Get up to $500 in flight credits or grants toward study or internship programs abroad when you apply by March 15, 2025. See our Official Rules for full details.
Language: Spanish
Climate: Mediterranean
Currency: Euro
Study abroad in Seville and immerse into student life in the heart of al-Andalus culture. This small city offers a down-to-earth lifestyle and a relaxed experience. Enjoy a café con leche and hone your global competence skills as you chat with locals. Relax at a tapas bar after your study sessions or internship work hours. Learn the flamenco and explore the winding streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz when you study abroad in Seville.
CEA CAPA Seville Center, Pablo de Olavide University, University of Seville
Starting at $18,195
CEA CAPA Seville Center, Pablo de Olavide University
Starting at $18,195
CEA CAPA Seville Center, EUSA University Center
Starting at $18,195
CEA CAPA Seville Center, Pablo de Olavide University, University of Seville, EUSA University Center
Starting at $7,295
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $18,395
CEA CAPA Seville Center, Pablo de Olavide University
Starting at $18,195
CEA CAPA Seville Center, University of Seville
Starting at $18,195
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $6,995
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $4,995
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $18,495
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $4,995
CEA CAPA Seville Center
Starting at $4,995
The CEA CAPA Seville Center is in the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood, offers a study abroad experience in a vibrant neighborhood with rich cultural significance. The Center itself, housed in a beautifully restored residential palace, includes student classrooms, study rooms, a lounge, and a tranquil outdoor patio and terrace, creating an inviting and supportive environment.
Located next to the picturesque Jardines de Murillo, a lush historical park, this charming setting offers you an inspiring space for learning and connection. Courses offered in both Spanish and English, allow you to pursue several disciplines including history, sociology, art, business, and more. Faculty integrate the entire city of Seville into the curriculum, with visits to iconic landmarks like the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and the oldest royal palace in Europe, Real Alcázar. Easily accessible to other areas of Spain and to Portugal, you can easily explore cities like Córdoba, Granada, Baelo Claudia, and Lisbon, Portugal.
Seville’s Santa Cruz neighborhood’s maze of narrow streets, lively plazas, and traditional whitewashed buildings provides an energizing backdrop for exploration. Through a combination of academics and cultural immersion, the CEA CAPA Seville Center will provide you with global perspectives and lifelong memories in one of Spain’s most captivating cities.
Courses taught at the CEA CAPA Seville Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA CAPA Seville Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA CAPA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned at the CEA CAPA Seville Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. To learn more about UNH's service as a School of Record for CEA CAPA, please contact Academics@ceacapa.com.
Professors at the CEA CAPA Seville Center will carefully evaluate your work and progress throughout their academic session. When calculating the final grade, instructors consider written and oral exercises, homework assignments, attendance, classroom participation, and exam performance.
The following grading scale is in use for CEA CAPA center-delivered syllabi:
| DESCRIPTOR | ALPHA | NUMERIC | GPA | REQUIREMENT/EXPECTATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding (High Distinction) |
A | 93+ | 4.0 | Maximum grade: In addition to description for grade "A-", the participant shows detailed understanding of materials about which he or she can show independent analytical ability. This means the ability to question an issue from different perspectives and evaluate responses in an objective manner. |
| Excellent (Distinction) |
A- | 90 - 92.99 | 3.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook/class hand-outs/class notes, and the work shows a high level of independent thought, presents informed and insightful discussion, and demonstrates a well-developed capacity for evaluation. |
| Very good (High Credit) |
B+ | 87 - 89.99 | 3.3 | Shows evidence of a capacity to generalize from the taught content, or the material in literature, or from class lectures in an informed manner. Also, the work demonstrates a capacity to integrate personal reflection into the discussion and an appreciation of a range of different perspectives. |
| Good (Credit) |
B | 83 - 86.99 | 3.0 | The work is well-organized and contains coherent or logical argumentation and presentation. |
| Good (Credit) |
B- | 80 - 82.99 | 2.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook and/or notes, and there is evidence of additional reading. |
| Average (Good Pass) |
C+ | 77 - 79.99 | 2.3 | The work demonstrates a capacity to integrate research into the discussion and a critical appreciation of a range of theoretical perspectives. Also, the work demonstrates a clear understanding of the question and its theoretical implications and demonstrates evidence of additional reading. |
| Adequate (Pass) |
C | 73 - 76.99 | 2.0 | Shows clear understanding and some insight into the material in the textbook and notes, but not beyond. A deficiency in understanding the material may be compensated by evidence of independent thought and effort related to the subject matter. |
| Below Average (Borderline Pass) |
C- | 70 - 72.99 | 1.7 | Shows some understanding of the material in the textbook and notes. A deficiency in any of the above may be compensated by evidence of independent thought related to the subject matter. |
| Inadequate (Borderline Fail) |
D+ | 67 - 69.99 | 1.3 | Fails to show a clear understanding or much insight into the material in the textbook and notes. |
| Poor (Fail) |
D | 60 - 66.99 | 1.0 | Besides the above for D+, participant has not shown interest or engagement in the class work or study. |
| Poor (Fail) |
F | <60 | 0 | Shows little or no understanding of any of the material. |
Courses at the CEA CAPA Seville Center are transcripted by the University of New Haven (UNH), CEA CAPA’s School of Record.
Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) was founded in 1997 and has a modern 345-acre campus 50 minutes outside of Seville's city center, easily accessible by bus or train. While the university is located outside the city, its campus offers amenities and student services not often available in more centralized, urban campuses, including modern athletic, laboratory, and technical facilities.
You’ll take courses through the International Center at Pablo de Olavide; courses have been developed and are taught by professors from the university. You may enroll in Spanish language courses in addition to a wide-range of English & Spanish focused-area electives offered to the international student community. The university currently enrolls approximately 11,000 students.
The campus, faculty, and academic programs at Pablo de Olavide University provide a wonderful immersion experience. Although you will be in classes with other international students, you will witness the daily Spanish university campus life culture.
Pablo de Olavide University is a fully accredited, state-run institution that is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning. UPO is aligned with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards.
Pablo de Olavide University awards credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) system. CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Students receive a transcript from Pablo de Olavide University upon successful completion of the program. The transcript reflects ECTS credits.
Founded in 1505, today the University of Seville (USS) is one of the largest institutions in Spain. You’ll share the hallways and university facilities with Spanish students of the Facultad de Filología and the Facultad de Geografía e Historia (Schools of Philology, Geography and History), located in an 18th century building that originally housed the Royal Tobacco Factory and served as the backdrop for the opera Carmen. With such a long and prestigious history, it’s not surprising that the University of Seville is so well-regarded.
More than 70,000 students attend the University of Seville, with an international student population of about 4,000. You’ll take courses through Cursos Concertados con Universidades Extranjeras, which offers two tracks of multi-disciplined courses – one track in English and another in Spanish across content areas. Although you will be attending class with other international and US American students, you will glimpse Spanish university student life when attending classes in these two very popular departments.
The University of Seville is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning. Its degrees are all adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards.
CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 15 contact hours equals 1 U.S. credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Students receive a transcript from University of Seville upon successful completion of the program. The transcript reflects contact hours.
EUSA University Center is a Spanish private university located in the heart of Seville. Academically accredited by the University of Seville, EUSA has catered to the learning needs of over 55,000 national and international students since 1961. Each year, about 10-15% of the student body is made up of international students. This exceptional academic environment is directly linked to the world of tourism, media and communication, promoting innovation and creativity, and adding value to present-day society.
The EUSA campus is one of Sevilla’s most modern educational settings, featuring audio-visual production equipment, comprehensive technology, and new facilities. It fosters intercultural exchange and cooperation among both international and Spanish students completing undergraduate, graduate, and vocational studies. Academic offerings for visiting students are wide and diverse.
Study abroad offerings include over 30 different subject areas English, ranging from media studies, business, journalism, and human resources to tourism. You’ll attend class with other international students and perhaps some Spanish students. Courses are developed and taught by professors from both EUSA and the University of Seville.
EUSA is a private university center, affiliated with the University of Seville and owned by the Chamber of Commerce in Seville. Its degrees are accredited by the Ministry of Education and adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards. EUSA is also recognized and verified by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning.
EUSA University Center awards credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) system. CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Students receive a transcript from EUSA University Center upon successful completion of the program. The transcript reflects ECTS credits.
CEA CAPA Alum Maisie Dembski compares the 3-credit internship to the 6-credit option and how to balance work while studying abroad in Seville, Spain.
CEA CAPA Alum Phuong Lu shares insight on how she managed her mental and physical wellbeing while studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Read more.
CEA CAPA alum Phuong Lu writes about the highlights of her marketing internship while studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
CEA CAPA students studying in Seville during Spring and Fall semesters have the option of living in apartments while abroad. Generally located downtown, these apartments cater to independent, do-it-yourself-type students who want to experience Seville just as the locals do. Cook delicious Andalusian meals with your roommates in your kitchen, explore the personality of the surrounding neighborhood, and make your new Spanish apartment a home. Please note, this is a first-come, first-served housing option.
Engage in Seville’s colorful culture firsthand when you live in a homestay with a Sevillian family. For the culture-seeking student whose study abroad goals include improving Spanish language skills and cultural understanding, homestays provide the opportunity to dive headfirst into the daily lives of Seville's locals.
Experience a Spanish living environment with an independent twist when you sign up to live in CEA CAPA’s Casa de Sevilla. A homestay and apartment hybrid, this housing option enables you to sample the best of both worlds. Like a homestay, you’ll enjoy the personalized experience of a host who prepares meals, cleans, and interacts with you, yet does not live with you. Like an apartment, you’ll reside in independent living quarters where you can come and go as you please and live with other CEA CAPA or Spanish students.
Please note, this housing option is not available to students in the summer Internship or Study + Internship programs.
Live in a modern residential complex with CCTV security in the building and a 24/7 security presence. Each unit includes two private rooms, shared kitchenette and bathroom. All studios include desks, wardrobes, and dining tables. Students will have access to communal spaces - laundry room, fitness center, communal kitchen, additional study areas, cinema lounge, swimming pool, and roof top terrace.
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
Ideal for group of friends who want to live together in an international community. Live in a residential complex with CCTV security in the building and a 24/7 security presence. Each cluster includes 6 single rooms with A/C and ensuite bathrooms. All apartments include a fully- equipped kitchen and living room area. Students will have access to communal spaces - laundry room, fitness center, communal kitchen, additional study areas, cinema lounge, canteen, swimming pool, and roof top terrace.
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
Live in a modern residential complex with CCTV security in the building and a 24/7 security presence. Each unit includes a private room with A/C, shared kitchenette, and bathroom. All studios include desks, wardrobes, and a dining table. Students will have access to communal spaces- laundry room, fitness center, communal kitchen, additional study areas, cinema lounge, swimming pool, and roof top terrace.
