About Study Abroad in Seville, Spain - Universidad de Pablo Olavide Spring Program
Spend a transformative spring semester in Seville, Spain, where you'll experience the archetypal Spain of intimate flamenco venues, crowded tapas bars, and orange-tree scented plazas while earning your degree. Based at Universidad de Pablo Olavide (UPO), a modern 345-acre campus located just 30 minutes from Seville's historic city center, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: classes in contemporary facilities paired with immersion in one of Spain's most culturally rich destinations.
The Multidisciplinary Studies program is designed for undergraduate students (first year through senior) who want to continue their degree abroad while exploring diverse academic interests. You can take up to 5 courses for a maximum of 15 semester credits, with options spanning International Business, Communication, STEM, Hispanic Studies, and Spanish language instruction at six proficiency levels—from beginner to advanced. Whether you have no Spanish background or are already fluent, you'll find courses taught in both English and Spanish to match your language level. Spanish language courses are highly recommended to maximize your cultural immersion, and you'll take an online placement test before arrival to ensure proper course placement.
Your inclusive program fee covers tuition, housing (homestay or student residence apartment), meals, health insurance, 24/7 emergency support, a city transport pass, and a rich calendar of cultural activities and day excursions. You'll explore World Heritage Sites including Granada's Alhambra Palace and Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral, discover the ancient port city of Cádiz, and have the option to extend your experience with 3-day trips to Lisbon and Morocco. Living with a Spanish host family or in a furnished student apartment, you'll integrate deeply into Sevillano life while receiving support from AIFS Abroad's on-site director and staff.
Beyond the classroom, you'll participate in guided city tours of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower, the Royal Palace, authentic tapas tours, flamenco shows, and explorations of historic neighborhoods like the Jewish Quarter and Triana. You'll experience local festivals including Feria de Abril and Semana Santa processions, attend archaeological site visits, and connect with a global alumni network. This program is ideal for students seeking academic rigor alongside genuine cultural engagement, with rolling admissions and a minimum 2.7 GPA requirement. Whether you're studying business, humanities, sciences, or languages, you'll return home with expanded academic knowledge, fluency in Spanish, lifelong friendships, and a deeper understanding of Spanish culture and yourself.