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Locations: Salamanca, Spain
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: IES
Restrictions: UVA applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring Semester	2027	01-NOV-2026 **	Rolling Admission	21-JAN-2027	08-MAY-2027
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Fall Semester	2027	01-APR-2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Year	2027	01-APR-2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement:	3000 level, 4000 level, native	Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No
Housing:	Homestay, University dormitory	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Direct Enrollment at foreign institution, Internship, Study center	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Liz Wellbeloved	Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Anthropology, Art, Art - Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, Foreign Affairs, Geography, History, Internship, Law, Linguistics, Other Languages & Literatures, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish

Program Description:

Salamanca, Spain

Language & Area Studies

About the Program

Stroll through Salamanca's Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!), and you'll get lost in the beauty of the aged architecture, like the Baroque styling of the Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city. Study abroad in Salamanca where you can dive into the local student culture and let this charming city come to feel like home. In Salamanca, university culture will surround you in this city with a strong heritage of education.

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 15 to 19 per Semester

Visa Required: Yes

Housing: Homestay or Residence Hall

Language of Instruction: English & Spanish

Language Prerequisites: 2 or more semesters of college-level Spanish

Part-Time Internship (Optional): Included in program fee

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

Contact Us

Email: study@IESabroad.org

Phone: 800.995.2300

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The IES Abroad Difference

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

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

Learn More About This Program

IES Salamanca

IES Salamanca Program

Founded in 1991, the IES Salamanca program quickly developed a strong academic reputation based on its challenging curriculum and solid ties to the Universidad de Salamanca.

IES courses in Art History, Economics, History, Spanish Language and Literature, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology focus on Spanish language and Iberian culture, comparative studies of the Mediterranean basin, and comparative studies of Spain and Latin America. In addition, IES Salamanca arranges extracurricular opportunities to help you learn more about the Spanish people and culture.

Improving students' written and oral proficiency in Castilian Spanish is a major focus of the program; both the language and area studies courses are designed to build on the language skills that students already possess. Language courses are required and are offered at intermediate and advanced levels. All courses are taught in Spanish by faculty at the Universidad de Salamanca.

The IES Salamanca program is very closely linked to the life of the university. IES classes are held on campus, and the faculty who teach for IES hold regular university appointments, as does one of the IES Co-Directors. The University's Cursos Internacionales, or International Student Office, provides special services for IES students.

Students must enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester and may enroll in a maximum of 19 credit hours, including IES and university courses.

City of Salamanca

Situated on the northwestern corner of the beautiful Castilian plain not far from the border of Portugal, Salamanca proudly identifies itself as the home of one of Europe's premiere universities. The Universidad de Salamanca, nicknamed the "Oxford of the Spanish World," opened in 1218. Since then Salamanca has welcomed students from Spain and all parts of the world; it enrolls a resident student population of 32,000 and an additional 6,000 international students.

The combination of a large, famous university in a small, hospitable city makes Salamanca the ideal place to live and study Spanish language and culture. The IES Center is located in the center of the city, just steps from the Plaza Mayor and a five-minute walk from the "historic" campus of the Universidad de Salamanca. IES arranges tours of historical sites, attendance at theater, opera, and cinema, and informal dinner parties to enrich your academic experience of this charming city.