CIEE International Business and Culture Program in Seville, Spain

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Locations: Seville, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: U of A applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	11/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	01/08/2025	05/21/2025
Fall	2025	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Academic Year	2025-2026	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: TBD, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard	Type of Program:	External
Credit Hours Available:	Between 12-18 Credit Hours	Area of Study:	Business (Mktg & Logistics), Communication, Journalism
Program Duration:	Academic Year, Semester	Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Open to non-U of A students?:	No
Open to Graduate Students?:	No	Housing Options:	Homestay
COVID-19 Vaccination:	Vendor strongly recommends (CIEE); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Take your beginning and intermediate Spanish language skills to the next level while you explore international business at CIEE’s partner school, Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO). Courses are taught in English across a range of subject areas, including international relations, psychology, business, history, literature, science, and more. Students can also opt for a for-credit internship and gain practical work experience and firsthand insight into Spanish business culture. CIEE’s Language Resource Center offers individual tutorials to help students gain language proficiency for greater cultural immersion. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE

and get front-line perspective by participating in an optional for-credit internship in a Spanish company. Learn from company managers at Spanish and international companies like Inés Rosales, Basilippo, Xtraice, or Ybarra via company visits.

DEVELOP INTERCULTURAL SKILLS

that are essential for success in a global economy.

CHOOSE CLASSES IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH,

and explore the European economy, carry out field research in ecology, learn about foreign exchange markets, analyze how exercise enhances mood, examine the role of strategic business management in a globalized world, and more.

Excursions & Activities

Join in flamenco lessons, take a bike tour, participate in language exchanges with Spanish university students, practice new sports in the Guadalquivir river, and more, with new local friends. New activities are offered all the time throughout the semester.
Get an insider’s view of iconic places like Parque de María Luisa, Plaza de España, Catedral de Sevilla, Archivo de Indias, Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes, and many more amazing locations spread all around the city.
Participate in excursions to other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía. In the past, students have travelled to cities such as Córdoba, Cádiz, Malaga, Jerez, etc.
Explore and step back centuries in time with a tour of Roman ruins in Italica or the medieval city of Carmona.
Jump into campus activities at University Pablo de Olavide – choir, cinema, sports, fitness, volunteering – there’s lots to choose from.

Projects

Volunteer. Connect with the people of Seville and say gracias for your stay by pitching in at a local organization or school. Make the most of your Spanish language learning by practicing with Spanish students through a conversion exchange program. Participate in an optional internship with a Spanish company and help with logistics, customer relations, finance reports, marketing plans, auditing, and more.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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Programs : Brochure