ISA in Bilbao, Spain

  Spain

• Bilbao: 
Bilbao

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: Please refer to the ISA website

Description: Bilbao (Pop. 350,000) has gained recent fame for being home to the Guggenheim Museum constructed by Frank Gehry in 1997. Since opening its doors to the public the museum has spurred urban renewal projects throughout the city, closing off commercial districts to automobile traffic and creating more public spaces and public transportation. All of these developments make Bilbao an ideal place to spend an extended period of time.

Smart, cosmopolitan and just minutes from the coast, Bilbao is a great place for students. The University of Deusto is one of Spain's most prestigious private universities and was founded by the Jesuits in 1886. It is located directly across the river from the Guggenheim, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, several public parks and jogging and biking paths running the length of the city along the Nervion. Students will find Bilbao to be beautiful, easy to get around and an ideal place to study.

Highlights: * Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* On-site ISA office: The ISA office, conveniently located in the city, offers student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please refer to the ISA website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement: ISA's mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA is a Global Partner of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and supports NAFSA's efforts to advance international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1987