Alicante harbor view
Alicante, Spain

Language + Culture

Study Program

Dates

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16 weeks

Costs

Credit

13 - 16 semester hours

19.5 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

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16 weeks

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Credit

13 - 16 semester hours

19.5 - 24 quarter hours

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Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the dazzling, coastal city of Alicante! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Language + Culture program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses (in English or Spanish) at CIEE Alicante and CIEE's renowned partner institution, Universidad de Alicante.  

Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to participate actively in the Spanish community. Immerse yourself in the local culture with optional credit-bearing internships, volunteering opportunities, or language programs. Don't stop there; round out your study abroad adventure by participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and off-the-beaten-path trips organized by CIEE to appreciate Alicante’s impressive cultural attractions and landmarks. 
 

Unique Experiences

Travel to Another Amazing Spanish City

such as Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Murcia, or Granada

Live With a Spanish Family

at their Alicante home and soak up the language and culture as you live like a local

Learn Alongside Peers From Spain

and other countries at Universidad de Alicante, one of Spain’s newest universities with a modern campus and an international vibe

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Cities Reached From the Alicante International Airport

30 K

Students at Universidad de Alicante

377 K

Population of Alicante

Experience
  • Alicante harbor view
  • Alicante apartments and awnings

Your Destination

With a historic cultural heritage dating back thousands of years, Alicante is one of Spain’s booming port cities best known for its miles-long beaches, award-winning museums, and beautiful year-round weather. The city’s most iconic landmark, the medieval Castle of Santa Barbara, keeps watch over all of Alicante from its central location atop Mount Benacantil.  

Like other regions in Spain and Europe, Alicante is bilingual. Castilian Spanish is the primary language spoken by most residents but be on the lookout for the second most popular language, Valenciano. Additionally, you should take comfort in knowing that Alicante is considered one of the safest cities in Europe and is an excellent place to take your studies. From its large student population to its reliable public transportation network, first-class educational opportunities, green parks, and café culture, this budget-friendly city is the perfect place to live and learn abroad.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Alicante. 

The Culture

alicante student sunglasses city overlook

Excursions & Activities

  • Enjoy weekend trips to emblematic Spanish cities  
  • Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in Granada, Madrid, Seville, or Valencia  
  • Take day trips to explore the Alicante Province or the Valencia region  
  • Explore sites like Guadalest Castle, the Canelobre Caves, the Algar Waterfalls, or Altea on the Mediterranean coast     
  • Go on walking tours of the different neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns  
  • Try your hand at cooking delicious authentic tapas 
  • Enjoy the rich local culture and partake of local traditions with local peers 
alicante lab visit

Projects

Internship: A for-credit internship (in English or in Spanish) allows students the opportunity to gain practical real-world work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program have a weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience.   

Directed Independent Research: This academic project (in English or in Spanish) is designed for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Alicante Director and home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Alicante or Spain. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with the topic of exploration and the significance of the research topic as it relates to Alicante/Spain, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics.   

Program Blogs

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From CIEE

Alicante, city of culture: Teatro Principal

By Laura Cremades at CIEE

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What People are Saying

  • "I loved the homestay and my host mom is a gem. She is absolutely wonderful and made my experience truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

    Elise, Babson College, Spring 17

  • "I really loved this program and felt like the professors created an awesome environment that allowed the students to feel comfortable, but still challenged us."

    Margaret, Pennsylvania State University, Spring 17

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Academics

Academics

In the Language and Culture program, students will take courses (in English or Spanish) at CIEE and CIEE’s partner university, Universidad de Alicante, worth a total of 13-16 credits including a required language class. 

Note for students taking Direct Enrollment courses at the University of Alicante: Students are required to stay in Alicante until they have completed their classes. Official host institutions’ fall exams are in January, and official host institutions’ spring exams are in June. However, early exams in December and May may be possible, and they should be confirmed on an individual basis with the professor at the start of the regular semester session, during the add/drop period. Please note that it is up to the discretion of each professor to allow the taking of final exams before the start of the official examination period. If it’s not offered, a proctored exam would be held on the official exam date in January/June. As it is impossible to confirm your exam schedule prior to your arrival, if your priority is to leave Alicante as soon as your university finals are finished, please book an airline ticket with a low change fee or a flexible departure date.

Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals. 

GPA

2.5 

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

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.

Requirements

All students take four to five courses per semester, for a total program credit of 13-16 U.S. semester credits. All students take: 

  • One 4 U.S. credit language class during the semester 
  • Three to four elective courses in English and/or in Spanish at CIEE and/or the University of Alicante 
    • For any student choosing to take a content course in Spanish, a minimum of four semesters of college-level Spanish is strongly recommended.   
  • Online Course Options: substitute up to one ASU online area studies course (after required minimum 12 credits in-person courses)

Program Credit

Total credit: 13-16 U.S. semester/ 19.5-24 quarter credits

Course Credit

  • CIEE Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  
  • CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours 
  • CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 research hours 
  • Universidad de Alicante Courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 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

CIEE courses are held at CIEE Alicante with other CIEE students only. Students should expect to have daily homework assignments and continuous assessments. Most courses combine lectures with local field trips and excursions to help students gain a better understanding of the local culture.  Attendance is mandatory and absences affect final grades.  

Universidad de Alicante courses tend to be lecture-style. It is the student’s responsibility to demonstrate that they can analyze and discuss themes mentioned in-class lectures, debates, and discussions. 

ASU Courses: You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. Some are earning their degrees entirely online, while others, like you, are supplementing their education with an online course. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online. Most ASU online courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no set log-in times, but make sure to verify this before the add/drop deadline in case you want to make a change.

Class Format

CIEE courses are scheduled Monday through Thursday, and typically include local field trips and excursions. Universidad de Alicante courses can be scheduled Monday through Friday, and may include class lectures, debates and discussion.  

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5 weeks long in semesters and 6 weeks long in the summer, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end. You’ll need a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer with a download speed higher than 25 Mbps, as well as access to email, productivity software like Microsoft Office and other applications needed to perform a variety of educational functions. Most course materials you will need are available online. Since you are working mostly or entirely asynchronously, you’re given deadlines for your assignments by your instructor or in your syllabus, but you can work at your own pace within these due dates. Most instructors suggest a recommended pace to optimize your learning, but you have the flexibility to complete your ASU courses while pursuing your studies at your CIEE location.

Grading

In CIEE and Universidad de Alicante-Centro Superior de Idiomas courses, students are graded based on quizzes, exams, homework assignments, research papers, oral presentations, and class participation. Some include compulsory field trips with special assignments. Attendance to class is required. 

Grades in the Universidad de Alicante regular courses can be based on a final exam, final project, or final presentation only.  

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. As a U.S. institution of higher education, the grading practices should be familiar to any CIEE student. ASU awards grades of "A+," "A," "A-," "B+," " B," "B-," "C+," "C," "D," or "E.” “Pass/fail” or “Audit” is not allowed for CIEE students. Please see the CIEE Academic Manual for Students for more information about your grades.

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.

Language of Instruction

English and Spanish  

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.

Courses

Course Information

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Social Sciences

Course
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Semester Credit

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
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Semester Credit

University of Alicante 
Course offerings may vary from semester to semester. Courses are 4 U.S. credits unless otherwise noted.    

UA Centro Superior de Idiomas (CSI) language courses:   

  • Beginner A1  
  • Intermediate A2  
  • Upper Intermediate B1  
  • Advanced B2  
  • Proficiency C1 

UA Centro Superior de Idiomas (CSI) Spanish culture courses in English:

  • Intercultural Communication in Professional Contexts  
  • Spanish Cultures from an Intercultural Perspective

UA Centro Superior de Idiomas (CSI) Spanish culture courses in Spanish:

  • Español de los negocios (in Spanish) (Spanish for business). Pre-requisite: Intermediate 1 (A2).  
  • Turismo y cultura gastronómica española (in Spanish) (Spanish tourism and gastronomy). Pre-requisite: Intermediate 1 (A2). 
  • Transformaciones en la españa contemporánea: género, migración y diversidad  (in Spanish) (Transformations, in contemporary Spain: gender, migration and diversity) Transformaciones en la españa contemporánea: género, migración y diversidad  (in Spanish) (Transformations, in contemporary Spain: gender, migration and diversity 
  • La sociedad española del siglo XX a través de la literatura (in Spanish) (The Spanish society of the 20th century through literature). Pre-requisite: Upper Intermediate (B1).  
  • Enseñanza del español como L2/LE  (in Spanish) (Teaching Spanish as a foreign language). Pre-requisite: Advanced 1 (B2).  

UA regular courses in English

The University of Alicante offers a variety of courses in English:

ARTS & HUMANITIES

Language and Linguistics

  • Spring Semester
    • Linguistics Applied To Teaching English
    • General Linguistics I
    • English Phonetics And Phonology
    • English Pronunciation
    • English Lexicology
    • Stylistic Analysis Of English Texts
    • Intercultural Pragmatics In English
    • Influence Of English On Modern Languages
  • Fall Semester
    • General Linguistics II
    • Effective Communication In English I
    • Effective Communication In English II
    • English Pragmatics
    • Slang And Colloquialisms In The English Language
    • Professional And Academic English
    • History Of The English Language
    • The English Language Classroom And Ict
    • Discourse And Society In English-Speaking Contexts

Literary and Cultural Studies

  • Spring Semester
    • Literature And Visual And Artistic Culture In The English Language Classroom
    • Culture Of English-Speaking Countries
    • Theory Of Literature II
    • Mediaeval English Literature
    • Major Figures In English Literature I
    • Major Figures In English Literature II
    • Innovation In The History Of English Literature
    • North American Literature Up To The End Of The 19th Century
    • Contemporary English Literature
    • 18th Century English Literature
    • English Renaissance Literature
    • English Theatre Up To The 17th Century
  • Fall Semester
    • English For Specific Purposes: Cultural Management  
    • Theory Of Literature I
    • Literature And Cinema In English-Speaking Countries (*)
    • Modern English Literature
    • 19th Century English Literature
    • Modern And Contemporary North American Literature
    • Anglo-American Criticism
    • Culture And Institutions In English-Speaking Countries
    • Theory Of Literature I

Translation & Interpreting

Please know that most courses will require specific level of Spanish

  • Spring Semester
    • General Reverse Translation A-B: Spanish-English
    • General Direct Translation C-A (I): English-Spanish
    • Economic, Commercial And Financial Translation: B-A/A-B (II): English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • General Reverse Translation A-C: Spanish-English
    • Legal-Administrative Translation B-A/A-B (I): English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • Advanced Legal-Administrative Translation B-A/A-B: English-Spanish Spanish-English
    • Interpreting B-A/A-B (III): English-Spanish/Spanish-English (*)
    • Audiovisual Translation B-A/A-B: English-Spanish/Spanish-English (*)
    • Literary Translation B-A/A-B: English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • Interpreting B-A/A-B (I): English-Spanish/Spanish-English (*)
  • Fall Semester
    • Linguistics Applied To Translation
    • General Direct Translation C-A (II): English-Spanish
    • Legal-Administrative Translation B-A/A-B (II): English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • Bilingual Terminology: English
    • Scientific And Technical Translation B-A/A-B: English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • Linguistic And Cultural Contrasts In The B Language: English
    • Interpreting B-A/A-B (II): English-Spanish/Spanish-English (*)
    • Economic, Commercial And Financial Translation: B-A/A-B (I): English-Spanish/Spanish-English
    • Advanced Literary Translation B-A/A-B: English-Spanish/Spanish-English

Humanities, History and Geography

  • Spring Semester
    • Geography Of World Regions
  • Fall Semester
    • Introduction To Human Geography

SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW

Business and Economics

  • Spring Semester
    • Market Research I
    • Art Management
    • Business Creation
    • English For Advertising And Public Relations
    • Human Resources Management
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • International Corporate Strategy And Management
    • Introduction To Statistics
    • Mathematics II
    • Operations Management
    • Organizational Design
    • Audiovisual Media Production
    • Quality And Environmental Management
    • Research In Tourism
    • Sociology Of Deviance
    • Sociology Of Migration
    • Strategic Business Management II
    • Strategic Marketing
    • Introduction To Macroeconomics (Degree In Business Administration)
    • Marketing Research
  • Fall Semester
    • Fundamentals Of Social Work
    • Commercial Distribution
    • Contemporary Economic, Social And Political History
    • Creative Strategy And Conceptualisation
    • Fundamentals Of Business Economics
    • Intermediate Microeconomics
    • International And Spanish Economic History (19th & 20th Centuries)
    • Economic Policy
    • Social Change And Communication
    • Sociology Of Consumption
    • Statistics And Introduction To Econometrics
    • Strategic Business Management I
    • World Economic History (19th And 20th Centuries)
    • History Of Economic Analysis
    • Introduction To Microeconomics (Degree In Business Administration)
    • Mathematics I (Degree In Business Administration)
    • Economics Of Development

Law  

  • Spring Semester
    • Introduction To Political Science  
    • Research Methods In The Social Sciences
    • Introduction To Civil Law And Personal Law
    • Introduction To Procedural Law
    • Philosophy Of The Law
    • Financial And Tax Law II
    • Sociology Of International Relations
  • Fall Semester
    • Introduction To Sociology
    • Sociology Of Law
    • Quantitative And Qualitative Research Techniques
    • History Of Spanish Law And Institutions
    • Theory Of Law
    • Financial And Tax Law I
    • Private International Law
    • The Spanish Constitution And Its Sources
    • Private International Law In The Multicultural Society
    • Design And Management Of International Business
    • International Taxation
    • Procedural Law

Tourism

  • Spring Semester
    • Cultural Heritage (*)
    • Tourist Territorial Resources (*)
    • Human Resource Management And Planning In Tourism Organisations (*)
    • Sociology Of Tourism (*)
    • Operations And Production Processes In Tourism Companies (*)
    • Regional Tourism Planning (*)
    • Anthropology Of Tourism (*)
    • Computer Science Applied To Tourism (*)

(*) Registration on this course could be subject to the availability of places in the group.

  • Fall Semester
    • Introduction To Economics (*)
    • Introduction To The Geography Of Tourism (*)
    • Tourism Market Research (*)
    • Civil Legislation For Tourism (*)
    • Fundamentals Of Business Economics (*)
    • Market Structures (*)
    • Accounting (*)
    • Global Economics Of Tourism (*)
    • Advertising And Public Relations In Tourism
    • Typologies Of Tourist Sites (*)
    • Cultural Heritage (*)
    • Tourist Territorial Resources (*)
    • Human Resource Management And Planning In Tourism Organisations (*)
    • Sociology Of Tourism (*)
    • Operations And Production Processes In Tourism Companies (*)
    • Regional Tourism Planning (*)
    • Anthropology Of Tourism (*)
    • Computer Science Applied To Tourism (*)

(*) Registration on this course could be subject to the availability of places in the group.

SCIENCES

Biology

  • Spring Semester
    • Biochemistry I
    • Cellular Biology
    • Introduction To Research In Biology
    • Ecology
    • Plant Biodiversity
    • Plant Physiology: Nutrition, Transport And Metabolism
    • Molecular Techniques
    • Structural And Functional Techniques
    • Modelling Ecological Systems
  • Fall Semester
    • Chemistry
    • Fundamentals Of Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Botany
    • Ecology Of Populations And Communities
    • Advanced Microbiology
    • Advanced Genetics  

Mathematics

  • Spring Semester
    • Game Theory
    • Time Series

Chemistry

  • Spring Semester
    • Inorganic Solids
    • Advanced Organic Chemistry
    • Quality In Analytical Laboratories
  • Fall Semester
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Thermodynamic Chemistry
    • Advanced Physical Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

Architectural Technology/Fundamentals of Architecture

  • Spring Semester
    • Applied Physics 1
    • Urban Planning 3
    • Structures 2
    • Urban Planning 5
    • Structures 3
    • Drawing 2  
    • Drawing 3  
    • The Structure In An Architectural Project
    • Building Construction Workshop
    • Project Management
    • Graphic Analysis And Ideation 1
    • Mathematics Fundamentals 2
    • Advanced Building Systems
    • Architecture Design Studio 7
  • Fall Semester
    • Fundamentals Of Mathematics 1  
    • Applied Physics 2  
    • Architecture Design Studio 4
    • Architecture Theory 3
    • Urban Planning 2
    • Urban Planning 1  
    • Basic Building Systems
    • Architecture Design Studio 6
    • Urban Planning 4
    • Singular Building Systems
    • Graphic Analysis And Ideation 12     

Civil Engineering

  • Spring Semester
    • Mechanics For Engineers
    • Reinforced And Pre-Stressed Concrete Structures
    • Roads And Airports
    • Construction Materials II
  • Fall Semester
    • Fundamentals Of Chemistry In Civil Engineering
    • Urban Planning And The Environment
    • Metallic Structures
    • Port And Coastal Engineering
    • Geotechnical Constructions
    • Construction Materials I
    • Building And Construction Industrialized

Telecommunications

  • Spring Semester
    • Digital Electronics  
    • Communication Theory
    • Digital Electronic Systems
    • Digital Signal Processing
    • Video Engineering
    • Computers
    • Fundamentals Of Engineering Physics II
    • Transmission Media
  • Fall Semester
    • Basic Electronics
    • Circuit Analysis
    • Fundamentals Of Engineering Physics I
    • Basic Mathematics
    • Acoustics
    • Analog Electronics
    • Fundamentals Of Engineering Optics
    • Television
    • Networks
    • Digital Audio Processing
    • Digital Image Processing
    • Mathematics II
    • Advanced Audiovisual Systems

Computer Engineering

  • Spring Semester
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Mathematics Ii
    • Programming Ii
    • Computer Structure
    • Advanced Software Development
    • Computer Architecture
    • Software System Design
    • Database Fundamentals
    • Physical Foundation Of Computer Science
  • Fall Semester
    • Programming I  
    • Mathematics I
    • Programming Iii  
    • Operating Systems  
    • Database Design  
    • Operating Systems And Computer Networks Administration
    • Distributed Systems
    • Computer Engineering  

Chemical Engineering

  • Fall Semester
    • Reactor Design I
    • Simulation, Optimisation And Design Of Chemical Processes
    • Applied Physical Chemistry

HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing

  • Spring Semester
    • Psychology
  • Fall Semester
    • Biostatistics

Optics

  • Spring Semester
    • New Advances In Contact Lenses

EDUCATION

Education

  • Spring Semester
    • English: Literacy And Text-Based Teaching Methodology Inprimary Education
    • Basic Physiology  
    • Teaching Intervention In Physical Activity And Sports
    • Physical-Recreational Activities In The Natural Environment
    • Individual Sports II
    • Team Sports II
    • Physical-Recreational Activities In The Natural Environment
    • Meeting Specific Educational Needs
    • Teaching Mathematics: Geometric Sense
    • Physical Activity For People With Functional Diversity
    • Teaching And Learning Experimental Sciences II
    • Teaching Social Sciences: History
    • Teaching And Learning Mathematics In Primary Education
    • Evaluation In Physical Education
    • Independent English User
    • English: Reading And Writing And Teaching Methodology Based Text
    • Educational Psychology
    • Social, Cultural And Educational Changes
    • Teaching Mathematics: Number Sense
    • English Language Teaching
  • Fall Semester
    • Psychology Applied Physical Activity And The Sport Science
    • Fundamentals For Movement Control And Motor Skills Learning
    • Exercise And Training Physiology
    • Team Sports
    • Sea Sports
    • Theory Ans Practice Of Sports Training
    • Physical Activity And Quality Of Life
    • Prescription Of Physical Activity In Special Populations
    • Management And Innovation In Educational Contexts
    • Learning Difficulties And Developmental Disorders
    • Teaching And Learning Experimental Sciences I
    • Teaching Social Sciences: Geography
    • Teaching Artistic Expression
    • Integrating Communication Skills
    • Content And Language Integrated Learning (Clil)
    • English Language Teaching In Pre-School Education

UA regular courses in Spanish: The number of credits varies depending on contact hours  

https://web.ua.es/en/official-undergraduate-degrees.html

Language Pre-requisite: It is recommended that students have a minimum of four (preferably five) previous semesters of college-level Spanish. 

ARTS & HUMANITIES

  • Spanish: Language and Literature
  • Arabic & Islamic Studies
  • French Studies
  • English Studies
  • Catalan Studies
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Translation and Interpreting (German)
  • Translation and Interpreting (English)
  • Translation and Interpreting (French)

SCIENCES

  • Biology
  • Marine Studies
  • Physics
  • Physics + Mathematics (FISMAT) 
    (Begin 2024-25)
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry

HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Nursing
  • Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Medicine
  • Optics and Optometry
  • Speech Therapy (Begin 2024-25)

SOCIAL & LEGAL SCIENCES

  • Business Administration (ADE)
  • Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
  • Criminology
  • Law
  • Law + Business Administration (DADE)
  • Law + Criminology (DECRIM)
  • Law + International Relations (DERRII)
  • Economics
  • Geography and Land Use Planning
  • Public Management & Administration
  • Pre-school Education Speciality
  • Primary Education Speciality
  • Publicity and Public Relations
  • International Relations
  • Labour Relations and Human Resources
  • Labour Relations and Human Resources (EURLE Elda)
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Tourism
  • Tourism + Business Administration (TADE)
  • Gastronomy and Culinary arts
  • Marketing

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

  • Aerospace Engineering (Begin 2024-25)
  • Architectural Technology
  • Architecture
  • (Enrolment restricted to continuing students. This degree has been replaced by Fundamentals of Architecture)
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Engineering + ADE (I2ADE)
  • Fundamentals of Architecture
  • Multimedia Engineering
  • Robotic Engineering
  • Sound and Image in Telecommunication Engineering

CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

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

 

Program Options
Program Options

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.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE 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
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

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

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

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 Spring 2025 16 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $18,950
Program Fall 2025 16 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $18,950

*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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.

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.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $13,956**

Housing = $4,500***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $18,950

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††

Local Transportation = $150

Books & Supplies = $60

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $260†††

Total Costs = $2,380

Optional Housing

CIEE 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

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*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. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

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.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $13,956**

Housing = $4,500***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $18,950

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††

Local Transportation = $150

Books & Supplies = $60

Visa Fees = $160

Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500

Personal expenses = $260†††

Total Costs = $2,380

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*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. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + 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

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Rocío Díez

Center Director

Rocío oversees all semester and summer programs. Rocio, who joined CIEE in 2015, has extensive working experience in the fields of communication and cultural management. She holds a B.A. in...

Vanesa Ruiz

Program Manager

Vanesa was born and raised in Alicante and earned her BA in English Studies from Universidad de Alicante and a MA in Teaching. She has been working in the field...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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