University of Granada

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.

Students attend classes at the University’s Centro de Lenguas Modernas. The University has dedicated this Center to the teaching of Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Language and Culture to foreign students and to their integration into Spanish society. The Centro consists of two beautiful historical buildings which have been totally renovated and equipped with modern classrooms, audio visual equipment, computer facilities and a library. Small groups are the norm and all professors are native Spaniards.

Unless AIFS students place into the advanced level Hispanic Studies and take two Honors courses at the University, they will not be in class with Spanish students. AIFS students in Advanced Hispanic Studies may attend a maximum of two University of Granada courses with Spanish students in any of the 21 different university schools or facultades.

Spanish students at the University can also take foreign languages at the Centro including English, German, Arabic, French and others. The Centro organizes a program of intercambios (conversation exchange). The professors of English are always eager to find American students to participate in this program.