AIFS Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: August - May (Academic Year), August - December (Fall Semester), January - May (Spring Semester)

Description: A lively city with more than 250,000 inhabitants, Granada is perched between the dazzling white peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the glistening blue Mediterranean of the Costa del Sol. With its wide plains, high mountains and sunny coastline, Andalucia retains some of the most picturesque scenery in Spain. Students see some of the most beautiful and intricate buildings of the medieval world in Andalucia.

AIFS students take courses at the University of Granada in anthropology, art history, economics, geography, history, literature, music, political science and sociology, plus Spanish language. There is also an Honors program with a concentration on Islamic studies. Fall and spring semesters begin with 80-hour language and cultural orientation, followed by a trip to Madrid and Castile. Students in the Spanish language program take elementary or intermediate language and composition courses and seminars in English and Spanish. Intermediate students integrate into the Language and Culture program focusing on language development and specific curriculum. Advanced students take Hispanic Studies focusing on aspects of Spanish culture.

AIFS program fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing, meals, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, visit to Madrid and Castile, and more.

Highlights: Founded by Emperor Charles V in 1526, the University of Granada is one of the most prestigious universities in Spain. Known for its Spanish as a second language teaching, the University has courses in language and culture to suit varied levels of expertise.

AIFS sponsors excursions to various Spanish cities and cultural activities in the city of Granada every month. Students visit the Alhambra and Generalife Palace, the Moorish neighborhood of the Albaicin, the Cathedral and Royal Chapel of Granada and the home of poet Garcia Lorca. Overnight excursions are arranged to the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, Seville and Cordoba. A day excursion is arranged to the Sierra Nevada or to Ronda. Activities include a welcome party, Sevillanas dance lessons, a day hiking through the hills and valleys of Granada, a photo contest, a flamenco show, basketball and soccer competitions, and weekly tapas evenings with Spanish students.

Students can participate in sports and social activities at the University, attend lectures, concerts and other cultural events. For a small fee students may take flamenco dance, salsa, Spanish guitar, photography and painting classes at the University Cultural Center. There is a University cinema and a regular schedule of plays and performances. Access to computers (with internet) and a wireless internet hookup for those who wish to bring their laptops is free at the AIFS Student Center and at the University.

Students can live with Spanish host families or in a student residence located a short distance from the AIFS office in Granada.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for cost information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. AIFS International and Study Again Scholarships are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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Year Founded: 1964