Study abroad in Spain this summer

Spain

SEVILLE: ACADEMICS & ATHLETICS

May 16 – June 20, 2026 (five weeks)

Addressing the needs of both students and student-athletes, this program takes your training to Seville, one of Spain's most important cities, balancing academic, cultural, and athletic activities. With a full-immersion language program, participants are quickly able to apply their lessons to real life in the homes, stores, streets, and stadiums of Seville.

Seville (Sevilla) is the capital city of Andalusia (2.5 hours from Madrid), one of the most visited, colorful, and historically significant regions of Spain. It is perhaps best known for being one of the most important Moorish kingdoms of the Middle Ages and the center of trade with the New World during the colonial era. In addition, many of the typically "Spanish" cultural phenomena that attract tourists (flamenco, bullfighting, tapas, orange trees, and olive orchards) are identified with this southern city.

All participants will have the opportunity to study Spanish, and athletes can train in a private gym, as well as attend local sporting and cultural events. Participants will have a choice of residing with a Spanish family in a homestay or in a residence hall with Spanish and other international students.

 

Applications for this program will be available starting December 1, 2025.

LAIS 221

2 units

Intensive Intermediate Spanish (fulfills General Education Requirement COM2)

$6,000 (homestay option)
$6,700 (residence hall option)

Costs are approximate, do not include airfare, and are subject to change without notice as a result of fluctuations in currency values and other factors. Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own transportation to and from the program location. Airfare and airport transfer costs are not included in the program fee..

• Scholarship Assistance: UR students are eligible to apply for the Holt Summer Study Abroad Scholarship. Selected recipients will receive approximately $2,000 toward the cost of an approved UR Summer Study Abroad program.
• Financial Aid: Students who anticipate needing additional financial aid should view the Nuts and Bolts section of this website and make contact with the Office of Financial Aid with questions.
• Student Athletes: You are eligible to apply for a Weinstein Grant to provide reimbursement toward the cost of airfare. The application deadline is February 16. More information and the application can be found  here.

 

What's included?

The program cost includes in-country transportation, entrance fees, lodging, and most meals during excursions, as well as travel, accident and sickness insurance to cover most medical problems students may experience while abroad. Students benefit from on-site staff to assist them while living in Seville. The faculty leaders and program assistant will be on-site during the entire summer term to assist students with academic and personal issues.

• 2 units of University of Richmond credit

• Course materials 

• On-site orientation 

• Welcome and farewell dinner 

• Excursions

• On-site supervision by faculty leaders

 

Orientation
During orientation on campus in the spring semester, participants will meet to receive important logistical and cultural information, and begin to prepare for their exploration of Spain. Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semester is mandatory.

Housing and Meals
Program participants have two housing options:

• Housing in private homes with carefully selected host families. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the host family. Living with Spanish families gives students the opportunity to learn more about Spanish language and culture outside the classroom.
• Housing in residence hall with other international students (additional cost)

Activities and Excursions

• Guided tours to main historical sites in Seville, such as the Cathedral, Metropol Parasol, the Alcázar or Royal Palace, and the Jewish quarter

• One-day excursion to a local beach

• Flamenco show

• Three day/two-night trip to Cordoba and Granada with visits to Cordoba's famous mosque as well as the Alhambra Palace in Granada

Application Deadline

February 16

Apply online through Gateway Abroad, our study abroad application portal.

Applications for this program will be available starting December 1, 2025.