Semester Study Abroad Options in Seville
If you're having trouble deciding between the programs, here are a few key differences:
| Features | WorldStrides Spain: Global Campus in Seville | WorldStrides: Semester at Universidad Pablo de Olavide | WorldStrides Spain: Seville University of Seville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Location | WorldStrides Seville Study Center | Universidad Pablo de Olavide | Universidad de Sevilla |
| Pre-Requisites | None, Open to all majors | None, Open to all majors | 4 Semesters of College-Level Spanish |
| Class Registration | Submit preferred classes, schedule finalized a few weeks before arrival | Submit preferred classes, schedule finalized a few weeks before arrival | Submit preferred classes, schedule finalized a few weeks before arrival |
| Housing | Shared apartment, student residence, homestay, or independent housing | Shared apartment, student residence, homestay, or independent housing | Shared apartment, student residence, homestay, or independent housing |
| GPA / Requirements | 2.5 GPA (with flexibility down to 2.0) | 2.7 GPA (no flexibility) | 2.5 GPA (with flexibility down to 2.3) |
| Visa Options | Visa-free option (under 90 days); limited pre/post-program travel | Required, ISA offers batch process | Required, ISA offers batch process |
| Price | $$ - more affordable | $$ - more affordable | $$ - more affordable |
| Scholarship availability | Typical range is $500-$2,000 | Typical range is $500-$2,000 | Typical range is $500-$2,000 |
| Features | CIEE Semester in Seville | CIEE Seville Liberal Arts | CIEE Seville Advanced Liberal Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Location | CIEE Study Center + Uni of Sevilla or EUSA (Estudios Universitarios Superiores de Andalucia) Univ Center | CIEE Center + optional Univ of Seville, Univ Pablo Olavide (UPO), or EUSA | CIEE Center + Direct enrollment at Univ of Seville,Univ Pablo Olavide (UPO), or EUSA |
| Pre-Requisites | None, Open to all majors. | 4 Semesters of College-Level Spanish (or equivalent) | 6 Semesters of College-Level Spanish (or equivalent) |
| Class Requirements | Required to take at least one course at a host institution. | Must enroll in one 2-week intensive Spanish language course | Take 1 two-week intensive Spanish language or culture course plus 2 host institution courses are required |
| Housing | Shared apartment, residence halls, homestay. No independent housing allowed | Shared apartment, residence halls, homestay. No independent housing allowed | Shared apartment, residence halls, homestay. No independent housing allowed |
| GPA / Requirements | 2.5 Minimum GPA Flexible GPA eligibility | 3.0 required for ESCI courses Below 3.0 = CIEE + UVic courses only | 2.5 minimum GPA - Univ Seville 2.9 minimum GPA - Univ Pablo Olavide (UPO) |
| Visa Options | Required, CIEE offers batch process | Required, CIEE offers batch process | Required, CIEE offers batch process |
| Price | $$$ - generally a little higher in cost | $$$ - generally a little higher in cost | $$$ - generally a little higher in cost |
| Scholarship availability | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 |