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Spain Study Abroad Fall

Dates: 4 September–11 December 2025
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

¿Eres merengue, culé, colchonero, che, león, o palangana?*

Come join us in Spain on the study abroad, fall semester 2025, to find out. Dotted with medieval and modern castles, cathedrals, mosques, and synagogues, Spain boasts a stimulating crossroads of culture evident in such areas as their cuisine (one that rivals that of neighbor France), architecture, history, and a people that descend from the Basques, Celts, Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors. Few cultures can boast a past, or present, as diverse. What’s Spain famous for? Is it the Neanderthal cave art? Is it the rich art history left by Picasso, Dalí, Velázquez displayed in the internationally renowned Prado Museum? Is it because it’s the home of the first modern novel, Don Quijote de La Mancha? Could it also be famous for its vibrant sports culture, whether that involves fútbol, tennis, or other high-profile international sports? Beyond its rich cultural heritage, Spain’s geography and climate ranges wildly from the warm sands of the Mediterranean to the cold Galician northern shores, from the verdant forests along the north to the dry central plateau, and from the deep canyons throughout the country to the busy cityscapes of Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Valencia. Such is the nature of the land we shall explore together. From our base in Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid, we shall travel extensively throughout the country in its distinct regions, including Galicia, País Vasco, Andalucía, Cataluña and Castilla, to name a few. Join us to enhance your understanding of this unique country, where Europe and Africa are so often said to meet, and you just might end up a new fan* of a Spanish soccer club.

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Contact Us

Mac Wilson
3142 JFSB
(801) 422-3964
mac_wilson@byu.edu

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FAQ

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Courses

Students will enroll in the following courses while on this program:

REL C 350*—History of the Church in Spain (2 credit hours)
IAS 201R—Madrid Walks (1 credit hour) or SPAN 395R—Contemporary Culture (3 credit hours)
SPAN 345—Iberian Civilization (3 credit hours)
*Fulfills a university core requirement.

Students must also take 6 credits from the following courses while on this program:

SPAN 321—Third Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture (3 credit hours)
SPAN 330—Intro to Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)
SPAN 341—Survey of Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$10,800–11,600

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, meals at the student residence, a transportation pass to trains, buses and subway, museum and other admissions, excursions, hotels with continental breakfast while away from Alcalá, and international health insurance.

Does not include airfare, meals on excursions, or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

The College of Humanities will offer scholarship funding of up to $3,500 to majors within the college and up to $1,750 for minors based on financial need.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Students are required to take the following prerequisite courses prior to departure or demonstrate equivalent proficiency:

SPAN 205—University Spanish 3
SPAN 206—Intensive Spanish Skills Development

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2025.

Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in the prep class.

To apply for a Spanish Student Visa, students must acquire a current passport by the beginning of April 2025; the passport must be valid 180 days past the day of return from the program. Students’ physical passport book and visa application will be submitted to the Spanish consulate in Los Angeles, CA. Students will not have access to their passport from April to August 2025.

Students with concerns regarding these requirements should contact botto_assistant@byu.edu.

Students should plan to be in Madrid from 4 September to 11 December and refrain from scheduling late arrivals or early departures.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students will be housed in university housing at Residencia Lope de Vega and in hotels for program excursions.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Mac Wilson is a professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. He teaches literature and culture from the Hispanic world. He is from Eden, Utah, and has experience in Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Dr. Wilson and his family of 7 live in Provo.

3142 JFSB
(801) 422-3964
mac_wilson@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.