What's Included

We invite you to study abroad in Spain with API at the Universidad de Granada! This intensive and immersive program is perfect for anyone looking to advance their Spanish language skills while living in one of Spain's most beautiful and fascinating cities.

Enroll in classes with students from around the world, improve your language skills, earn valuable academic credit, experience life in the city of free tapas and home to Spain's most visited tourist site, and explore all that Granada has to offer!

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

API Center

On-Site Orientation

Excursions

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Resident Directors

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Tutoring

Housing (including meals and laundry)

Language and Culture Tools

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program

View all opportunities and amenities

Application Requirements

Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Open to all levels of Spanish speakers
Completed API application
University Approval Form
One official transcript
Additional supplemental materials
Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa

Dates & Fees

Session	Program Dates	Program Cost	Application Deadline	Extended Application Deadline	Payment Deadline
Fall Early Start	Aug 30, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023	$14,900	Jun 15, 2023	No Extension	Jul 15, 2023
Academic Year Early Start	Aug 30, 2023 - May 24, 2024	Pricing Additional Information Academic Year students have an option for extending their study. Early Start Options: Both Option 1 and Option 2 include an early start option. This option may carry an additional fee depending on the session chosen. OPTION 2: Is a shorter term (ending in late March), and carries a reduced fee. Contact the API office for more information.	Jun 15, 2023	No Extension	Jul 15, 2023
Fall	Sep 25, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023	$11,900	Jun 15, 2023	No Extension	Jul 15, 2023
Academic Year	Sep 25, 2023 - May 24, 2024	Pricing Additional Information Academic Year students have an option for extending their study. Early Start Options: Both Option 1 and Option 2 include an early start option. This option may carry an additional fee depending on the session chosen. OPTION 2: Is a shorter term (ending in late March), and carries a reduced fee. Contact the API office for more information.	Jun 15, 2023	No Extension	Jul 15, 2023
Spring	Jan 26, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024	$11,900	Nov 1, 2023	No Extension	Dec 1, 2023
Spring Extended	Jan 26, 2024 - May 30, 2024	$14,900	Nov 1, 2023	No Extension	Dec 1, 2023

INTENSIVE LANGUAGE SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM

Academic Year students have an option for extending their study.

Early Start Options: Both Option 1 and Option 2 include an early start option. This option may carry an additional fee depending on the session chosen.

OPTION 2: Is a shorter term (ending in late March), and carries a reduced fee. Contact the API office for more information.

Excursions

API students participate in excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Granada programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

Please note: academic year students selecting Option 2 above (program ending in late March) will participate in fewer excursions. Please contact the API office for more information.

Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
San José and Cabo de Gata

Southeastern Andalusia boasts of some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches. Students explore the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, based in the town of San José. The park covers approximately 60 km of coastline, accompanied by cliffs of awesome grandeur. It has a wild, elemental feel and is far enough off the beaten track to seem positively deserted compared with most Andalusian beaches. It is a perfect place for hiking, sunbathing, picnicking, and relaxing.
Seville

Seville, capital of the Andalucía region of southern Spain, is a unique example where history, tradition, and modernity merge in an incomparable city. The core of Islamic Seville includes the area on the East bank of the Guadalquivir where the Cathedral, the Christian Alcázar, and the medieval quarter is known as the Barrio Santa Cruz is located today. To explore the city’s narrow streets and smell the orange blossoms in Spring while mingling with people at a cafe is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Málaga

A city, seaport and holiday resort on the Mediterranean in Andalucia, Málaga is the heart of the Costa del Sol, a major tourist region. Birthplace of Picasso, the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Málaga is blessed with sunshine and fantastic quality of life. Málaga provides a lively atmosphere including more than 30 museums and exceptional seafood restaurants alongside wide boulevards, swaying palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches.

Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
San José and Cabo de Gata

Southeastern Andalusia boasts of some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches. Students explore the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, based in the town of San José. The park covers approximately 60 km of coastline, accompanied by cliffs of awesome grandeur. It has a wild, elemental feel and is far enough off the beaten track to seem positively deserted compared with most Andalusian beaches. It is a perfect place for hiking, sunbathing, picnicking, and relaxing.
Seville

Seville, capital of the Andalucía region of southern Spain, is a unique example where history, tradition, and modernity merge in an incomparable city. The core of Islamic Seville includes the area on the East bank of the Guadalquivir where the Cathedral, the Christian Alcázar, and the medieval quarter is known as the Barrio Santa Cruz is located today. To explore the city’s narrow streets and smell the orange blossoms in Spring while mingling with people at a cafe is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Málaga

A city, seaport and holiday resort on the Mediterranean in Andalucia, Málaga is the heart of the Costa del Sol, a major tourist region. Birthplace of Picasso, the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Málaga is blessed with sunshine and fantastic quality of life. Málaga provides a lively atmosphere including more than 30 museums and exceptional seafood restaurants alongside wide boulevards, swaying palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches.
Cádiz

Cádiz has over 3000 years of history and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. For many years, Cádiz was the link between Europe and the New World which explains the many similarities between Cádiz and Havana, Cuba. A walk around the city center is a joy to the senses with the sea, the streets, the Cathedral dome and the colorful houses along the coast.
Córdoba

Córdoba’s rich cultural legacy stretches back over 2,000 years. Once the capital of one of the Roman provinces, it was captured in 716 by the Muslims. At that time, it was one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the world, with a population ranging between 250,000 and 500,000 inhabitants. Its unique mosque was constructed 1,100 years ago and has 1,000 columns. Other sites of interest include the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Jewish barrio and synagogue.
Las Alpujarras

This region of mountain villages lies on the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada mountains (Europe’s second highest mountain range after the Alps) with breathtaking valleys and gorges that run down towards the Mediterranean coast. The villages of Capileira, Bubión, and Pampaneira, located at the Poqueira ravine, have a unique whitewashed North African style. The area allows the traveler to experience the natural beauty while hiking the many trails that connect the different villages.

Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
San José and Cabo de Gata

Southeastern Andalusia boasts of some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches. Students explore the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, based in the town of San José. The park covers approximately 60 km of coastline, accompanied by cliffs of awesome grandeur. It has a wild, elemental feel and is far enough off the beaten track to seem positively deserted compared with most Andalusian beaches. It is a perfect place for hiking, sunbathing, picnicking, and relaxing.
Seville

Seville, capital of the Andalucía region of southern Spain, is a unique example where history, tradition, and modernity merge in an incomparable city. The core of Islamic Seville includes the area on the East bank of the Guadalquivir where the Cathedral, the Christian Alcázar, and the medieval quarter is known as the Barrio Santa Cruz is located today. To explore the city’s narrow streets and smell the orange blossoms in Spring while mingling with people at a cafe is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Málaga

A city, seaport and holiday resort on the Mediterranean in Andalucia, Málaga is the heart of the Costa del Sol, a major tourist region. Birthplace of Picasso, the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Málaga is blessed with sunshine and fantastic quality of life. Málaga provides a lively atmosphere including more than 30 museums and exceptional seafood restaurants alongside wide boulevards, swaying palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches.

Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
San José and Cabo de Gata

Southeastern Andalusia boasts of some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches. Students explore the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, based in the town of San José. The park covers approximately 60 km of coastline, accompanied by cliffs of awesome grandeur. It has a wild, elemental feel and is far enough off the beaten track to seem positively deserted compared with most Andalusian beaches. It is a perfect place for hiking, sunbathing, picnicking, and relaxing.
Seville

Seville, capital of the Andalucía region of southern Spain, is a unique example where history, tradition, and modernity merge in an incomparable city. The core of Islamic Seville includes the area on the East bank of the Guadalquivir where the Cathedral, the Christian Alcázar, and the medieval quarter is known as the Barrio Santa Cruz is located today. To explore the city’s narrow streets and smell the orange blossoms in Spring while mingling with people at a cafe is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Málaga

A city, seaport and holiday resort on the Mediterranean in Andalucia, Málaga is the heart of the Costa del Sol, a major tourist region. Birthplace of Picasso, the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Málaga is blessed with sunshine and fantastic quality of life. Málaga provides a lively atmosphere including more than 30 museums and exceptional seafood restaurants alongside wide boulevards, swaying palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches.
Cádiz

Cádiz has over 3000 years of history and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. For many years, Cádiz was the link between Europe and the New World which explains the many similarities between Cádiz and Havana, Cuba. A walk around the city center is a joy to the senses with the sea, the streets, the Cathedral dome and the colorful houses along the coast.
Córdoba

Córdoba’s rich cultural legacy stretches back over 2,000 years. Once the capital of one of the Roman provinces, it was captured in 716 by the Muslims. At that time, it was one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the world, with a population ranging between 250,000 and 500,000 inhabitants. Its unique mosque was constructed 1,100 years ago and has 1,000 columns. Other sites of interest include the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Jewish barrio and synagogue.
Las Alpujarras

This region of mountain villages lies on the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada mountains (Europe’s second highest mountain range after the Alps) with breathtaking valleys and gorges that run down towards the Mediterranean coast. The villages of Capileira, Bubión, and Pampaneira, located at the Poqueira ravine, have a unique whitewashed North African style. The area allows the traveler to experience the natural beauty while hiking the many trails that connect the different villages.

Cádiz

Cádiz has over 3000 years of history and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. For many years, Cádiz was the link between Europe and the New World which explains the many similarities between Cádiz and Havana, Cuba. A walk around the city center is a joy to the senses with the sea, the streets, the Cathedral dome and the colorful houses along the coast.
Córdoba

Córdoba’s rich cultural legacy stretches back over 2,000 years. Once the capital of one of the Roman provinces, it was captured in 716 by the Muslims. At that time, it was one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the world, with a population ranging between 250,000 and 500,000 inhabitants. Its unique mosque was constructed 1,100 years ago and has 1,000 columns. Other sites of interest include the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Jewish barrio and synagogue.
Las Alpujarras

This region of mountain villages lies on the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada mountains (Europe’s second highest mountain range after the Alps) with breathtaking valleys and gorges that run down towards the Mediterranean coast. The villages of Capileira, Bubión, and Pampaneira, located at the Poqueira ravine, have a unique whitewashed North African style. The area allows the traveler to experience the natural beauty while hiking the many trails that connect the different villages.
Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.

Cádiz

Cádiz has over 3000 years of history and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. For many years, Cádiz was the link between Europe and the New World which explains the many similarities between Cádiz and Havana, Cuba. A walk around the city center is a joy to the senses with the sea, the streets, the Cathedral dome and the colorful houses along the coast.
Córdoba

Córdoba’s rich cultural legacy stretches back over 2,000 years. Once the capital of one of the Roman provinces, it was captured in 716 by the Muslims. At that time, it was one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the world, with a population ranging between 250,000 and 500,000 inhabitants. Its unique mosque was constructed 1,100 years ago and has 1,000 columns. Other sites of interest include the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Jewish barrio and synagogue.
Las Alpujarras

This region of mountain villages lies on the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada mountains (Europe’s second highest mountain range after the Alps) with breathtaking valleys and gorges that run down towards the Mediterranean coast. The villages of Capileira, Bubión, and Pampaneira, located at the Poqueira ravine, have a unique whitewashed North African style. The area allows the traveler to experience the natural beauty while hiking the many trails that connect the different villages.
Madrid

Spain’s capital blends the modern with an important cultural and artistic heritage. Three of the most important art galleries in the world (the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums) are all located in the center of Madrid. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic, liberal and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world’s great capitals.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 13-20 credits per semester

The Intensive Language Program is designed for students who want to quickly advance their Spanish skills over the course of one semester. Each student’s language level is determined by an online placement exam administered before arrival by the University of Granada.

The fall semester early start and academic year early start programs include an intensive month, in September, comprising 80 contact hours of Spanish language. The month of May is included for Spring extended program students, also comprising 80 contact hours of Spanish language.

ACADEMIC YEAR OPTIONS

OPTION 1: Most academic year students ultimately choose to complete one semester of the Intensive Language Program and one semester of the Spanish Language and Culture program. Students who elect for this option will have a different program end date than the spring Intensive Language Program students (consult the dates and fees page or your Program Manager). As classes are not scheduled in January, students are free to travel or return home for the holidays. Housing in Granada during this period is not included in the program cost.
OPTION 2: Academic year students may choose to pursue two consecutive terms of intensive language study. In this option, students would take the fall semester, and return with a 3-week intensive language program in January, followed by a winter/spring term through March. Though the program would end sooner than the regular spring semester, students would still earn the same amount of credit. Housing in Granada between the fall and January terms is not included in the program cost.

CONTACT HOURS / CREDITS AVAILABLE PER PROGRAM

SPRING
- 220 CONTACT HOURS
- 14 SEMESTER CREDITS
SPRING EXTENDED
- 300 CONTACT HOURS
- 20 SEMESTER CREDITS
FALL EARLY START
- 280 CONTACT HOURS
- 18 SEMESTER CREDITS
FALL
- 200 CONTACT HOURS
- 13 SEMESTER CREDITS
YEAR EARLY START – OPTION 1
- 460-505 CONTACT HOURS
- 30-33 SEMESTER CREDITS
YEAR – OPTION 1
- 380-425 CONTACT HOURS
- 25-28 SEMESTER CREDITS
YEAR EARLY START – OPTION 2
- 480-500 CONTACT HOURS
- 32-33 SEMESTER CREDITS
YEAR – OPTION 2
- 400-420 CONTACT HOURS
- 26-28 SEMESTER CREDITS

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the Universidad de Granada upon completion of their program.

Courtney Kovacs

Courtney Kovacs will be your program advisor and help prepare you to go abroad!

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Carmen Chico (Curra) Mohedano

Curra Mohedano will be your Resident Director and a resource for you on-site.
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Carmen López Márquez

Carmen López Márquez will be your Resident Director and a resource for you on-site.
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Courses

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CREDIT INFORMATION

Most API partner universities in Spain operate on the contact hour system, wherein the number of credits earned depends on the time spent in class. To determine the conversion of contact hours to U.S. semester credits, divide the contact hours available by 15.