Overview

Spend a semester or academic year in the charming and lively city of Salamanca, Spain with AIFS! Study a variety of academic program options at the University of Salamanca, home to a thriving international student population. Dubbed the “Oxford of Spain”, the prestigious university has a student population of approximately 30,000 students.

Academic Program Options in Salamanca (University of Salamanca)

Spanish and International Studies Program, International Business Studies Program, Integrated Studies with Spaniards Program (Spring Early Start participants only), Spanish Language and Culture Program (Fall Only), Optional Internship Course in Education ($550), Optional Early Start Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Preparation Program (Available with All Semester Programs)

Internships available
Volunteer opportunities available

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   Up to 15 semester credits depending on program and course selection

2. courses

   Wide variety of courses available; taught in English or Spanish

3. HOUSING

   Homestay with a local family. Additional housing options are available, see Optional Components for more detail

4. MEALS

   3 meals per day in the homestay

5. EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS

   Day trip to Segovia, a wine tasting day trip to Toro - an important wine region in Zamora, and a 3-day excursion to Lisbon, Portugal

6. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   Cooking classes, a tapas tour, guided walking tours, a Cathedral Tower climb, museum visits, welcome and farewell group dinners and more

7. HEALTH & SAFETY

   24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

8. ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR

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

Unique to Salamanca

9. • Study at one of the oldest universities in the world
     
   • The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
     
   • The Plaza Mayor is one of Spain’s most beautiful squares and popularly referred to as “Salamanca’s living room”
     
   • Internship and Volunteer opportunities
     
   • Beautiful medieval university town, easy to get around on foot
     
   • Live with a homestay family for cultural immersion

Optional Components

10. AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
    Airport transfers to and from campus

11. EXCURSIONS >>

    Barcelona (4 days) (spring and early start fall semester only)
    Marrakesh, Morocco (4 days)

12. HOUSING SUPPLEMENT >>

    Apartment supplement including meal allowance