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Study Abroad | Seville

Spain | Universidad de Pablo Olavide | May Term 2025
Seville, Spaiin, Plaza Espana
Seville, Spain cityscape.

Overview

Seville fits the bill for the archetypal Spain of intimate flamenco venues, crowded tapas bars and orange-tree scented squares busy with the throng of cheerful “Sevillanos”. The lively historic center encompasses the Real Alcázar (Royal Palace), Cathedral and Giralda Tower and the Barrio Santa Cruz (historic Jewish Quarter) and embodies the city’s rich cultural heritage as a Moorish capital and a prosperous 16th-century trading port. There is plenty to do, see and explore when you study abroad in Seville. The university campus is located 30 minutes by subway from the city center.

3 Weeks Not Enough? Stay Longer in Seville!

This May Term program can be combined with this summer program session in Seville for a longer study abroad experience:

Spanish Culture and Society + Effective Public Speaking

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    3 credits

  • Courses

    Spanish Culture and Society (taught in Spanish)

  • Housing

    Homestay or apartment

    Transport pass for subway travel to and from campus and around the city

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Cadiz (day trip)
    Granada and Córdoba (2 days)

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    Guided sightseeing tour of Seville, welcome meal, visit to the Royal Alcázar and Cathedral and flamenco show, farewell tapas

  • On-Site Program Director

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from campus

  • Housing Supplement

    Single room in a homestay

Program Details: Study Abroad | Seville Spanish Culture and Society

Dates

May 17, 2025June 7, 2025

Term

May Term

Institution

Universidad de Pablo Olavide

Application Deadline

March 1, 2025

Inclusive Fees

$5,290

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Areas of Interest

  • Cultural Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Spanish Language

Global Themes

  • Language, History and Culture
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Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Pablo de Olavide University (UPO)

Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO), founded in 1997, is one of the Spain’s youngest and smallest public universities. Named after an 18th century Peruvian intellectual, the university is a dynamic institution dedicated to educating the women and men of tomorrow through strong academic programs, innovative research, and a highly educated faculty. The University has a population of approximately 10,000 students and offers degree programs in a variety of academic fields.

The University is located on a beautiful 345 acre campus less than 5 miles from Seville’s city center. In addition to the many classroom building, a library, computer and science laboratories and two cafeterias, the campus contains a gym, a high performance table tennis center, indoor courts, an outdoor running track and playing fields.

The University library has open access stacks and contains 40 computer stations and 6 group study rooms. It is also wired to provide internet access for those students wishing to use their own laptop computers. In addition to its book collections, the library has over 940 academic journal and magazine titles as well as access to over 5,000 electronic publications in various languages.

The University has devoted more than 20 hectares of its campus to sports facilities.  Those include a gym, a sports pavilion, a high performance table tennis pavilion, soccer and rugby fields, a baseball field and an outdoor running track.  There are plans underway for an indoor swimming pool and various tennis courts.

Due to the University´s dedication to Latin American studies, Pablo de Olavide University has special agreements with the Indian Archives and the School of Hispano-American Studies through which students are able to gain access to important archives for their research.

  • Cultural Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Spanish Language
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A DAY IN THE LIFE Seville

Say ‘hola’ to Jhanvee, a college student from @WestVirginiaU who took over the AIFS Abroad Instagram story recently to answer questions about what it’s like to study abroad in Seville, Spain during her spring semester! Tune in as Jhanvee highlights what a typical day in the life looks like there.

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Living Abroad

Choose between a homestay or an apartment in a student residence.

HOMESTAY

Living with a homestay family is the best way to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Spain and students choosing this option find that it is often the most rewarding part of their study abroad experience.

  • Double room with another AIFS student
  • 3 meals a day
  • Weekly laundry
  • Single room available for supplement of $TBA per session

APARTMENT

Apartments are shared with other AIFS participants within a student residence.

  • Single room with individual fridge
  • Air conditioner/heater unit
  • Utilities included
  • Basic kitchen equipped with microwave and stove
  • Common areas such as gym, restaurant, swimming pool, gardens, study room, movie room shared with other residence students
  • Room cleaning once every two weeks
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 security
  • Please note that apartments may be co-ed.

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Seville

Transport Pass

For travel by subway to and from the University campus and around the city.

Culture

Seville fits the bill for the archetypal Spain of intimate flamenco venues, crowded tapas bars and orange-tree scented squares busy with the throng of cheerful ‘Sevillanos’. 

Architecture

Seville is ideal for exploring on foot. The historic center is largely pedestrianized and is made up of narrow, winding streets, perfect for walking.

AIFS in Seville Director, Summer Programs

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Edu Padial

Hola! My name is Edu and I have been working for AIFS since 2007, when I began coordinating language exchanges for AIFS students in Granada my hometown. From there, I began organizing more activities, weekend trips and even summer programs, which I continue to work on to this day. I studied Tourism and Work Science, an MBA, and then I worked and studied in London which was a great experience.

I love playing sports such as football, going snowboarding, running and so on. Another passion of mine is traveling, so it is a pleasure to work for AIFS, where I get to travel a lot, as well as enjoy all the activities we arrange for students. Each semester is a new experience and I absolutely love hearing about all your adventures!

I look forward to showing you Seville and sharing my language and the Spanish culture with you all.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Spanish culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities may include:

  • Guided sightseeing tour of the city
  • Welcome meal
  • Guided visit to the Royal Alcázar and Cathedral
  • Flamenco show
  • Farewell tapas
  • Other activities offered through the UPO

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Spain. Previous excursions have included:

Cadiz.

Cádiz

Discover the ancient port city of Cádiz, one of Europe’s oldest settlements. Includes round-trip transportation, guided tour of Cádiz, and all entrance fees.

  • Spain
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Cordoba.

Granada and Córdoba

Explore Andalucia’s rich Moorish heritage on a visit to these two historic towns: Includes round-trip transportation and accommodation, guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, the Albaicín neighborhood, and La Mezquita, the mosque-cathedral dating back to the 8th century.

  • Spain
  • 2 Days
  • Included in Program fee
Barcelona,Spain
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A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Deposit Deadline
    March 15, 2025
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 16, 2025
  • Program Begins
    May 17, 2025
  • Program Ends
    June 7, 2025
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    June 7, 2025
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,340
  • Boston
    $2,120
  • Buffalo
    $2,160
  • Charlotte
    $2,260
  • Chicago
    $2,280
  • Cincinnati
    $2,320
  • Columbus
    $2,220
  • Dallas
    $2,360
  • Denver
    $2,360
  • Des Moines
    $2,360
  • Detroit
    $2,200
  • Houston
    $2,400
  • Los Angeles
    $2,120
  • Miami
    $2,260
  • Minneapolis
    $2,280
  • New York
    $2,080
  • Newark
    $2,080
  • Orlando
    $2,260
  • Philadelphia
    $2,200
  • Phoenix
    $2,380
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,200
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,260
  • San Francisco
    $2,400
  • Seattle
    $2,360
  • St. Louis
    $2,280
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,120
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Ready to Study Abroad in Seville?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com