Study abroad in Spain this summer

Spain

SUMMER IN SEVILLE: LITERATURE & CULTURE

May 16 – June 20, 2026 (five weeks)

Seville (Sevilla) is the capital city of Andalusia, one of the most visited, colorful, and historically significant regions of Spain. Seville 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.

Seville is 2.5 hours away from Madrid. Some of the most popular coastal regions in Spain, Huelva and Cádiz, are even closer, as is Doñana, one of Europe’s largest national parks. Participants will have a choice of residing with a Spanish family in a homestay or to choose a residence hall with Spanish and other international students.

LAIS 311: Peoples and Cultures of Spain
1 unit

LAIS 321: Literary Spain
1 unit (AILT, FSLT GSWE)

LAIS 300-level electives: One of two other courses at the 300-level will be offered
1 unit each

• Students choose two classes for a total of 2 units, all taught exclusively in Spanish. Students may receive major, minor or elective credit, as well as FSLT credit for LAIS 321. In addition to in-class learning, the program incorporates visits to various monuments and other places of cultural interest.
• Courses are taught at the Connecting Worlds Abroad (COWA) headquarters, conveniently located minutes away from the city center on foot with convenient access to the University of Seville as well as public transportation. Visit the COWA website for more details.

Please note that course availability may change according to student enrollment.

$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 $1,000 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 14. More information and the application can be found  here.
• Cost Calculator: Estimate total program costs and payments 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 with their needs while living in Seville. The faculty leader 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 leader

 

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, lunch, 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). Students in residence halls receive breakfast and dinner, Monday - Friday.

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 Granad

Application Deadline

February 16

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