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Four 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 Barcelona, 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: The LAS-SP program in Barcelona is advised by the Spanish advisor, Ms Tasha Robles. Spanish majors and minors participating in the other programs listed here are advised in academic matters by Ms. Tasha Robles. 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
LAS-SP Year/Semester in Barcelona (Spain)
LAS-SP Year/Semester in Barcelona, Spain
Year-long and Spring program (founded in 1971)
Minimum of SPAN 228 and another 200-level or above course
Priority given to Spanish majors
Internships possible (competitive)
All advanced hours count toward degree
Advised by the Spanish Advisor (tmatos@illinois.edu)
Based at the Universidad Central in Barcelona and taught by University of Barcelona professors
Core curriculum includes courses in culture, communication, literature and linguistics
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
OTHER PROGRAMS
The Quito, Ecuador program has been put on hold for SP18, FA18, and AY18-19 terms. If you are primarily interested in studying abroad in Ecuador, please review our program with the University of Minnesota:
IAGE Provider: MSID Ecuador - International Development <https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10439>
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
- Zach Reed, Interim Spanish Undergraduate advisor (zreed2@illinois.edu)
- Ann Abbott, Director of Undergraduate Studies (arabbott@illinois.edu)