API at The University of Salamanca

  Spain

• Salamanca: 
Salamanca

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: visit the API website for program dates

Description: API offers comprehensive two-week & month-long intensive language courses, as well as trimester, semester, summer and academic year study abroad programs to beginning, intermediate, advanced, and superior level students at the University of Salamanca. Semester/year programs include in language & culture, Hispanic studies, an integrated studies program in which students can take classes with Spanish students, and an international studies program which offers courses in English.

Highlights: Founded in 1218, the University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain, and was acknowledged by Pope Alexander IV to be one of the four great universities of the world. As a student in Salamanca, you will witness the historical nature of this moderately sized city, understand the significant role that it has played throughout Spanish history, and learn the purest form of Spanish still spoken in Spain today.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please visit our website using the link at the top/bottom of the page for more details

ON-SITE SERVICES Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Transit Pass, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Scholarships are Available. USD250-USD1,000 per semester. Application on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997