Study Away Programs

CET Academic Programs at National Taiwan University

By December 20th 2022

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 February 19th, 2025 May 17th, 2025
Fall 2025 August 20th, 2025 November 15th, 2025
Spring 2026 February 25th, 2026 May 23rd, 2026

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where

A paradise for nature lovers, foodies, and entrepreneurs everywhere, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what interests you. Take advantage of Taiwan’s status as a key player in the high-tech industry with an internship. Feast at one of the city’s many night markets. Watch a Little League game. Bike the riverside. Check out the vibrant music scene. Go surfing at Fulong Beach. On weekends, explore Tainan.

The Academic Program at National Taiwan University

Allegheny students can spend the fall or spring semester at National Taiwan University.  CET Taiwan gives you access to the best parts of study abroad—intensive language classes,  internship opportunities in Chinese and English-speaking environments, and a location that balances life in a big city with quick getaways to nature. And with Taiwanese roommates who bring language and culture into your home life, it won’t be long before Taipei feels like your new home away from home.

Intensive Language Learning: Whether you are new to the Chinese language or already have several years of college-level experience, you take on an intensive curriculum with small group classes, and plenty of individual attention. Leave Taipei with the knowledge and study habits to set you up for long-term success.

Add on an internship: Taipei’s job market boasts a wide variety of opportunities, including in the political, educational, business, and civil society sectors. If you choose to intern for your elective, the course component complements on-the-job learning to not only build your résumé but also give you the framework and context to take ownership of your experience.

Academic Structure

Students enroll directly with National Taiwan University’s Chinese Language Division (CLD) in a class that meets once daily for 3 hours.

Course Credit

Students choose between 4 or 12 credits of Chinese language, then select up to four electives to meet the total 13 to 16 recommended credits.

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CET’s website here. 

2025 New Course Offerings in CET Taiwan! Courses in English in the fields of Environmental Studies, Journalism, and Indigenous Studies!

Eligibility

It is highly recommended that students complete 4 semesters at Allegheny prior to studying at National Taiwan University. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; lower GPAs are still encouraged to apply. There is NO language requirement, this program is open to students of any Chinese level – including absolute beginners.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program.For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Student Life

Around the city: Each term, the program offers different extra-curricular activities that allow you to explore Taipei, experience local culture, or just unwind with your friends. Hike up Elephant Mountain and enjoy panoramic views. Bike up to Tamsui with the local roommates or go on a night market tour. And there’s even more to see on your own.

A Weekend Away: CET takes you to Taroko Gorge for a jam-packed adventure in nature. Take a scenic Pacific-facing train to Hualien. Visit a Buddhist Monastery and enjoy a fresh lunch. Then head to Taroko National Park to take in the beauty of the gorge and the Eternal Springs Shrine, then sleep in a homestay in Xincheng Village. Finish your trip with some time spent at the beach and a hike along the Shakadang River canyon trail.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to the study away program. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College.		 $27,930
Housing
– Students pay the double room rate to Allegheny which covers housing in Taiwan.		 $3,675
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $32,405

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Costs for Additional Meals $1,400
Estimated Airfare $1,500
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses $300
Estimated Books and Academic Materials
Quoted at $0 because these are included in the program’s tuition fees.		 $0
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses may include: Toiletries, laundry, personal travel, entertainment, gifts, and local transportation.		 $1,200
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $4,400

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $32,405
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $4,400
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $36,805 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Semester in Environmental Science in Woods Hole, MA

By August 9th 2022

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 August 31st, 2025 December 16th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Eligibility

Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or above.

Where

Spend your fall semester in an intensive field and laboratory-based program on ecosystem science and global change at the Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This program is part of the University of Chicago.

Academics

The program curriculum includes five courses that together earn you 17 credits toward your Allegheny degree:

  1. Terrestrial Ecosystems Analysis (4 credits)
  2. Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis (4 credits)
  3. Selection from one of these two:
    1. Mathematical Modeling of Ecological Systems (4 credits)
    2. Microbial Methods in Ecology (4 credits)
  4. Independent Research Project (4 credits)
  5. Science Writing Seminar (1 credit)

Core course lectures cover both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems from the point of view of biogeochemistry and important ecological processes. Course research takes place in local ecosystems — ponds and estuaries within the Waquoit Bay watershed adjacent to Vineyard Sound, West Falmouth Harbor on Buzzards Bay, and grassland, forest, and suburban sites in the towns of Mashpee and Falmouth. 

Academic Structure

Courses taken with other program participants.

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit The University of Chicago’s website here.

Housing and Student Life

SES students reside in the Brick Apartment or Brick Dorms, located on the MBL campus in the immediate area of the classroom, laboratories, library, and dining hall. The Brick Apartments and Dorms are accessed by ID cards by residents only. A short walk brings students into the heart of Woods Hole Village and to the local swimming beach, park, and tennis courts.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees and Costs

Students pay Allegheny tuition, independent living room rate, the Gator Gold meal plan, and an off-campus study fee of $800. Allegheny financial aid, except work-study/campus employment, is applied to program costs.  Estimated additional costs include: airfare & local transportation (approx. $600), and personal expenses.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to The University of Chicago. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This covers tuition at Semester in Environmental Science in Woods Hole, MA.		 $27,930
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $28,730

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Housing and Meals
– Paid directly to SES		 $10,165
Estimated Airfare $400
Estimated Books & Lab Expenses $900
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $11,715

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $28,730
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $11,715
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $40,445 ***
***Compare this to the cost of a semester at Allegheny in Meadville: $37,299.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Business + Culture in Toulouse, France (CIEE)

By September 10th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 3rd, 2025 May 3rd, 2025
Fall 2025 September 3rd, 2025 December 19th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Eligibility

2.75 G.P.A. There is no specific language requirement for this program.

Where: Toulouse, France

In the South of France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Toulouse is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and study in France. Home to French aerospace giant Airbus and other top technology companies, Toulouse has become a European aerospace and technology hub. Toulouse offers program participants the opportunity to experience life in a dynamic French city with top-rated universities, quaint neighborhoods, and wonderful café-lined squares.

Academics

Explore business, economics, history, art and art history, international affairs, and culture while improving your French language skills. Students select from courses at CIEE’s partner schools, Toulouse Business School (TBS) and Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT), as well as CIEE Toulouse. The option to take part in an internship offers students hands-on experience in international business. All courses are taught in English and are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Students take the following courses:
One French language course (4 credits)
At least one CIEE Culture course (3 credits each)
At least one CIEE Business course (3 credits each)
Any combination of CIEE and/or local university courses at Toulouse Business School or Institut Catholique de Toulouse for 5-8 credits

Academic Structure

Students enroll in CIEE elective courses and host institution courses taught in English or French at the Toulouse Business School or at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse. They also take French classes at CIEE.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Internship course: 3 U.S. semester/quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
Toulouse Business School (TBS) courses: typically 1.5-2.5 U.S. semester/2.25-3.75 quarter credits; 75-125 notional hours
Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) courses: typically 1-3 U.S. semester/1.5-4.5 quarter credits; 50-150 notional hours

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Housing & Student Life

Students live with French homestay families in various Toulouse communities. Two meals on weekdays and three meals on weekends are included in the program. You typically eat weekday breakfasts and dinners with your homestay family. You may purchase lunches at local cafes, restaurants, and markets throughout the city.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Visa & Immigration information

If you are a U.S. citizen, you will apply for a visa before departing the United States. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please contact the French consulate in your home country for visa requirements.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes Standard CIEE Housing with French a homestay family		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Homestay includes two meals a day on weekdays and three meals a day on weekends. Lunch can be purchased at local cafes, restaurants, and markets throughout the city. If student is in a residence hall, this cost is not billed and students pay for their own meals on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Costs for Additional Meals $900
Estimated Airfare $900
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses (French visa fee and Campus France fees total about $165. Additional cost included here for possible travel to consulate for visa application $465
Estimated Books and Academic Materials $100
Estimated Local Transportation $60
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $2,675

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  2,675
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $38,455 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Language + Culture in Toulouse, France (CIEE)

By September 10th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 3rd, 2025 May 3rd, 2025
Fall 2025 September 3rd, 2025 December 19th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Toulouse, France

In the South of France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Toulouse is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and study in France. Home to French aerospace giant Airbus and other top technology companies, Toulouse has become a European aerospace and technology hub. Toulouse offers program participants the opportunity to experience life in a dynamic French city with top-rated universities, quaint neighborhoods, and wonderful café-lined squares.

Academics

The Language + Culture program in Toulouse invites beginner – intermediate French students to immerse themselves in the language, culture, and history of France. Students are expected to invest time in French language study and use their language skills in everyday life with French students, homestay families, and members of the Toulouse community. Although most of the direct enrollment and specialized CIEE courses are taught in English, students are expected to use French as much as possible outside of class.

Students will take the following courses:
One French language course (4 credits)
At least one CIEE culture course (3 credits each)
A combination of CIEE and elective courses at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) for a total of 8-11 semester credits

Academic Structure

Classes in which CIEE students enroll normally meet Monday through Friday, with excursions typically taking place on weekends. Language classes typically meet twice a week (2 sessions of 2 hours each). Student course schedules may change during the semester. The Center Director will work closely with each student to make sure that students are clear about their weekly and semester schedules. Students are expected to complete all the work assigned and take exams when scheduled.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE French language courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits, 60 contact hours
CIEE Internship course: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) courses: typically 1-3 U.S. semester/1.5-4.5 quarter credits; 50-150 notional hours

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

2.75 G.P.A. There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Housing & Student Life

Students live in with French homestay families in various Toulouse communities. Two meals on weekdays and three meals on weekends are included in the program. You typically eat weekday breakfasts and dinners with your homestay family. You may purchase lunches at local cafes, restaurants and markets throughout the city.

Visa & Immigration information

If you are a U.S. citizen, you will apply for a visa before departing the United States. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please contact the French consulate in your home country for visa requirements.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program.For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes Standard CIEE Housing with a homestay family		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Homestay includes two meals a day on weekdays and three meals a day on weekends. Lunch can be purchased at local cafes, restaurants, and markets throughout the city. If student is in a residence hall, this cost is not billed and students pay for their own meals on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Costs for Additional Meals $900
Estimated Airfare $900
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses (French visa fee and Campus France fees total about $165. Additional cost included here for possible travel to consulate for visa application $465
Estimated Books and Academic Materials $100
Estimated Local Transportation $60
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $2,675

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  2,675
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $38,455 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

University of Cologne Global Study Program (CGSP)

By September 10th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 (called Summer Term in Germany) Early-April, 2025 Mid-July, 2025
Fall 2025 (called Winter Term in Germany) Early-October, 2025 Early-February, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

*CGSP students have the option to do an “early leaver” program for the winter semester, in order to return to Allegheny for the start of our spring semester. Instead of February, the program will end mid to late December.

Where: Cologne, Germany

Located on the Rhine River, Cologne is an ideal site for study in Germany. It is rich in art and culture, and although its history dates back to Roman times, it is a modern and vibrant center. Known as the broadcast center of Germany, Cologne is also one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities, with large ethnic neighborhoods and international arts festivals. Cologne is considered a university city, with more than 100,00 students studying at more than 20 institutes of higher education.

Academics

The Cologne Global Study Program (CGSP) is an academic certification program designed for students of the University of Cologne’s partner universities. It combines classes on Contemporary European Studies (taught in English) and German language courses. The program’s main goal is to provide an academic environment for exchange students who do not speak German but wish to study at the University of Cologne. Core courses in Contemporary European Studies are clustered in three different subject areas: History & Culture, Economy & Society, and Politics & Law. The core course catalog is updated each semester. Students are also enrolled in German as a foreign language courses during the semester and have the option to attend a pre-semester language course. The program consists of German language classes for beginners or advanced German classes if you already studied German.  Students may also choose to take European Studies electives in the wider University curriculum.

Courses

For a full list of course offerings and more information about the program, see CGSP’s brochure here and here.

Credits and Grades

The University of Cologne uses the European Credit Transfer System, ECTS for short, and you divide the ECTS credit value in half to get the US credit value.  Most modules in the CGSP are 3 ECTS credits which converts to 1.5 credits at Allegheny. German language classes are typically 9 ECTS so they come back as credits at Allegheny.  If students complete the entire CGSP and receive letter grades for all of their courses equivalent to a C or better, they will earn 30 ECTS credits or 15 credits at Allegheny for the entire program.

Eligibility

2.75 G.P.A. No German language requirement. Students must meet with the Allegheny German department before applying to the program.

Housing & Student Life

Allegheny students are guaranteed housing and are expected to live in one of the 84 dormitories managed by the Koelner Studentenwerk. All housing is located off-campus and is managed by the Koelner Studentenwerk and not the University.

With over 50 different student organizations to choose from and a variety of extracurricular activities to participate in, students will always find something to do in the vibrant city of Cologne.

Visa Information

U.S. citizens will apply for a residency permit upon arrival. Please coordinate with the university regarding your permit. Non-U.S. citizens should consult with the Global Education office regarding the visa application process.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, the program requires a nomination from Allegheny’s Global Education Office before students can apply directly to the program. So, students must complete the Allegheny approval application and then wait for further instructions to apply to their program. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. After a student has been approved by Allegheny, the Global Education office will send the student’s nomination and/or application documents to the program abroad. Students will receive instructions directly from the host program’s visiting student office with their next steps. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to the University of Cologne. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This covers tuition at the University of Cologne.		 $27,930
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $28,730

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Housing
– Paid directly to housing provider in Cologne; Cologne has a variety of housing options and costs at each facility vary. The cost quoted here is approximately $750/month.		 $3,000
Estimated Costs for Meals
– Students typically live in non-catered housing without a meal plan. Students grocery shop and cook on their own. Quoted here is approximately $20/day for independent meals.		 $2,000
Estimated Airfare $1,200
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses $70
Estimated University of Cologne Semester Fee $325
Estimated Local Transportation $300
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $7,145

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $28,730
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $7,145
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $35,875 ***
***Compare this to the cost of a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Engineering, Technology + Science in Madrid, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 20th, 2025 June 4th, 2025
Fall 2025 September 1st, 2025 December 20th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Madrid, Spain

Madrid’s influence in politics, education, science, entertainment, media, fashion, and arts make it an important international metropolis, and a major hub in Southern Europe. Spain’s capital city is also its largest, with a historic center dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, and world-renowned art museums. A huge variety of tapas bars, dance shows, concerts, outdoor parks, soccer matches, ethnic neighborhoods, and contemporary theater and cinema make it a lively place to live and learn.

Academics

The Engineering, Technology + Science program is designed for engineering students who want to learn Spanish and gain insight into Spanish and European culture while immersing themselves in Spanish university life. This program allows students with no knowledge of Spanish to take classes at a Spanish university in English in a variety of topics not only in the area of Engineering but in Business,  Economics, Sociology, Communications, Political Science, and Law, among others. Choose from CIEE elective courses and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) courses in audiovisual, communication, computer, electrical, electronic, industrial, material, mechanical, telecommunication, and telematics engineering. Engineering courses follow a lecture format for the first four to six weeks then switch to lab work or smaller group sessions. CIEE students may also take Education Abroad courses, which focus on Spanish language and culture. Students can choose to take Study Abroad Program (SAP) courses in English, and/or Curso de Estudios Hispánicos (CEH) courses in Spanish. Students must enroll in a minimum of 4 courses.

Academic Structure

Students are required to enroll in at least one STEM course choosing from a list of CIEE and UC3M course offerings. Courses offered in English include Applied Math and Computing, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Energy Engineering, etc. Courses offered in Spanish include Art History, Business Administration, Employment and Labor Relations, Finance and Accounting, International Studies, Management of Information and Digital Contents, Sociology, etc. Immersion trips to culturally relevant locations throughout Madrid and Spain, volunteer opportunities, for-credit internships, personal workshops, etc. are included in the program. 

UC3M classes are taken in English or Spanish, depending on the student’s language level – regular university classes are open to Spanish and other international students. Engineering School courses are taught in English and follow a lecture format for the first four to six weeks, and then switch to lab work or smaller group sessions. It’s common for a course coordinator to instruct with a co-teacher who alternates teaching lectures with performing lab research. Most courses also incorporate online coursework.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Language Courses: 3 – 4 U.S. semester/4.5 – 6 quarter credits; 45 – 60 contact hours
CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
UC3M courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
UC3M International School English-track courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

3.0 G.P.A. There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Hosts range from families to individuals, and they may welcome one or two CIEE students. Each student has a private bedroom and shared kitchen, bathroom, WiFi access, and laundry facilities. Hosts provide breakfast plus one hot meal a day. Students purchase the rest of their meals on a nearby campus.

Residence halls: These modern-style, WiFi-enabled dormitories typically house students in single or double bedrooms and do not have kitchen access. Residence halls are close to supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport and have independent dining halls and laundry facilities. Meals, kitchen access, and laundry are not included in the program fee. Students can purchase dining hall meal plans on their own if offered by the residence hall management.

Shared apartments: Students can live with other CIEE students in apartments and be part of a local community of Spanish neighbors. Students will be placed in single or double rooms depending on room size and availability. Specific municipal noise curfews are in place.  Utilities, cleaning, laundry facilities, and internet access are included. Meals are not included. Students prepare meals in their shared kitchen apartments or purchase affordable meals on or off campus.

Visa & Immigration information

All students are required to have a visa to study in Spain. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. Please note that the Allegheny approval application deadline for this program is January 31 for fall intake and August 13 for spring intake. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes CIEE Standard Housing in a homestay, student dorm, or shared apartment.		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Two meals a day during the week are included in the homestay option. This fee is not charged if students are in a residence hall or shared apartment and instead students pay for meals on their own on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Cost of Additional Food
– Students in the homestay pay for their own lunch. Students in apartments and residence halls pay for all meals on their own and should instead budget $300/month for groceries or more if eating out		 $1,330
Estimated Airfare $1,200
Estimated Local Transportation $125
Estimated Books & Supplies $50
Estimated Immigration and Visa Expenses $160
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $3,115

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  3,115
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $38,895 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

International Business + Culture in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 8th, 2025 May 21st, 2025
Fall 2025 August 20th, 2025 December 17th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Seville, Spain

Seville has its origins in the trade routes controlled by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Romans, Goths, Muslims, and Christians established their capital here before it became the most important city in Southern Europe and gateway to the Americas in the 16th century. The commercial hub of its region, the city preserves many traces of its past and traditions. With 700,000 residents, Seville offers a large variety of cultural activities that range from the Flamenco Bienal and the European Film Festival to alternative theatre venues, bars with live music, beautiful streets and open spaces, and, of course, one of the most respected bullrings in the world.

Academics

This program is geared toward students with beginning to intermediate-level Spanish language skills who wish to improve these skills while selecting from a wide variety of courses taught in English. Students can fulfill school requirements by enrolling in classes for international students at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) in subject areas like international relations, psychology, chemistry, biology, business, history, literature, and more.  Students can also enroll in a maximum of two direct-enroll courses, in Spanish or English, alongside their Spanish peers. Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a scheduled CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score.

Students must take five to six courses, for a total of 15-18 semester credits, including:
One two-week intensive Spanish language course, depending on results from a placement exam.
SPAN 1503 IBC Intensive Pre-Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1504 IBC Intensive Pre-Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 2503 IBC Intensive Pre-Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2504 IBC Intensive Pre-Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 3503 IBC Intensive Pre-Advanced Spanish I
Four to five-semester language or elective courses.
CIEE COMM 3301 CSCS (ENG) Intercultural Communication and Leadership
Internship Seminar (optional) CIEE INSH 3802 CSCS Internship Seminar
Elective courses at the University Pablo de Olavide (UPO HSP)
Up to two host institution classes at the University Pablo de Olavide (PIU)

Academic Structure

CIEE Intensive Spanish Session classes meet Monday through Friday during the first two weeks of the semester.  Regular semester classes at the University Pablo de Olavide (UPO) are scheduled Monday through Thursday, and most meet twice a week. UPO University Integration Program (PIU) direct enrollment courses meet twice a week with possible classes on Fridays.  UPO PIU. classes are designed for students who wish to integrate themselves fully into a Spanish university.  CIEE classes and UPO classes for international students are small and interactive and do not include Spanish students.

UPO direct-enroll courses may be larger in size, include Spanish and other international students, and be more lecture-based; Spanish and European international students have registration priority in UPO direct enroll classes; CIEE student registration in direct enroll classes is not guaranteed and takes place on-site. UPO direct enrollment courses go until the end of the regular semester.  Students interested in enrolling in a direct enrollment course may have to stay a week longer in the fall or a month longer in the spring.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted.
CIEE Internship: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100 internship placement hours.
University Pablo de Olavide International Center (UPO HSP) courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted.
University Pablo de Olavide Integration Program (PIU) courses: 3 semesters/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted.

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

2.9 G.P.A. There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Most students choose to live with a Spanish family. Each student will have his/her own bedroom, and weekly cleaning, laundry and Wi-Fi are provided. Students usually walk or ride rented bikes but may also take public transportation. The average commute to classes is 20-30 minutes maximum. Three meals per day are provided by the host family.

Residence halls: Students live with other Spanish and international students. Participants are placed in small studio apartments. Each studio apartment has two individual rooms and a shared bathroom and kitchen. Residence Halls have study rooms, meeting common spaces, TV rooms, cinema rooms, laundry, a gym, a swimming pool, and many more services. Meals are not provided and students will have access to the studio apartment kitchens.

Visa & Immigration information

All students are required to have a visa to study in Spain. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. Please note that the Allegheny approval application deadline for this program is January 31 for fall intake and August 13 for spring intake. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes CIEE Standard Housing in a homestay or residence hall.		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Three meals a day are included in the homestay option. This fee is not charged if students are in a residence hall and instead students pay for meals on their own on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Cost of Additional Food
– Students in the homestay have all meals included. Students in residence halls pay for all meals on their own and should instead budget $300/month for groceries or more if eating out		 $0
Estimated Airfare $1,250
Estimated Local Transportation $160
Estimated Books & Supplies $60
Estimated Immigration and Visa Expenses $160
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $1,880

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  1,880
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $37,660 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Business + Society in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 15th, 2025 May 14th, 2025
Fall 2025 September 3rd, 2025 December 12th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Seville, Spain

Seville has its origins in the trade routes controlled by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Romans, Goths, Muslims, and Christians established their capital here before it became the most important city in Southern Europe and gateway to the Americas in the 16th century. The commercial hub of its region, the city preserves many traces of its past and traditions. With 700,000 residents, Seville offers a large variety of cultural activities that range from the Flamenco Bienal and the European Film Festival to alternative theatre venues, bars with live music, beautiful streets and open spaces, and, of course, one of the most respected bullrings in the world.

Academics

Established in 1986 for business and Spanish majors and minors, this program helps students improve their language skills while they explore economic and business management in Spain and the European Union. Learning takes place through coursework, lectures, internships, and company visits. CIEE Business and Society courses (SEBS) are held at the Universidad de Sevilla School of Economics and Business. Students can also take one or two regular university courses with Spanish students at the School of Economics and Business (University of Seville) or at the University of Pablo de Olavide (UPO). Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score. Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.

Students take five to six courses, for a total of 15-18 semester credits, including:
One two-week intensive Spanish language course
SPAN 3503 CSCS Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics.
Independent Research Project (optional)
Business Internship (optional)
Four to five-semester elective courses
A minimum of two CIEE semester courses from the areas of business, economics, management, and marketing (see course list below)
CIEE semester courses from any other areas (see course list below)
Cursos Concertados semester courses at the University of Seville
Up to two host institution semester courses at the University of Seville, University of Pablo Olavide, or EUSA School of Communications

Academic Structure

CIEE classes and Cursos Concertados at the University of Seville share the same calendar. They are scheduled Monday through Thursday and meet twice a week. CIEE classes are open to CIEE students only. Cursos Concertados are only open to students from US study abroad programs in Sevilla. Direct Matriculation courses can also meet on Fridays. Instruction is usually lecture-style. Direct Matriculation University classes with Spanish and international students last until the end of the regular semester.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Internship 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 research hours
Cursos Concertados at University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University Pablo de Olavide: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
EUSA School of Communications: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

Allegheny requires an overall G.P.A. of 2.75, 4 Semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent), 3 semesters of college-level micro or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics.

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Most students choose to live with a Spanish family. Each student will have his/her own bedroom, and weekly cleaning, laundry and Wi-Fi are provided. Students usually walk or ride rented bikes but may also take public transportation. The average commute to classes is 20-30 minutes maximum. Three meals per day are provided by the host family.

Residence halls: Students live with other Spanish and international students. Participants are placed in small studio apartments. Each studio apartment has two individual rooms and a shared bathroom and kitchen. Residence Halls have study rooms, meeting common spaces, TV rooms, a cinema room, laundry, a gym, a swimming pool, and many more services. Meals are not provided and students will have access to the studio apartment kitchens.

Visa & Immigration information

All students are required to have a visa to study in Spain. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. Please note that the Allegheny approval application deadline for this program is January 31 for fall intake and August 13 for spring intake. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes CIEE Standard Housing in a homestay or residence hall.		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Three meals a day are included in the homestay option. This fee is not charged if students are in a residence hall and instead students pay for meals on their own on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Cost of Additional Food
– Students in the homestay have all meals included. Students in residence halls pay for all meals on their own and should instead budget $300/month for groceries or more if eating out		 $0
Estimated Airfare $1,250
Estimated Local Transportation $160
Estimated Books & Supplies $60
Estimated Immigration and Visa Expenses $160
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $1,880

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  1,880
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $37,660 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Advanced Liberal Arts in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 8th, 2025 May 31st, 2025
Fall 2025 August 20th, 2025 December 19th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Seville, Spain

Seville has its origins in the trade routes controlled by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Romans, Goths, Muslims, and Christians established their capital here before it became the most important city in Southern Europe and gateway to the Americas in the 16th century. The commercial hub of its region, the city preserves many traces of its past and traditions. With 700,000 residents, Seville offers a large variety of cultural activities that range from the Flamenco Bienal and the European Film Festival to alternative theatre venues, bars with live music, beautiful streets and open spaces, and, of course, one of the most respected bullrings in the world.

Academics

This program is designed for students with advanced Spanish language skills and strong academic backgrounds. Students take most classes with Spanish students at partner institutions: the Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and EUSA, as well as from CIEE Seville where a variety of specialized electives are offered. Whether you’re interested in business, engineering, language, arts, the humanities, or social sciences, you can explore your interests and earn credit toward your degree in Seville. Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score. Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.

Students must take five to six courses, for a total of 15-18 semester credits, including: 

  • One two-week intensive Spanish language or culture course : HISP 3501 CSCS Social History of Contemporary Spain, SPAN 3503 CSCS Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics, or SPAN 4502 CSCS Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar, depending on results from placement exam.
  • Four to five-semester elective courses 
  • One to two CIEE courses from any of the areas listed below:
    • Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing 
    • Communication, Journalism, and Media 
    • Health Professions and Related Programs
    • History, Philosophy, Religion
    • Languages and Cultural Studies
    • Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
    • Psychology
    • Social Sciences
    • Visual and Performing Arts
    • Independent Research Project
    • Business Internship  

Academic Structure

CIEE courses are open only to CIEE students. University courses are open to Spanish and international students. Courses in law, geography, history, and philology meet in the Universidad de Sevilla’s main building, Tabacalera. Classes from the other schools meet at different campuses around the city. Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) classes are held on the UPO campus, a 30-minute commute from the city center. EUSA classes are taught on the EUSA campus, about 20 minutes walk from the center of the city. 

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Internship 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/ quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 research hours
University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University Pablo de Olavide: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
EUSA School of Communications: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted 

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

Allegheny requires an overall G.P.A. of 2.75. For students who want to take classes at University Pablo de Olavide, the G.P.A. is 2.9.  6 Semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent)

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Most students choose to live with a Spanish family. Each student will have his/her own bedroom, and weekly cleaning, laundry, and Wi-Fi are provided. Students usually walk or ride rented bikes but may also take public transportation. The average commute to classes is 20-30 minutes maximum. Three meals per day are provided by the host family.

Residence halls: Students live with other Spanish and international students. Participants are placed in small studio apartments. Each studio apartment has two individual rooms and a shared bathroom and kitchen. Residence Halls have study rooms, meeting common spaces, TV rooms, a cinema room, laundry, a gym, a swimming pool, and many more services. Meals are not provided and students will have access to the studio apartment kitchens.

Visa & Immigration information

All students are required to have a visa to study in Spain. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. Please note that the Allegheny approval application deadline for this program is January 31 for fall intake and August 13 for spring intake. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes CIEE Standard Housing in a homestay or residence hall.		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Three meals a day are included in the homestay option. This fee is not charged if students are in a residence hall and instead students pay for meals on their own on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Cost of Additional Food
– Students in the homestay have all meals included. Students in residence halls pay for all meals on their own and should instead budget $300/month for groceries or more if eating out		 $0
Estimated Airfare $1,250
Estimated Local Transportation $160
Estimated Books & Supplies $60
Estimated Immigration and Visa Expenses $160
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $1,880

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  1,880
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $37,660 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.

Liberal Arts in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 January 13th, 2025 May 16th, 2025
Fall 2025 September 3rd, 2025 December 12th, 2025

These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.

Where: Seville, Spain

Seville has its origins in the trade routes controlled by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC. Romans, Goths, Muslims, and Christians established their capital here before it became the most important city in Southern Europe and gateway to the Americas in the 16th century. The commercial hub of its region, the city preserves many traces of its past and traditions. With 700,000 residents, Seville offers a large variety of cultural activities that range from the Flamenco Bienal and the European Film Festival to alternative theatre venues, bars with live music, beautiful streets and open spaces, and, of course, one of the most respected bullrings in the world.

Academics

The Liberal Arts program is designed to help advanced-level Spanish students improve their spoken and written Spanish skills while they pursue coursework in a variety of subjects. In addition to a range of courses offered by CIEE, students can enroll directly in courses at any of the schools at Universidad de Sevilla or Universidad Pablo de Olavide. From art history to service learning, there’s plenty to inspire you. Prior to departure for Seville, all students take a scheduled CIEE online placement exam. Results determine appropriate placement in language courses. Placement in many upper-level courses depends on a high score. Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.

Students take five to six courses, for a total of 15-18 semester credits, including:

  • One two-week intensive Spanish language course
    • HISP 3502 CSCS Cultural History of Spain
    • SPAN 3501 CSCS Advanced Spanish Grammar, depending on results from language placement exam. 
    • Independent Research Project (optional)
    • Business Internship (optional)
  • Four to five-semester elective courses
    • CIEE Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing (maximum one course)
    • CIEE Communication, Journalism, and Media
    • CIEE History, Anthropology, Religion
    • CIEE Language and Cultural Studies
    • CIEE Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
    • CIEE Social Sciences
    • CIEE Visual Arts
  • Cursos Concertados semester courses at the University of Seville Host Institution semester courses (maximum of two courses):
    • University of Seville (US)
    • University of Pablo Olavide (UPO)
    • EUSA School of Communications (EUSA) 

Academic Structure

CIEE classes and Cursos Concertados at the University of Seville are scheduled Monday through Thursday and meet twice a week. Direct enrollment courses can also meet on Fridays. Instruction is usually lecture-style. CIEE classes are open to CIEE students only. Cursos Concertados are open to students from U.S. institutions. While CIEE classes and Cursos Concertados share the same calendar, direct Matriculation University classes with Spanish and international students last until the end of the regular semester.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Internship 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100 placement hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
Cursos Concertados at University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University of Seville: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University Pablo de Olavide: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
EUSA School of Communications: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted

Courses

For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.

Eligibility

Allegheny requires an overall G.P.A. of 2.75. 4 Semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent)

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Most students choose to live with a Spanish family. Each student will have his/her own bedroom, and weekly cleaning, laundry and Wi-Fi are provided. Students usually walk or ride rented bikes but may also take public transportation. The average commute to classes is 20-30 minutes maximum. Three meals per day are provided by the host family.

Residence halls: Students live with other Spanish and international students. Participants are placed in small studio apartments. Each studio apartment has two individual rooms and a shared bathroom and kitchen. Residence Halls have study rooms, meeting common spaces, TV rooms, cinema rooms, laundry, a gym, a swimming pool, and many more services. Meals are not provided and students will have access to the studio apartment kitchens.

Visa & Immigration information

All students are required to have a visa to study in Spain. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. Please note that the Allegheny approval application deadline for this program is January 31 for fall intake and August 13 for spring intake. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits)
Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit.		 $27,930
Housing – Double Room Rate
– Includes CIEE Standard Housing in a homestay or residence hall.		 $3,675
Meals – Gator Blue Plan
– Three meals a day are included in the homestay option. This fee is not charged if students are in a residence hall and instead students pay for meals on their own on-site.		 $3,375
Study Away Fee $800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College $35,780

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Estimated Cost of Additional Food
– Students in the homestay have all meals included. Students in residence halls pay for all meals on their own and should instead budget $300/month for groceries or more if eating out		 $0
Estimated Airfare $1,250
Estimated Local Transportation $160
Estimated Books & Supplies $60
Estimated Immigration and Visa Expenses $160
Estimated Personal Expenses
Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.		 $250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity $1,880

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS $35,780
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) $  1,880
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $37,660 ***
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES:

Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.