Granada, Spain

Study in Granada

Study Abroad
Program Options:
Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship
Length:
Spring, Academic Year, Fall
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students visiting the Alhambra Palace in Granada
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An arial shot of Granada, Spain.

At a glance

Housing:

Homestay, Residence Hall

Credits:

15 to 19 per Semester

Language of Instruction:

English, Spanish

Language Prerequisites:

2 semesters of college-level Spanish (Intermediate Program) or 4 semesters of college-level Spanish (Advanced Program); both programs require enrollment in a Spanish course within the last year

Part-Time Internship (Optional):

Included in Program Fee

Visa Required:

Yes

About the Program

In Granada you can dive into the Spanish language at an intermediate or advanced level through coursework, housing opportunities, and cultural events that surround you with the language. Area Studies courses at the IES Abroad Center round out your studies and are taught by local faculty in a variety of disciplines—from Art History to Political Science. This holistic academic experience introduces you to Spain’s Moorish heritage, Jewish past, and its continuing links to North Africa.

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Immerse Yourself in Spanish

Select students will be placed in an Advanced Spanish Immersion focus.

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Gain Hands-On Experience

Participate in an optional (and free!) internship placement and seminar.

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Study at a Local University

Take courses at one of Spain’s top-ranked and largest universities.

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Travel Throughout Spain and Morocco

Our field trips take you to the Western Mediterranean.

Spring 2024

Program dates:

January 23 - May 18

Application Deadline:

Program Advisor

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Kate Gosson

Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@iesabroad.org

About the Destination

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Why Granada?

Imagine being fully immersed in Spanish culture as you study abroad on a program designed to take learning out of the classroom and into everyday life.

Now picture it in a city many travelers insist is the must-see in all of Spain, with one of the clearest windows into the country’s unique, multicultural history, and a youthful, vibrant city life where roughly a third of residents are university students.

This is what it’s like to study abroad on our Study in Granada Program.

Learn More About Granada

Get to Know Your New City

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Take in a 360° View

Get a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding area.

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Gain a New Perspective

Get involved with the small community through volunteer work.

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Trek Sierra Nevada

Granada sits at the foothills of this iconic mountain range.

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Practice Your Language Skills

Befriend a local student through your intercambio language partner.

The Student Experience

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Housing

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  • Homestay
  • Residence Hall

Homestay

With locations throughout Granada, homestays offer you the opportunity to live like a local with a Spanish host family. Students in homestays receive two home-cooked meals per day (14 meals/week). Homestays offer single rooms, and private or shared bathrooms. In some cases, more than one IES Abroad student may be placed in the same home.

Academics