University of Salamanca
Salamanca is considered one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Walking through the streets of this city will give the impression of strolling through time in a living museum of unimaginable historical wealth. Salamanca offers the conveniences of a larger city with the intimacy and quaintness associated with small European towns. Of its 160,000 population, the natives are said to speak the 'purest'ť Spanish in all of Spain which contributes to the allure of this destination and makes it among the most popular for students of Spanish language and culture. The University of Salamanca is located just blocks from T&E’s Salamanca offices which serve as information and activity hubs for T&E students. Our offices offer extended hours for academic and recreational use. The amenities include free unlimited internet use for research and communications, a library, and a full staff of professionals to help with any needs you may have. Our offices also offer organized activities such as sports, films, dance, games and social functions where you can interact with international students from all over the globe.
The University of Salamanca was founded as a "General School of the kingdom" by the Leonese king Alfonso IX in 1218 to allow the Leonese people to stay and study at home without having to leave for Castile. During the 15th and 16th centuries, this university took part in the new humanist trends,
and thanks to Nebrija’s teaching in Salamanca it became quite a popular studying location. The prestige of Salamanca brought to its university students from all over the Peninsula, and even Europeans and Spanish Americans. Nowadays, the University of Salamanca has more than 2,000 teachers and 38,000 students of which approximately 4,000 are foreign students coming from all over the world. Its great relationship with foreign universities, further institutions, private and public companies is very significant.
INTEGRATED STUDIES PROGRAM
| PROGRAM | LANGUAGE LEVEL | CONTACT HOURS | CREDITS |
| Year Abroad | from Advanced | 240 - 720 | 16 - 48 |
| Semester | from Advanced | 120 - 360 | 8 - 24 |
This program offers international students the option to register for a wide range of courses offered through the different University of Salamanca degree programs. Also, students will attend classes with native Spaniards. Besides that, T&E students will receive a certificate for the work they have completed, including the number of credit hours and the grade received.
Admission Requirements
Students will take a Spanish language exam upon arrival in Salamanca to make sure they have the required level to attend classes with native Spanish and other international bilingual students.
Approximate Dates of program
Full academic year : September 3rd - June 24th
Spring semester : January28th - June 24th
Fall semester : September 9th - December 18th
Prices
Year abroad: $16,000
Spring semester : $9,800
Fall semester : $9,000
Courses
Each course will meet 60 hours – 4 credits.
Students can register for a minimun of 2 and a maximun of 6 subjects per semester.
Students will have the opportunity to choose from over 900 different courses. Some of those courses are the following:
| Americans in the Spanish Civil War | International Marketing |
| Anthropology | International Organizations |
| Applied Computing | International Relations |
| Applied Computing | International Relations |
| Arab Thought | Investment Analysis |
| Art Theory | Latin American Economy |
| Behavior Disorders | Linguistics |
| Bioethics | Managerial Accounting |
| Bioscopic and Topographic | Marketing for Information Services |
| Clinical Pharmacy | Anatomy Neurobiology |
| Computer-based Image Processing | Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Dermopharmacy | Photography> |
| Discovering the Brain | Political Theory |
| Emergency Medicine | Psychology |
| English for Economics | Psychotherapy |
| Environmental Administration and Law | Sales Management |
| General Accounting | Sociology |
| Geopolitics | Statistics |
| Graphic Design | Studying the Portrayal of Women |
| Health Psychology | Toxicology |
| Human Resourse Management | Trade Strategies |
| Interior Design | Water Pollution |
| Women and the Law |
Sample Year Abroad Itinerary
09/03 Departure from the U.S.
09/04 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
09/05 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
09/06 Regular classes begin at the host University
12/17 Christmas holidays
01/07 Exams at the host University
02/08 Second semester classes at the host University
06/01 Exams at the host University
06/19 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
Sample Spring Semester Itinerary
02/05 Departure from the U.S.
02/06 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
02/07 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
02/08 Regular classes begin at the host University
06/19 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
Sample Fall Semester Itinerary
09/03 Departure from the U.S.
09/04 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
09/05 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
09/06 Regular classes begin at the host University
12/18 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
General Holidays
09/08, 10/12, 12/06, 12/08, 12/17 - 01/10 (Christmas break), 01/28, 03/26 - 04/12 (Semana Santa break), 04/23 and 06/12.
Visit T&E website at www.travelandeducation.org for update course offerings, course descriptions, itineraries and any changes to prices and dates.
MODULAR PROGRAM
(Semester)
This program is designed so that the student can choose his/her own individual coursework. The student would be able to choose 4 classes during the spring semester and 3 classes during the fall semester. In addition, the student has the option to add additional courses either from the Modular Program or from the Integrated Studies Program.
Admission Requirements
Students will take a placement test upon arrival in Salamanca to make sure they have the required level to attend classes with native Spanish and other international bilingual students.
Approximate Dates of Program
Spring semester : January 22th - May 15th
Fall semester : September 24th - December 18th
Prices
Spring semester : $9,800
Fall semester : $8,800
Courses
Each course will meet 45 hours - 3 credits.
- Spanish language
- Latin American Literature (only available in spring)
- Spanish Literature (only available in fall)
- Spanish History (A) (B)
- Spanish Art (A) (B)
- The Cinema, Press and Television (only available in spring)
- Human Geography (only available in spring)
- The Economy of Spain (only available in spring)
- Descriptive Geography of Spain (only available in fall)
- Spanish Culture (only available in fall)
- Spanish for Business (only available in fall)
- Women´s role in the History of Spain
- The Arab World in Hispanic Culture
- Spanish and Latin American Cinema
- Economis/Politican Science. European Union*
- Economics/Political Science. Current Spain*
- International Marketing*
- Spanish Culture*
* Taught in English
Sample Spring Semester Itinerary
01/22 Departure from the U.S.
01/23 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
01/24 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
01/25 Regular classes begin at the host University
05/15 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
Sample Fall Semester Itinerary
09/24 Departure from the U.S.
09/25 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
09/26 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
09/27 Regular classes begin at the host University
12/18 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
General Holidays
09/08, 10/12, 12/06, 12/08, 12/17 - 01/10 (Christmas break), 01/28, 03/26 - 04/12 (Semana Santa break), 04/23 and 06/12.
Visit T&E website at www.travelandeducation.org for update course offerings, course descriptions, itineraries and any changes to prices and dates.
INTENSIVE MONTH PROGRAM
PROGRAM: Intensive
LANGUAGE LEVEL: from Beginners
CONTACT HOURS: 100
CREDITS: 6 - 7
Language program with three lessons per day.
Course instruction by host University’s faculty is strictly in Spanish.
Program participants are in class with international students.
Admission Requirements
For all levels of Spanish proficiency, students must have a 2.50 GPA. All students must take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival in Salamanca. The exam will determine the language prociency level of each student, as well as the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.
Dates
This program repeats every month from September through June. Please visit the T&E website for the exact dates: www.travelandeducation.org
Price
$2,750
Courses
| BEGINNERS | FROM INTERMEDIATE |
| Spanish Language (40h) | Spanish Language (40h) |
| Vocabulary Building (20h) |
Students choose one (20h):
Conversation & Composition
Spanish History
The Women in Spanish History |
Students choose one (20h):
Language Lab (20h)
Communication Activities |
Students choose one (20h):
Spanish Culture
Spanish & LA Literature
Oral Skills Practice
Arab Culture in Spanish World |
Students choose one (20h):
Language Lab
Communication Activities |
Students choose one (20h):
Spanish Art
Business Spanish
Spanish & LA Cinema
Conversation & Composition |
Sample Itinerary
01/29 Departure from the U.S.
01/30 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
01/31 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
02/01 Regular classes begin at the host University
02/27 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)
INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM
PROGRAM: Intensive
LANGUAGE LEVEL: from Beginners
CONTACT HOURS: 100
CREDITS: 6 - 7
Language program with four lessons per day.
Course instruction by host University’s faculty is strictly in Spanish.
Program participants are in class with international students.
Admission Requirements
For all levels of Spanish proficiency, students must have a 2.50 GPA. All students must take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival in Salamanca. The exam will determine the language prociency level of each student, as well as the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll
Approximate Dates of Program
July: July 2nd - July 31st
August: July 30th - August 28th
Price
$3,250
Courses
| BEGINNERS | FROM INTERMEDIATE |
| Spanish Language (40h) | Spanish Language (40h) |
| Vocabulary Building (20h) |
Students choose one (20h):
Comunication Skills Practice
Spanish Culture
Business Spanish
Analysis of Literary Texts
Contemporary Spanish History
Translation English to Spanish |
Students choose one (20h):
Language Lab (20h)
Communication Activities |
Students choose one (20h):
Contemporary Spanish Literature
SpanishArt
Spanish Economy and Society at the Present
Conversation $ Composition
Oral Skills Practice |
Students choose one (20h):
Language Lab
Communication Activities |
Students choose one (20h):
Spanish Culture
Written Skills Practice |
Sample Itinerary
07/02 Departure from the U.S.
07/03 Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Salamanca and meeting host family
07/04 Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
07/05 Regular classes begin at the host University
07/31 Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)