| Institution | University of Salamanca |
| City and country | Salamanca, Spain |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Term | Semester |
| Approximate dates | Fall: September – December
Spring: January – May |
| Population: city/university | 180,000 inhabitants
30,000 students |
| Program description | Founded in 1218, the University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain. Its status is so great that the history of Salamanca itself is inevitably tied up in its story. The prestige of the university reached its peak in the 16th century, when Pope Alexander IV declared the university to be one of the principal seats of learning of Christendom, ranking with Paris, Oxford and Bologna. Christopher Columbus consulted the faculty before embarking on his famous voyage. Today the university has Colleges of Law, Liberal Arts, Science and Medicine. Students matriculate in the University of Salamanca which issues transcripts. Students fluent in Spanish who wish to participate in the superior level may enroll in many courses offered within the University. Other students take courses designed exclusively for international students taught by University of Salamanca professors in Spanish and validated by the University of Salamanca. |
| Housing options | Homestay or Student Residence
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| GPA requirement | 2.7 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Requirements | The program offers Spanish instruction at all levels. You are strongly encouraged to complete the beginning level of Spanish prior to participation. One year of college or two of high school Spanish required for the Intermediate level. All courses are taught in Spanish in both the Spanish Language and Civilization program and through direct enrollment. |
| Language Notes | Beginning language courses are counted as General College Credit. intermediate and advanced language courses are counted as Advanced Liberal Arts.
Babson students participate in a three-week intensive language orientation at the beginning of the term for which they earn 4 credits. |
| Credit Load | 15-18 credits per semester.
Elementary and intermediate levels: 6 credits of Spanish/9-12 credits of electives
Advanced level: 3 credits of Spanish/12-15 credits of electives. |
| Credits per course | 3 credits per course |
| Scholarships available | AIFS in Salamanca and Minority scholarships are available to students studying in Salamanca. For more information on the application process and deadlines, visit the AIFS website. |
| Non-credit internships | No |
| Other academic notes | Direct enrollment opportunities are available for advanced speakers. |
URL address | www.aifsabroad.com
www.usal.es |
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