportunities available
This program is designed for students with advanced Spanish language skills and strong academic backgrounds. Students take most classes with Spanish students at the Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and also from a variety of specialized CIEE electives. Whether you’re interested in business, engineering, language arts, the humanities, or social sciences, you’ll be able to explore your interests and earn credit toward your degree in Seville.
Eligibility, Pre-requisites, & Program-specific Information:
- 2.50 cumulative GPA or better at the time of application
- 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
- Courses offered in Spanish only
- Volunteering, internship, and conversation exchange program opportunities available.
Dates
Dates vary depending on the program track chosen. Please refer to the CIEE program page(s) linked above for the specific dates.
Location
Seville has its origins in the trade routes controlled by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Romans, Goths, Muslims, and Christians established their capital here before it became the most important city in Southern Europe and gateway to the Americas in the 16th century. The commercial hub of its region, the city preserves many traces of its past and traditions. With 700,000 residents, Seville offers a large variety of cultural activities that range from the Flamenco Biennial and theater and the European Film Festival to alternative theatre venues, bars with live music, beautiful streets and open spaces and, of course, one of the most respected bullrings in the world.
Education Abroad in Countries with a Penn State Restricted Travel Designation
In order to comply with Penn State’s International Travel Policy, students interested in studying abroad in countries that Penn State has designated as “restricted” for travel, a petition for a waiver must be submitted. Once a petition is complete, and if the student is approved for study on the program in question, the student may be asked to meet with the Director of Education Abroad and the petition will be reviewed by the Penn State International Restricted Travel Committee (IRTC). The necessary petition will be included in the online application process for this program. To see if your program is taking place in a restricted travel country, please visit the Penn State Global website.
