CIEE-Seville: Liberal Arts
Program Details
| Program Location |
Seville, Spain
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31023
|
| Duration |
Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
09/01/25 to 12/12/25
|
| Past Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/12/25 to 05/16/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Students applying for programs in Spain must have a valid, usable passport at the time of application. Passport must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
Liberal Arts in Seville is designed for students with advanced language ability who want to achieve fluency in Spanish and pursue course work in a wide variety of fields. Participants are encouraged to enroll in regular university courses where they can get to know Spanish students and experience typical Spanish university life.
Seville is the political, religious, cultural and intellectual capital of Andalucia. The city's cathedral and the royal Alcazar Palace, located in the historic city center, exhibit the influences of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures that flourished in Seville until the late 15th century. Ferdinand and Isabella sent Columbus, Magellan and Vespucci to the new world from the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
Students applying for programs in Spain must have a valid, usable passport at the time of application. Passport must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
The program is open to any Purdue undergraduate student who has reached sophomore standing (completed two full semesters of university) by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: 4 Sem Spanish
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Health and Human Sciences]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
The Liberal Arts program is located in the humanities faculty of the University of Sevilla. After a three-week intensive language course, students enroll in four courses taught in Spanish. Students earn between 15-18 credits.
In addition to a range of courses offered by CIEE, students can enroll directly in courses at any of the schools at Universidad de Sevilla or Universidad Pablo de Olavide. From art history to service-learning, there’s plenty to inspire you. Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a scheduled CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score.
All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
Please see the CIEE website for more course information.
Excursions
The program will offer several excursions and activities, which may be day or overnight trips. Please see the CIEE website for more details. While exact excursions and activities are subject to change, some examples may include:
- Join in Flamenco lessons, take a bike tour, participate in language exchanges with Spanish university students, practice new sports in the Guadalquivir river, and more, with new local friends. New activities are offered all the time throughout the semester.
- Join a group that matches your interests – sports, environment, food and wine, etc. Groups include Spanish students, meet throughout the semester, etc.
- Get an insider’s view of iconic places like Parque de María Luisa, Plaza de España, Catedral de Sevilla, Archivo de Indias, Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes, and many more amazing locations spread all around the city.
- Participate in excursions to other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía. In the past, students have travelled to cities such as Córdoba, Cádiz, Malaga, Jerez, etc.
- Explore and step back centuries in time with a tour of Roman ruins in Italica or the medieval city of Carmona.
Housing
Students have the option to live with a host family or in a residence hall. Homestays include all meals. In general, students should expect to commute on this program.
More information about housing options can be found on the CIEE website.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The Program and Housing Fees include: Tuition, housing (homestay or residence hall), excursions, and on-site orientation. For homestay housing, meals are included. For non-homestay options, please budget for the meal cost below.
Please note: additional housing options may be available for an additional cost. Please see CIEE website for more information.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$13,756.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$5,000.00 |
| Insurance |
$194.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,250.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$160.00 |
| Visa |
$160.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$60.00 |
| Meals |
$1,040.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$260.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
CIEE has scholarships available, more information can be found
HERE.
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Program |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Program |
Sep 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
