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Oviedo, Spain
Founded in the 16th century, The University of Oviedo has more than 40,000 students, 500 of whom are foreigners. Oviedo is the capital of the principality of Asturias. Its pre-Romanesque architecture sits among spectacular mountains and rugged coasts. Oviedo is a cultural mecca and a very walkable city which offers the best in modern living, in a fairly mild climate just five hours by bus to Madrid.
Study abroad students will take five courses in the Program for Foreigners, ranging from language to history and literature, all taught entirely in Spanish. Special options are available for education or computer information systems majors.
Students live with host families. Living with a specially chosen host family will enhance the experience and maximize the immersion into the Spanish culture. An on-site director is also available to assist students with any needs throughout their stay.
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City, Country |
Oviedo, Spain |
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Language of Instruction |
Spanish - Intensive Program for Foreigners |
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Subjects of Study |
Spanish Language, Culture, Literature, Education, Computer Information Systems. Other subjects as offered |
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Eligibility & Admission |
3 semesters of college level study Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale One language and one non-language professor recommendation |
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Semester Available |
Fall & Spring |
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Credits Earned/Term |
15 Credits |
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Application Deadline |
Fall Semester - March 1 Spring Semester - October 1 |
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Program Dates |
Fall Semester Spring Semester
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Program Costs |
Fees (to be paid to Canisius): Canisius tuition ($15,390), study abroad fee ($500) and mandatory health insurance (approx. $135 Fall 2013 and $225 Spring 2014). These fees include Canisius and Oviedo tuition, program costs, 3 nights accommodation in Madrid, and local excursions. Room and board with a Spanish family is 2500 euro (approx. $3,500) for Fall 2013 and 3125 euros (approx. $4,375) for Spring 2014. Costs to be paid directly by student: Transportation and other miscellaneous expenses are additional. Students doing the integrated program will have to pay for an additional month of housing. Currency conversion is estimated at 1 euro = $1.40 Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.
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Program Highlights |
On-site director to assist students Two days in Madrid Local excursions |
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Accommodations |
Home-stay in either city center or countryside |
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Travel Information |
Assistance with flight through travel agent. |
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Host Website |
University of Oviedo |
