Overview
Location: Valladolid, Spain
Program Length: Semester or Academic Year
Eligibility:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- At least sophomore standing
- Degree-seeking student
Program Description
Located in the western part of Spain, Valladolid is known as the administrative capital of Castilla y León. It is located less than two hours by car from Madrid and is surrounded by the provinces of Segovia, Salamanca, Ávila, Zamora, Soria, Burgos, Palencia and León. Valladolid has much to offer, including art, history, culture, literature, museums, festivals and more. It boasts such authors as Cervantes or Zorrilla. This city witnessed the coronation of Ferdinand III as King of Castile, the births of Philip II and Philip IV, the last sigh of Christopher Columbus, and famous artist such as Alonso Berruguete, Juan de Juni and Gregorio Fernandez have worked.
The University is one of the oldest public universities in the country, having been founded in the late 13th century and is one of the leading centers of higher education in Spain. Its academic spirit merges tradition and modernity. It is involved in numerous international relations networks, reserach centers, and is a major force in culture and sports. The University has over 27,000 enrolled students and 100 B.A. and BSc. degrees.
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Coursework
Spanish courses are offered for students of A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels so students can improve their command of the Spanish language and gain an understanding of the culture of Spanish society. The Language Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in language learning. There is also a language lab and a multimedia room as well as a meeting room for students offering free-access computers and free Wi-Fi in all the campus facilities.
Housing & Meals
The University of Valladolid Language Center offers a wide range of accommodation for students enrolled in its courses. Choose the one which best suits your needs.
Families
If you decide to stay with a family, you can choose between:
- Individual room: room with a single bed, wardrobe, and desk/study table for use by one person or
- Double room: room with two single beds. You will share with another student from the Language Center. The room has the same facilities as a single room or might offer a communal study area.
We have a carefully chosen selection of host families. Accommodation with families includes three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and laundry washed once a week.
University Flats
Located in the Miguel Delibes campus, they are three minutes walk from the Language Center. Each self-contained apartment is for two people, with two single bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and kitchen. Each is fully furnished and equipped.
The apartment building is also provided with a cafeteria and dining room. They are the perfect place for socializing with other students. Students can choose full board or only accommodation. There is also a caretaker available 24 hours a day, car park, and common areas (television room, study room, laundry room, and ironing room).
If you request shared accommodation, we will try to find you a flatmate using the following criteria:
- Likes, preferences and/or special needs mentioned in the application.
- Similar ages. Age bands: from 18 to 25 years old, 25 to 30, 31 to 40, over 40.
Availability of accommodation can only be guaranteed during the study program period.
University Residences
There is the possibility of seeking accommodation in university residences. Most of them are located near the center of the city or in the university area and feature functional facilities. Generally the minimum stay is a complete academic year ( September to June) but may have room to accommodate students for short stays.
For accommodation costs, please visit the
University of Valladolid accommodation webpage.
Finances
Costs for tuition, fees, room and meals are paid to the University of Valladolid Language Center. Other costs students can expect to pay include round-trip airfare to Spain, transportation, study abroad medical insurance, visa, passport, personal and academic expenses.
Scholarships
The UNC Asheville Study Abroad Office awards need-based scholarships on a competitive basis to participants on UNCA exchange programs. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,500 and are scaled in proportion to program budget and demonstrated financial need.
The Study Abroad Office advises students to research and pursue a wide range of available funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program,
browse the Cost and Financial Aid page of Study Abroad website.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Contact Information
Bonnie Parker
Director
028 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.251.6666
bparker@unca.edu
Useful Links
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