Liberal Arts
Unique Experiences
Improve Your Spanish
language skills and abilities by choosing from Universidad de Seville’s Cursos Concertados course offerings along with other international students.
Learn About Spanish Culture
and create long-life friendships living with a homestay family or at a dorm along with other local Spanish students.
Enjoy Living in a Cosmopolitan City
with an amazing sociocultural nightlife that will make you fall in love with Seville and its way of living.
60
Coldest Temperature (In Fahrenheit)
18th century
Time of Construction of the Palace Housing Ciee
150
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER
Your Destination
Seeking a life-changing experience in Spain? Then Seville is your destination. As a Liberal Arts student, you are about to embark on an intercultural journey full of learning opportunities. You will have the chance to live in a vibrant cosmopolitan city with many opportunities to experience the business entrepreneurial personality of Sevillanos firsthand. Don’t miss the occasion to explore Seville’s colorful streets, become captivated by the immemorial culture surrounding you, and fall in love with the heart of Andalucia. Discover a city brimming with life and history and learn how it has evolved through the centuries and inspired the rest of the world.
Seville is a welcoming city that will captivate you immediately. Enjoy its tranquility and wander the streets during the day, taking in the Guadalquivir River, followed by tapas and flamenco, the highest form of art and expression in Southern Spain. The cuisine of Seville is an art form in itself and boasts very special regional artisan dishes. And don’t forget about the city’s vibrant nightlife and incredible weather all year round.
CIEE Seville is in the historic downtown neighborhood of “Santa Cruz”, very close to the University of Seville’s main campus. Study and make local friends in an 18th-century palace while enjoying a large variety of weekly cultural activities and events. No better way to improve your intercultural skills and abilities.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Onsite local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Seville.
Are you ready to capture your Seville experience? Come and join us!
The Culture
Featured Excursion
Join us on a magical overnight excursion to the beautiful and astonishing city of Granada. Famous for its grand Islamic architecture, Alhambra palaces, free tapas culture, and iconic monuments, Granada is a once-in-a-lifetime must-see.
Other Excursions & Activities
- Make lifelong friendships with local Spanish students through weekly fun and engaging activities all around the city
- Explore beyond Seville and participate in overnights, day trips, and excursions to discover other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía. Past destinations included Córdoba, Cádiz, Málaga, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Aracena, and many others.
- Engage in fun sports activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco, ceramics classes, and many more. Try kayaking the Guadalquivir River at sunset or hiking in the “Sierra Norte”. Become a Sevillano and see for yourself Seville’s social lifestyle while engaging with the local community. Seville’s lifestyle will make you fall in love with Spain’s traditions and customs.
- Soak up Spanish culture through neighborhood visits to some of the most emblematic locations such as Triana, Santa Cruz, etc. Get ready for the unexpected, you’ll love it!
- Join a group that matches your interests – sports, environment, food and wine, etc. Groups include Spanish students and meet throughout the semester.
Projects
- Volunteering. Give back and create a deeper connection to Seville’s local community. Students have opportunities to volunteer at local NGOs, local associations and organizations, youth centers, and more
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Internships: There are plenty of options to earn credit and beef up your resume with international experience in the Spanish working market. Help improve logistics and customer relations, build finance reports in Excel, analyze competitors, develop marketing plans, audit local Andalusian companies, and more. Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
- Independent Research Project: Gain credit for completing an individual research course in a field of special interest under the supervision of a local faculty member. The central goal is a substantive paper or written report containing significant analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic.
Local Engagement
- Cultural Language Assistant: Become an ambassador of the US at local public schools in Seville. You will be collaborating with local teachers facilitating fun and engaging intercultural activities with children and/or teenagers.
- ”Mejor en Español” conversation exchange program: Peer-to-peer language-related activities along with local university students to improve your Spanish language skills and abilities by leaps and bounds.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Seville offers two housing options to meet the needs of all students who want to comfortably enjoy the city while living in a culturally immersive environment: Either living with families in homestays or with other local and international students in a residence hall. All housing options have convenient access to public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay, or a double occupancy room at a residence hall located within a 45-minute commute of CIEE Seville. Commute time from housing to host institution campuses may vary.
- Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.
- Residence halls have kitchen access, shared laundry facilities, and common spaces.
Select Housing: Includes a single room (shared bathroom and kitchenette with another CIEE participant) in a residence hall located under 30 minutes from CIEE Seville or a single studio (including private bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities) in a residence hall within 45 minutes from CIEE Seville. Commute time from housing to host institution campuses may vary. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Homestays: Three meals per day are included.
Residence Halls: Meals are not included. Students have access to the studio apartment kitchens.
Academics
The Liberal Arts program is designed to help advanced level Spanish students improve their spoken and written Spanish skills 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, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, or EUSA. From art history to service-learning, there is plenty to inspire you. Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a scheduled CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score.
CIEE Courses are taught by highly qualified professionals, many of whom are associated with the Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad Pablo de Olavide.
Universidad de Sevilla has been one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning since the 16th century and hosts some 75,000 students. Its many schools, departments, and institutes serve the educational needs of Spain’s most populous region.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) is the second-largest state university in Seville. Its 345-acre campus is 30 minutes from the center of the city. UPO offers undergraduate and graduate programs in traditional majors, as well as other areas, from biotechnology to translation. Modern facilities include campus-wide Internet access, sports facilities, science labs, and more.
EUSA (Estudios Universitarios Superiores de Andalucía) University Centre is a Spanish private university center founded in 1961 and affiliated with the University of Seville since 1996. Their official undergraduate degrees include Audiovisual Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, and Tourism. EUSA is one of the educational components that constitute the Campus Formativo of the Chamber of Commerce of Seville, a unique configuration located in the heart of Seville which has catered to the learning needs of over 55,000 national and international students.
CIEE Seville is located in a beautifully renovated palace, originally built in 1725. It is close to the Royal Alcazar palace and a 10-minute walk from the Universidad de Seville. The building features classrooms, a computer room, student services, the Language Resource Center, and the Liberal Arts team.
Note for students taking courses directly from Host Institution(s): Students are required to stay in Seville until they have completed their exams. 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. As it is impossible to confirm your exam schedule prior to your arrival, if your priority is to leave Seville as soon as your university finals are finished, please book an airline ticket with a low change fee or a flexible departure date.
Language placement – Prior to departure for Seville, all students take an online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score.
Language support – Our Language Resource Center is staffed by language professors and Spanish students majoring in Spanish philology, who help students with reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking. Tutorials on university course content are also offered. Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.
Internship Placement – Participate in our “Internship Fair” and practice your interview skills. Placement is determined by language ability, job skills, and background. Because Spanish firms make final selections, internships in a particular company are not guaranteed. Students have interned for organizations like Marketing Publicidad, Simetrycal, Mail Boxes, CLIC, CyO Arquitectos as well as smaller firms and companies.
Course Information
First-year courses at the University of Seville are not available for international students.
All students who take direct matriculation courses must stay to complete their classes and exams. Exact final exam dates will not be available until the beginning of the semester. CIEE Seville staff will be able to help students enroll in courses with early exams if necessary.
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
CURSOS CONCERTADOS AT UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA
Students may take at least one course to have access to the Universidad de Sevilla’s libraries and international educational environment. Cursos Concertados courses are for American University students only.
You may find Cursos Concertados syllabi online.
The following list of classes is for informational purposes only.
ART/GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY
- Cuisine Culture in Spain
- Culture and Society in Present-Day Spain
- Cultural Anthropology of Latin America
- Economy, Society and the Environment in Spain
- Flamenco: An Expression of the Culture of Andalucia
- Understand Flamenco through Dance
- Initiation to the Practice of Flamenco
- Photography: Theory, History, and Art Photography
- Political Transition and Democracy in Spain (1975-2000)
- Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso
- The Historical Projection of Three Cultures: Christians, Muslims, and Jews
- The Political Construction of the European Union
- The World of Classical Antiquity in Contemporary Popular Culture
- Wine in Spain: History, Culture, and its Economics
- Woman in Art: Visions from the Perspectives of Difference and Equality
- Women in the History of America
LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE
- Contemporary Spanish American Literature
- Contemporary Spanish Cinema
- Contemporary Spanish Women Writers
- Contrastive Grammar
- Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
- El Quijote (Don Quixote) within Hispanic Culture
- Introduction to Translation Culture, Vocabulary and Process
- Literary and Cultural Traditions in Spanish-Speaking Communities
- Literary Visions of Andalusia
- Literature and Cuisine: Reading, Writing, Cooking, Eating
- Painting in Literary Seville
- Psychology of Persuasion in the Mass Media: From Advertising to Propaganda
- Spanish in America
- Teaching English to Spanish Students: Methodology and Practice
- The Image of Spain on the Cinema Screen
- The Phonetics and Phonology of Spanish
- The Social Psychology of Language Learning
- Writing and Composition of Texts
Host Institution CoursesAll syllabi are posted on the universities´ websites.
You may refer to the Universidad de Sevilla website at www.us.es, the Universidad Pablo de Olavide website at www.upo.es, and EUSA website at www.eusa.es for more information.
UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA
First-year courses at the University of Seville are not available for international students.
Academic departments include:
- Arabic Language, Literature, and Area Studies
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics/Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Geography
- History
- Labor Sciences
- Law
- Mathematics
- Modern/Classical Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
- Philology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Social Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Studies of East Asia
- Tourism
UNIVERSIDAD PABLO DE OLAVIDE
Academic departments include:
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Economics/Business
- Education
- Experimental Sciences
- Geography/ History
- Humanities
- Labor Relations
- Law
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Philology
- Social Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sports Sciences
- Translation and Interpretation
EUSA, SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
Many classes offered in EUSA would meet major requirements in the areas of public relations, communications, and journalism. Students should have excellent language skills (especially in journalism) and concentrate class selections in those offered after the first year. This school also offers classes in literature, history, and politics.
Academic departments include:
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Audiovisual Communication
- Journalism
- Tourism
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 & 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
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
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 18 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $18,950 |
| Program Fall 2025 14 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $18,950 | |
| Program Fall 2024 14 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $18,950 |
| Program Academic year 2024-2025 36 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $36,950 |
*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, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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 = $13,456**
Housing = $5,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $18,950Estimated 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 = $160†††
Books & Supplies = $60
Visa Fees = $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $260††††
Total Costs = $2,390Optional 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
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.
*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
†††40 dollars/month
††††$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 = $13,456**
Housing = $5,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $18,950Estimated 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 = $160†††
Books & Supplies = $60
Visa Fees = $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $260††††
Total Costs = $2,390Financial 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.
*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
†††Transportation card $40 per month.
††††$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 = $18,950Estimated 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 = $160†††
Books & Supplies = $60
Visa Fees = $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $260††††
Other = $40†††††
Total Costs = $2,430Optional 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
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.
*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
†††Transportation card $40 per month.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
†††††Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required
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 = $26,956**
Housing = $9,500***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $36,950Estimated 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 = $320†††
Books & Supplies = $120
Visa Fees = $160
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $520††††
Other = $40†††††
Expenses during break = $600††††††
Total Costs = $3,510Optional 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
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.
*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
†††Transportation card $40 per month.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
†††††Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required
††††††Academic year long students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break
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
Our Staff
Salvador Parra
Center Director
Salvador has been working at CIEE since 2000 and is passionate about international exchange. He holds a degree in History and Geography from the University of Seville, and a Master of Business Administration.
José Luis Martinez
Academic Director
José Luis Martinez (Juli) has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish Literature (Theater) from the Universidad de Seville. He has been working with CIEE since 2002.
María Montes de Oca
Director of Student Life
María has been working at CIEE since 2007. She studied Journalism and Translation Studies (French and Italian) at University of Granada, and obtained a Masters degree in European Studies. Having...
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