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Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students with upper intermediate Spanish language skills that are interested in the humanities and social sciences and are motivated to gain a deeper appreciation of the realities of Nicaraguan society, especially issues of social issues, development, and post-revolutionary society.

Program Snapshot

  • Intensive, two-week Spanish language course prior to semester; specially designed CIEE course focusing on the political history of Nicaragua; and CIEE-facilitated visits to health, education, and sustainable development organizations
  • Prestigious Nicaraguan university; ideal for studying social justice and development
  • Nicaraguan homestay; cultural activities within Managua; and educational excursions to parks and nature preserves, as well as to such places as Las Segovias, the Caribbean coast, Granada, and León

Subject Areas

  • Anthropology
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environmental Health and Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • Law/Legal Studies
  • Nicaraguan Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language
  • Tourism

About Managua

Although lacking in grand structures and monuments, Managua offers vivid testimonies of Nicaragua’s history, the character of its people, and culture around every corner. Within a few steps of the city’s Lake Xolotlan lie the ruins of the Old Cathedral, one of the few structures that survived the 1972 earthquake. The 1,500,000 inhabitants of this capital city reside in its neighborhoods, which stand in the periphery of this old center and are home to working families, solidarity workers from abroad, and groups of students that in the evenings organize cultural, political, and social gatherings.

Where You'll Study

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua)

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua) opened its doors in 1956 as the metropolitan campus of UNAN-León, a university established in 1812. With the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution in 1979, the Managua campus came to concentrate most of the University’s intellectual activities and the majority of its students. In 1982, the campus became independent from UNAN-León, acquiring its present name and growing to be the most important public university in the capital of Nicaragua. Today UNAN-Managua has campuses throughout the country and has a student body of 24,000.

Thoughts From Abroad

There are many programs in Latin America that introduce students to the developing world. The Liberal Arts program at the CIEE Study Center at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua in Managua, Nicaragua is unique in that it is designed for students who do not want to watch underdevelopment from a distance, but instead want to have close contact with the reality of the poor in this part of the world. It is for those who want to “rough it.” Living in Nicaragua will give you the opportunity to experience a beautiful country that lived through a revolutionary process in the 1980s, which fostered a strong culture of solidarity that continues to manifest itself in the work of cooperatives, non-governmental organizations, and social movements striving to achieve social justice in today’s society. If you have a strong sense of adventure, are looking for a challenge, and yearn for making a change in the world, this is likely to be the study abroad program for you.

— Hector Cruz-Feliciano, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Hector Cruz-Feliciano, Resident Director, has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an M.A. from Illinois State University. In Guatemala, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer working with indigenous communities. He has taught at the University of Puerto Rico, Thomas More University in Nicaragua, and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His current research focuses on the relationship between neo-liberalism, poverty, and indebtedness in developing countries. Dr. Cruz-Feliciano was previously the CIEE Resident Director in Santiago, Chile.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15–18 semester/22.5–27 quarter hours
academic year: 30–36 semester/45–54 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Fall 20097/15/2009 - 12/4/2009
Academic Year 2009-107/15/2009 - 7/9/2010
Spring 20102/10/2010 - 7/9/2010
Calendar Year 20102/10/2010 - TBA

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009
Calendar Year 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200921 weeks
mid-July - mid-December
Academic Year 2009-1052 weeks
mid-July - mid-July
Spring 201021 weeks
early February - mid-July
Calendar Year 201045 weeks
early February - early December

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $10,900
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,476
    Housing and Two Meals Daily$2,350
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$10,900

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Visa Fee (average cost)$40
    Personal Expenses$800
    Additional Meals$300
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,000
    Total$2,640


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $19,600
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$14,826
    Housing and Two Meals Daily$4,700
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$19,600

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Visa Fee (average cost)$40
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,000
    Personal Expenses*$1,600
    Additional Meals$600
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$800
    Total$4,240

    *Academic year students are responsible for housing and meals during the break between semesters. A minimum budget of $600 per month during this period is recommended.  These additional expenses are not included in the Estimated Additional Costs listed above.


  • Spring 2010 $10,900
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,476
    Medical Insurance$74
    Housing and Two Meals Daily$2,350
    Total$10,900

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,000
    Personal Expenses$900
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$400
    Additional Meals$300
    High School Diploma Legalization Fees (average cost) $40
    Total$2,740


  • Calendar Year 2010 $20,800
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$16,026
    Housing and Two Meals Daily$4,700
    Total$20,800

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, housing, two meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on US East Coast departure)$1,000
    Personal Expenses*$1,800
    Additional Meals$600
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$800
    High School Diploma Legalization Fees (average cost) $40
    Total$4,440

    *Academic year students are responsible for housing and meals during the break between semesters. A minimum budget of $600 per month during this period is recommended.  These additional expenses are not included in the Estimated Additional Costs listed above. Housing and two meals daily are included for Calendar Year students during the two week intersemester break.


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.