Undergraduate Research Abroad

Seville, Spain
Undergraduate Research Abroad

About the Program

Engage with a local faculty through the Independent Study Project seminar to develop a research question relevant to your field of study and a research plan that takes full advantage as of the unique human and material resources in the host city and country. Considered a High-Impact Educational Practice (HIP), the Undergraduate Research Abroad program is ideal for students looking to develop the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes necessary for professional success and lifelong learning.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Seville

Dates:

late Jan 2026 - late May 2026

Price:

$17,995

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/15/25

Withdraw By:

11/15/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Research Interest Form
Letter of Recommendation
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $1,000 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Seville Center

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

CEA CAPA’s undergraduate research program includes a personalized research opportunity, an Independent Study Project course and additional elective courses.

The required Independent Study Project (ISP) course is a variable credit course, providing you the flexibility to earn between 1-3 semester credits and has been designed to help you make the most of your research abroad. You will identify the credit option that works best for you during the pre-departure process.

In addition to your ISP course, you will choose 1 CEA CAPA core course and 2-4 CEA CAPA courses to take from the catalog of course options available to you. The ISP course meets 15-45 contact hours/1-3 credits, and core and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, you may earn 12-15 credits.

The ISP course will meet once weekly for 1 hour each session. Elective courses meet on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Academic Disciplines & Placement Process
You will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or faculty and complete a Research Interest Form that will be used in the initial planning for your research placement. We’ll then identify a local faculty member who will provide oversight and guidance in developing a research plan and a set of research questions relevant to your field of study.  

In Seville, the following academic disciplines are available:

  • Audio-Visual Communication
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Film Studies
  • Immigration
  • Media Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Sustainability
  • Urban Planning

You will automatically be enrolled in the Independent Study Project course upon acceptance into the program. Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home college or university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, we ask that you have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home institution on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Independent Study Project 400 En 30 2
Independent Study Project 400 En 15 1
Independent Study Project 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Architecture in Seville 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Food & Culture in Spain * 300 Sp 45 3
Food & Culture in Spain * 300 En 45 3
Seville: Culture, Identity & Citizenship in the City * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Seville: Culture, Identity & Citizenship in the City * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spanish 300 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Spanish for Beginners 100 Sp 45 3
Spanish for Business 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Architecture in Seville 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Cinema * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Seville 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Community Engaged Global Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Contemporary Literature 300 Sp 45 3
Spanish for Business 300 Sp 45 3
Spanish for Health Professions 300 Sp 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Seville. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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Sample Budget

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