Granada, Spain

Summer - Sustainable Development & Equitable Living Across Borders: Spain & Morocco

Study Abroad
Length:
Summer

At a Glance

Housing:

Homestay, Residence Hall

Credits:

6 per Summer

Language of Instruction:

English, Spanish

Language Prerequisites:

None

Visa Required:

Maybe

About the Program

Envision spending a summer abroad in the South of Spain, surrounded by the beauty of intercultural experience with art, architecture, and flamenco rhythm coursing through the rich land and cobblestone pathways; warm summer evenings after tapas aplenty and streets lined with vibrant orange trees. You’ll get this immersion and more with our Sustainable Development and Equitable Living Program at the crossroads of Europe and Africa. Based in Granada, but with academic connections and a field trip to Morocco, this program explores policies, mechanisms, and cultural paradigms of the topics at hand.

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Follow Your Academic Interests

Select from courses ranging from Art History to Biology.

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Live with Local Residents

You have the option to stay in a homestay for the summer.

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Travel Throughout Morocco

Travel by ferry and spend six days in Morocco.

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Visit Córdoba, Spain

Spend a day exploring Córdoba's Muslim and Jewish past.

Summer 2024

Program Dates:

May 22 - July 02

Application Deadline:

Estimated Cost:

$
5,408

Program Advisor

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Kayti Everette

Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

About the Destination

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Why Granada?

Live and learn the Spanish way of life during your summer study abroad in Granada. As a city many travelers insist is the must-see in all of Spain, Granada offers you one of the clearest windows into the country’s unique, multicultural history. 

Learn More About Granada

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Take in a 360° View

Get a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding area.

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Gain a New Perspective

Get involved with the small community through volunteer work.

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Trek Sierra Nevada

Granada sits at the foothills of this iconic mountain range.

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Just Explore

Befriend a local student through your intercambio language partner.

The Student Experience

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Housing

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  • Homestay
  • Residence Hall

Homestay

With locations throughout Granada, homestays offer you the opportunity to live like a local with a Spanish host family. Students in homestays receive two home-cooked meals per day (14 meals/week). Homestays offer single or double rooms, and private or shared bathrooms. In most cases, more than one IES Abroad student may be placed in the same home.

Academics

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

This summer program's academics focus on two components: On one hand, we offer unique courses in which students create learning communities, work in small groups with their professors to identify challenges related to the course content, and develop innovative, creative, multidisciplinary solutions to those challenges. On the other hand, we offer an extensive Spanish language program designed to enhance your language skills at the appropriate level in an immersive context. 

Courses

You will enroll in a total of 6 credits for the summer:

  • One area studies course in English (3 credits)
  • One Spanish language course or a second area studies course in English (3 credits)

These courses are taught at the IES Abroad Center by local faculty. You will complete your optional Spanish language course before departing to Morocco on the last week of the program. The area studies courses will be completed at the IES Abroad Rabat Center. 

To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.

NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.

IES Abroad Courses

Disciplines (7)

Art History (1)

Course name Term Language Credits
CU/AH 336 - The Heritage of Al Andalus Summer English 3
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Field Trips

Even though your adventure starts in Granada, our field trips take you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country. All trips are included in the program fee unless otherwise noted with ($).

NOTE: IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.

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Morocco

6 Days Summer

Travel by ferry and spend six days in Morocco with visits to Tangier, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Ceuta, and Rabat.

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Córdoba

1 Day Summer

Spend a day exploring Córdoba´s Muslim and Jewish past, with visits to the Great Mosque, the medieval Synagogue, and the House of Sepharad.

Program Cost

Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your current college or university to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your school's policies, and other factors.

Summer 2024

Tuition
$
4,127
Housing
$
1,146
Insurance
$
135
Total
$
5,408

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$7 Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from studying abroad. This is why we commit millions of dollars to our study abroad scholarships and aid.

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About the IES Abroad Center

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad. 

The IES Abroad Granada Center is at the heart of the city on Plaza Nueva, happening central point of this destination. With a view of the Alhambra, and walking distance to several schools of the Universidad de Granada, the Center is your study abroad hub.  

 

Orientation

Start at Home
Our Comprehensive Orientation & Re-Entry Experience (CORE™) begins at home with our virtual orientation to meet the IES Abroad Center staff, fellow students, and the city.
Arrive in Granada
Orientation continues when you arrive onsite with activities focusing on adjusting to Granada. Detailed information about other important topics is also covered.
Get to Know the City
Beyond orientation sessions, you will have opportunities to explore Granada before classes start to help you feel at home in your new environment.
On-Site Staff Support
Our experienced, trained, and dedicated local staff are on-site throughout your entire program to ensure you have the support you need during your abroad adventure.
Prepare to Learn
Feel prepared to begin classes with practical lessons, activities designed to help you learn your way around the area, and support from our dedicated student staff.

Health & Safety

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.

Support You Can Expect to Receive on Our Programs

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CISI International Health Insurance

In the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional.

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24/7 Emergency Support

Whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city.

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Mandatory Cell Phone Policy

Receive any emergency updates from IES Abroad staff via call or text.

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Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information presented at orientation by on-site staff.

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TripTracker System

Allowing you to share independent travel plans.

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Crisis Drills

So that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise.

Program Dates

Summer 2024

Program Dates:

May 22 - July 02

Application Deadline:

Requirements

  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Application Requirements
  • Passport & Visa Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

  • 18 years of age
  • In good standing at your home school
  • 2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • No previous Spanish language courses are required

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