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Three programs exist for which coursework is aligned directly to the Spanish curriculum, and for which coursework can be pre-approved: therefore, credit in Spanish is guaranteed if courses are completed successfully. In Spain, you can choose among our programs in Granada, and Bilbao. Or you can choose to study in Latin America, in Costa Rica.
Other study abroad programs in Spanish-speaking countries are not evaluated directly by Spanish faculty and therefore Spanish credit is not guaranteed, and in some instances it might not be processed. To request articulation, go to "Study Abroad Course (299) Advisors," scroll to "Spanish" and complete the form.
Advising: Spanish majors and minors participating in the programs listed here are advised in academic matters by the Spanish advisor. For all other matters (finances, accommodation, etc.) students should contact LAS International Programs (las-studyabroad@illinois.edu).
Education abroad is more accessible than you might think. Please consult with your advisors to determine your possibilities.
Departmental scholarships for study abroad are available.
The Safety Abroad website provides detailed information, resources, and tips to students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad.
PROGRAMS SUPERVISED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE (courses are pre-approved):
A. SPAIN
CEGRI, Granada (Spain)
Students must have completed Spanish 141 (or equivalent) prior to start of program
Fall, spring and summer options
Minimum GPA 2.5 (3 preferred)
Based in The Centro Granadí de Español (CEGRI)
Core curriculum includes courses in culture, history, art history, law, literature and linguistics
Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao (Spain)
Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Students must have completed Spanish 141 (or equivalent) prior to start of program
Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish can attend the summer Business program
Based in the University of Deusto
Fall, spring and summer options
Core courses in culture, business, politics and gastronomy
Internships possible (service, education, business)
B. LATIN AMERICA
Costa Rica
Instituto San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica Deeply discounted rate for Fall 2017! (rate applies for minimum of 5 students)
Students must have completed Spanish 141 (or equivalent) prior to start of program
Fall, spring and summer options
Based in the town of San Joaquín de Flores
Core courses in culture, literature, environmental studies
Ecuador, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Link to the program brochure: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11708
Fall, spring, and academic year options
The majority of course work will be taught entirely in Spanish
Minimum GPA of 2.50 (3.00 recommended)
Homestays are required
OTHER PROGRAMS
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Barcelona SAE in Spain
Link to program brochure: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11325
Fall and spring options
Strongly recommended to have completed at least one semester of 200-level Spanish
Minimum GPA of 3.00
Homestay options available
MSID Ecuador – International Development
Link to the program brochure: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10439
Fall, spring, and academic year options
Field experience is an integral part of all courses. Students spend 7 weeks engaged in coursework in Quito, followed by 6 weeks working as an intern or conducting a research project with a local grassroots organization.
Minimum GPA of 2.50 (3.00 recommended)
Homestays are required
Study and Intern at the University of Congreso in Argentina
Link to the program brochure: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11016
Fall and spring options
Located in Mendoza, Argentina
Offers various levels of Spanish language classes and internships
Minimum GPA of 2.80 (3.00 recommended)
Homestays are required
Tecnológico de Monterrey - Ciudad de México
Link to the program brochure: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10013
Fall, spring, and academic year options
Offers various levels of Spanish language classes
Minimum GPA of 2.90 (3.00 recommended)
Homestay options available
If you want to meet to discuss other options in Latin America or Spain, please feel free to schedule an appointment here: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=StaffMain.RequestInfo&Staff_ID=15773
LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS
The Spanish department is unable to offer language assessments for students who are not declared Spanish majors or minors and/or who are studying abroad in programs we do not supervise directly. If Spanish evaluations are needed for programs other than LAS Barcelona, Deusto, Costa Rica or Granada, please contact the sponsoring department and College directly.
Exception: IPENG programs’ students (Engineering students) and Fullbright applicants can contact Dr. Pilar Martínez-Quiroga at pquiroga@illinois.edu.
Be aware that all petitions will be processed within 3-6 working days from the moment they are received. Please plan accordingly. The Department of Spanish and Portuguese does not have the staff to accommodate urgent requests.
For graduate students requiring a Spanish reading proficiency exam, please visit our graduate website
CONTACT
- Brady Hughes, Spanish Undergraduate advisor (bahughe2@illinois.edu)
- Ann Abbott, Director of Undergraduate Studies (arabbott@illinois.edu)