Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is a picturesque city full of vitality and activity. With a rich history, Granada has been settled since ancient times by Iberians, Romans and Visigoths. For almost 800 years up until 1492, Granada was ruled by Muslim caliphates and became the capital of the Emirate of Granada under Nasrid rule during the 13th century. This Islamic-period influence and Moorish architecture are still incredibly apparent in the famous Albayzín neighborhood and other monuments throughout the city like the iconic Alhambra, a medieval Nasrid palace which...

If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. While we have a selection of internship placements that only require English, some fields require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. It is your responsibility to research and understand your current college or university's policies with regards to earning credit for an internship before you apply for one. To apply for an internship...

We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Center On-Site The IES Auckland Emergency Hotline and Center staff contact information will be listed on the Print Me document. This will be sent to you approximately 2-3 weeks before you depart for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. After arrival, you can schedule an on-site appointment with the Program Manager via the Center Phone Number.

The University of Granada (UGR) is the fourth largest university in Spain. It was founded by Charles V in 1531 but it stems from the Muslim Madrasah founded by Yusuf I in 1349. It is a dynamic institution, offering diverse opportunities that attract the highest number of exchange students from universities all over Europe. It has particular strengths in such areas as Maghreb and Arabic Studies, Computer Sciences, and Women's Studies. UGR has seven campuses; the Central Campus, The Health Campus and the Campuses of Cartuja, Fuentenueva, and Aynadamar are in Granada. There are two additional...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Intermediate Program (2 semesters of college-level Spanish) IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 6 credits) IES Abroad English-taught area studies courses (required, 3 credits each) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies course (optional - pending language placement results, 3 credits) Universidad de Granada English-taught courses (optional, 3 credits each, maximum 2 courses) Advanced Program (4 semesters of college-level Spanish) IES Abroad Spanish language course...