Study Away Programs

Business + Society in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 17th, 2024 May 10th 2024
Fall 2024 September 4th, 2024 December 13th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 15th, 2025 May 14th, 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 2024 January 10th, 2024 June 8th 2024
Fall 2024 August 28th, 2024 December 20th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 2th, 2025 June 7th, 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 2024 January 17nd, 2024 May 10th 2024
Fall 2024 September 4th, 2024 December 13th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 15th, 2025 May 14th, 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.

Communications, New Media + Journalism (SPANISH track) in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 17th, 2024 May 10th 2024
Fall 2024 September 4th, 2024 December 13th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 15th, 2025 May 14th, 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

Combining theory and hands-on practice, this program is designed for students considering a career in communications. Students take courses with Spanish students at the Universidad de Sevilla and may also select classes in the CIEE Liberal Arts program. Along the way, students learn about Spanish culture with a range of projects and activities. Great emphasis is placed on helping students explore their host community with a greater sense of purpose and reciprocity in their exchanges. 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 enroll in five to six courses for a total of 15-18 credits.

  • One two-week Intensive Spanish Language course
    • HISP 3502 CSCS Cultural History of Spain, or SPAN 3501 CSCS Advanced Spanish Grammar, depending on results from the placement exam
  • One or more CIEE CNMJS semester core courses
    • COMM 3001 SCMJ/JOUR 3001 SCMJ/SPAN 3001 SCMJ Magazine Reporting and Writing and/or
      COMM 3008 SCMJ/JOUR 3006 SCMJ/SPAN 3004 SCMJ Digital Video Reporting in Context (see Communication, Journalism, and Media course list below)
  • One or more CIEE CNMJS semester elective courses
    • COMM 3004 SCMJ/HISP 3001 SCMJ/NMDS 3001 SCMJ Digital and Visual Culture in Contemporary Spain and/or
      COMM 3007 SCMJ/JOUR 3005 SCMJ/SOCI 3001 SCMJ Social Justice, Action and Media: Stories that Matter (see Communication, Journalism, and Media course list below)
    • Independent Research Project (optional)
    • Business Internship (optional)
  • Additional semester elective courses from:
    • CIEE Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing (maximum one course)
    • CIEE Health Professions and Related Programs
    • CIEE History, Philosophy, Religion
    • CIEE Languages and Cultural Studies
    • CIEE Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
    • CIEE Psychology
    • CIEE Social Sciences
    • CIEE Visual and Performing 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 Universidad de Sevilla are scheduled Monday through Thursday and meet twice a week. Direct enrollment courses are scheduled Monday through Friday. CIEE classes are only open to CIEE students. The program’s core courses usually include students from the Universidad de Sevilla. Cursos Concertados are open to other international students. Direct enrollment university classes with Spanish and international students last until the end of the regular semester. Students should plan on staying at least a week longer in the fall and a month longer in the spring. Core and elective courses are taught by media professionals with experience in collaborative and experiential learning projects. Other courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Sevilla or the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. The program’s core courses: ‘Digital Video Reporting in Context and Magazine Reporting in Context’ are workshops that give students the possibility of exploring their new social and cultural environment as documentarists.

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 research hours
Cursos Concertados at University of Seville: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University of Seville: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
University Pablo de Olavide: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted
EUSA School of Communications: 3 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, 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.

Communications, New Media + Journalism (ENGLISH track) in Seville, Spain (CIEE)

By September 8th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 17th, 2024 May 18th 2024
Fall 2024 September 11th, 2024 December 20th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 15th, 2025 May 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

Students choose courses in English at CIEE’s partner school – EUSA School of Communications – from its three main degrees: Audiovisual Communication; Journalism; and Publicity and Public Relations. Along the way, students learn about Spanish culture with a range of projects and activities. Whether they are total beginners or have some grasp of the Spanish language, students are encouraged to take an optional Spanish language course.

Students enroll in five to six courses for 15-18 credits to be selected from:

CIEE courses
EUSA School of Communication courses
Spanish language courses
Content courses in English and/or Spanish
University of Seville (US) (available as of the Spring 2024 semester) courses
Spanish language courses
Content courses in English and/or Spanish

Academic Structure

Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday and meet twice a week. Instruction methods include lectures, class discussions, media workshops, and out-of-class activities. CIEE classes are open only to CIEE students. US and EUSA courses are also open to both national and international students. All courses are taught by professionals with experience in collaborative and experiential learning who are closely linked to the local and national media environment. The Digital Video Reporting in Context course is a workshop that gives students the possibility of exploring their new social and cultural environment as documentarists.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 semester/quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE Internship: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100 internship placement hours
EUSA School of Communication courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise noted.
University of Seville courses (available as of Spring 2024): typically 6 ECTS/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. 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.

Liberal Arts in Madrid, Spain (CIEE)

By February 27th 2021

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 22nd, 2024 June 5th 2024
Fall 2024 August 26th, 2024 December 21st, 2024
Spring 2025 January 27th, 2025 June 4th, 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 Liberal Arts program is designed for students with advanced Spanish language skills – five semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent — who want to immerse themselves in Spanish university life. Students may also choose to complete a for-credit internship in Madrid. Liberal Arts students choose from CIEE elective courses and a wide range of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) courses in humanities, social sciences, journalism, psychology, linguistics, or communications. Students can also take Curso de Estudios Hispánicos (CEH) courses, which are offered to international students and focus on Spanish language and culture.

THROUGH FALL 2023 (UC3M ONLY):

1 UC3M course
1 UC3M International School Spanish language course
2-3 Electives chosen from;
CIEE courses
UC3M courses
UC3M International School Spanish-track courses
STARTING SPRING 2024:
Students take four or five courses in Spanish according to their Host Institution Track (listed below). Courses are a combination of courses taught by the university of choice (UC3M or UAN) and by CIEE. In the case of UC3M, students can select courses from the UC3M regular course offering and from the UC3M International School course offering. In the case of UAN, students choose courses from the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos.

UAN Track Requirements:

12-15 U.S. semester credits
4-5 Electives chosen from;
UAN Centro Estudios Hispanicos Spanish language courses
CIEE courses

Internship
Spanish language
UC3M Track Requirements:
15-18 U.S. semester credits
4-5 Electives chosen from;
UC3M courses taught in Spanish
UC3M International School Spanish-track courses
UC3M International School Spanish language course
CIEE courses in Spanish

Academic Structure

University courses typically meet twice a week and classes are scheduled every day, Monday through Friday. Instruction includes lectures and practice groups. The UC3M class size averages 15-60 students. Students take classes with other international students in the UC3M International School Spanish track and UAN Centro de Estudios Hispánicos and otherwise enroll in regular university courses and seminars with local and international students. 

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 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours (usually 3/15/100-120)
UC3M courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
UC3M International School courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
UAN courses (as of Spring 2024): 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 90-96 notional hours 

Courses

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

Eligibility

3.0 G.P.A. 5 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent)

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 have the option to 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. Depending on room size and availability, students will be placed in single or double rooms. 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.

Advanced Arabic Language in Amman, Jordan (CIEE)

By September 10th 2019

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 21st, 2024 May 10th 2024
Fall 2024 August 25th, 2024 December 13th, 2024
Spring 2025 January 19th, 2025 May 9th, 2025

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

Where: Amman, Jordan

Amman has an ancient history and a diverse, vibrant modernity. It is an accessible, cosmopolitan city with numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, and cinemas. With its reputation for security and hospitality, Amman is home to inhabitants from all over the Middle East. The city provides a safe and stable environment for students to learn about the region.

Academics

The Advanced Arabic Language program provides students with a full immersion experience commensurate with their abilities and proficiency level. All courses are taught in Arabic and include both subject area content and language instruction. This approach enables students to develop a high level of proficiency in Arabic and gain an in-depth understanding of the culture as well as important issues facing Jordan and the Middle East today. In addition, the program has a language commitment that students agree to at the start of the program during orientation. Students are placed in classes depending on their proficiency level which is determined by the on-site placement test.

Students will take: Three required Arabic Language courses and One Arabic subject elective

Academic Structure

Classes are small and often taught in tutorial style. Participants take classes only with other students in the Advanced Arabic Language program.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3-6 U.S. semester/4.5-9 quarter credits; 45-140 contact hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours

Courses

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

Eligibility

A cumulative GPA OF 3.0 is required. A 3.3 GPA in Modern Standard Arabic is required. 4 semesters of college-level Modern Standard Arabic or equivalent ability is required for admission. Successful applicants have mastered the concepts covered in the Al-Kitaab series through the second book or equivalent and demonstrate oral proficiency at the intermediate mid- to intermediate-high level on the ACTFL scale.

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Study abroad students have the option of living with a Jordanian host family. Homestay placements are made based on compatibility between families and students, and in some cases, a suitable homestay may not be available for every interested student. All CIEE housing options in Jordan require students to make adjustments to the host culture, including curfews, limits on guests, and decorum. Students choosing a homestay normally have breakfast and a main meal with the families during the week and may have all meals with them on the weekends. Students are responsible for weekday lunches.

Student Apartments: al-Bayt al-‘Arabi is available pending a minimum number of program participants opting for this housing choice. It requires students to maintain language commitment among themselves. Students opting for al-Bayt al-‘Arabi should be aware that their space will also regularly serve as communal space and host informal and formal activities for the entire Advanced Arabic Language program. Students who opt for the al-Bayt al-‘Arabi are responsible for all their own meals.

Visa & Immigration information

Students studying in Jordan must obtain a visa in order to study abroad in Jordan. 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. 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.  If student is in an apartment, 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 $560
Estimated Airfare $1,200
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses $60
Estimated Books and Academic Materials $150
Estimated Local Transportation $1,200
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 $3,420

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) $  3,420
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $39,200 ***
***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.

Middle East Studies in Amman, Jordan (CIEE)

By September 10th 2019

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 21st, 2024 May 10th 2024
Fall 2024 August 23rd, 2024 December 13th, 2025
Spring 2025 January 19th, 2025 May 9th, 2025

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

Where: Amman, Jordan

Amman has an ancient history and a diverse, vibrant modernity. It is an accessible, cosmopolitan city with numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, and cinemas. With its reputation for security and hospitality, Amman is home to inhabitants from all over the Middle East. The city provides a safe and stable environment for students to learn about the region.

Academics

CIEE’s Middle East Studies program offers study abroad students a series of specially designed area studies courses in economics, history, international relations, environment, literature, politics, regional diplomacy, and religion. All courses provide an overview of issues relevant to Jordan and the broader Middle East region. One of these courses can be an internship at a local government agency, international organization, national organization, or business. Although there is no language prerequisite, all students are required to take both Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Jordanian Arabic while in Amman following an onsite placement exam.

Students also have the option to take one course from a pre-approved selection at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT).

Students will take: Modern Standard Arabic at the appropriate level
Colloquial Jordanian Arabic at the appropriate level
Two or three elective courses.  This may include one course from PSUT.

Academic Structure

Participants study only with other CIEE students from the Middle East Studies program at CIEE Amman. The extracurricular activities, lectures, and workshops with experts on a range of contemporary issues allow CIEE students to gain official insight into Jordan’s most pressing domestic and international concerns. Participants who choose to take a course through PSUT will study with Jordanian and other international students on the PSUT campus.

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 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 48 contact hours 

Courses

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

Eligibility

2.75 G.PA., demonstrated interest in the Middle East and Arabic language through coursework and statement of purpose. There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Housing & Student Life

Study Abroad students have the option of living with a Jordanian host family or in an apartment with other CIEE program participants. Homestay placements are made based on compatibility between families and students, and in some cases, a suitable homestay may not be available for every interested student. All CIEE housing options in Jordan require students to make adjustments to the host culture, including curfews, limits on guests, and decorum. Apartments have limits on visitors and quiet hours for safety purposes and deference to local norms. Students in homestays generally eat two meals a day with their families and most meals on the weekends. Students selecting the apartment option need to budget for all meals, as they are not included in the program fee. For students planning to stay for the academic year, meals between the fall and spring semesters are not included in the program fee unless they continue to reside with their homestay family. All students are responsible for their lunches.

Visa & Immigration information

You must obtain a visa to study in Jordan and will work with CIEE on this process. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please contact the Jordanian 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.  If student is in an apartment, 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 $560
Estimated Airfare $1,200
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses $60
Estimated Books and Academic Materials $150
Estimated Local Transportation $1,200
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 $3,420

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) $  3,420
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $39,200 ***
***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 Rennes, France (CIEE)

By September 10th 2019

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 January 10th, 2024 May 18th, 2024
Fall 2024 August 28th, 2024 December 21st, 2024
Spring 2025 January 8th, 2025 May 17th, 2025

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

Where: Rennes

With its population of 60,000 students, Rennes is a perfect setting for study in France. Just an hour and a half west of Paris by train, and 55 minutes from the sea, Rennes is the capital of Brittany. Economically very dynamic, the city is known as a center for technology and is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in France. The city offers an excellent variety of cultural events and provides study-abroad students the opportunity to learn the distinct Celtic traditions particular to this region of France.

Academics

This French language immersion program is designed for intermediate to advanced-level French students who want to take their language skills to the next level while learning about French culture and society. Prior to coming to France, students take an online placement test. Once on-site, they take an intensive two-week language and culture course that includes 30 hours of language and civilization coursework, and 10 hours of cross-cultural analysis and cultural adaptation meetings. Upon completion of the preliminary language and culture course, students are placed in one of six language learning levels, each with a prescribed set of courses at the Centre International Rennais d’Etude du Francais pour Etrangers (CIREFE) at Université Rennes II. All students are encouraged, regardless of their language level, to consider auditing a regular course at the Université Rennes II; however, students in the advanced language levels (C1/C2) may opt to take one or two regular university courses for credit alongside French students. Students agree to speak only French during the program to encourage language and cultural acquisition.

Academic Structure

Students take most of their classes at CIREFE with other international students. Our students often describe their experience at CIREFE as studying at an international school and enjoy this mutually enriching diverse environment and intercultural experience. The average class duration is 2 hours. The average class size is 14-18 students depending on class subjects and levels. All CIREFE courses are taught in French. Université Rennes II classes are open to French students. Advanced CIEE students may enroll in one or two courses at Université Rennes II and must attend lectures, complete assigned work, and take exams as scheduled. Classes meet Monday through Friday. Students usually take 2 two-hour classes per day.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 2-3 U.S. semester/3-4.5 quarter credits; 30-45 contact hours
Université Rennes II courses: 2-6 U.S. semester/3-9 quarter credits; 26-78 contact hours

Courses

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

Eligibility

GPA of 3.0 in French language, 4 semesters of college-level French (or equivalent)

Housing & Student Life

Homestays: Students live in carefully chosen French homes in Rennes or nearby suburbs. Host families provide breakfast and dinner, all weekend meals. On weekdays, students purchase lunch at restaurants on campus or at local cafés or restaurants in downtown Rennes.

Apartment: Students may opt to live in a single studio apartment in a residence. Students are responsible for purchasing and preparing their own meals. The studio apartment has a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, cooking plates, mini-fridge, dishes & kitchenware.

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. You may purchase lunches at local cafés, boulangeries, crêperies, or mini-markets downtown Rennes. 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 $1,200
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 $40
Estimated Local Transportation $150
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 $3,005

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) $ 3,005
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $38,785 ***
***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, Language + Culture in Shanghai, China (CIEE)

By April 1st 2019

Program Dates
Term Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 February 25th, 2024 June 8th, 2024
Fall 2024 September 1st, 2024 December 14th, 2024
Spring 2025 February 23rd, 2025 June 7th, 2025

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

Where: Shanghai

Perched on the banks of the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai is China’s largest city by population, and a global hub of culture, commerce, and finance. Massively redeveloped over the past 20 years, the city boasts many of the world’s latest and greatest. The list includes: uber-tall buildings stretching up in the new financial district; and the world’s fastest-growing rapid-transit system featuring the world’s first commercial high-speed Maglev train.

Academics

Courses are focused on contemporary business issues affecting China and the role of the world’s second largest economy on international business today. Company site visits and other networking opportunities allow students to apply theories learned in class and contextualize the country’s economic rise within China’s largest business hub. Students investigate pressing business issues and trends with some of China’s most respected professors, such as Oliver Yang, the corporate social responsibility and government relations manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Students who have not completed one semester of college-level Chinese or demonstrate equivalent proficiency must take Conversational Chinese.

CIEE Global Institute – Shanghai is located on East China Normal University (ECNU)’s downtown Putuo campus, which is known as the “Garden University” for its beautiful grounds by the Liwa River. Chinese language courses are taught by full-time CIEE faculty members, including the CIEE language director, and adjunct teachers from the East China Normal University College of International Chinese Studies. A committee of specialists in teaching Chinese as a second language holds these courses to the highest educational standards.

All Chinese language courses and area studies electives are managed by CIEE and are designed exclusively for CIEE study abroad students. Some area study courses may include a limited number of ECNU students to increase cross-cultural and academic exchange.

Students must take 4-5 courses, for a total of 15 U.S. semester credits, including:
2 business courses
2-3 additional courses from the following:
Additional business courses
A Chinese language course
Elective courses in English or Chinese
Organizational Internship
Directed Independent Research

Academic Structure

The semester is 15 weeks long and includes a one-week orientation, 12 weeks of instruction, a group cultural excursion, a one-week program break for independent travel, and typically, one national holiday. Courses take place Monday through Thursday for two to four hours with occasional course-related field trips on Fridays and weekends. Class sizes range from 4 to 20 students and are typically co-taught by head language instructors and assistant language instructors. Students also meet with peer tutors for structured tutorials for at least two hours per week. All Chinese language courses, business electives, and area studies electives are managed by CIEE and specially designed for CIEE study abroad students. Some area study courses may include a limited number of ECNU students to increase cross-cultural and academic exchange.

Course Credit

CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
CIEE language courses: 6 semester/9 quarter credits; 90 contact hours
CIEE Organizational Internship: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours

Courses

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

Eligibility

3 or more semesters of college level micro or macroeconomics, accounting, finances, management or marketing. Students who are citizens of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan ROC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau are welcome and should contact the CIEE Study Abroad Advisor about special entry requirements.

Housing & Student Life

Students have the option of a home stay (ideal for students who want to make rapid progress with their language skills, host families will only speak Chinese) or a residence hall. In the residence hall students may choose to live with a Chinese ECNU student, or another CIEE student on the ECNU campus. Meal options depend on the type of housing selected. Students living with host families will eat most meals with their family, but should budget for lunch and weekend meals on their own. Students living in a residence hall must be prepared to pay their own meal costs on-site in China.

Fees & Costs

Students pay Allegheny tuition, double room and an off campus study fee of $800. Allegheny financial aid, except work/study, is applied to program costs. Tuition includes housing, international travel insurance (CIEE iNext), airport meet and greet, orientation, field trips, and transcript administration fees. Allegheny students do not have to pay the program deposit requested by CIEE. Estimated additional costs include: meals (for students in residence halls, some meals if with homestay), CIEE application fee, books and supplies (approx. $50), visa fees, international airfare & local transportation, and personal expenses.

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 Chinese 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.