Location
  • Spain
    • Granada
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Art History Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Environmental Studies Geography Hispanic Studies Language Studies Latin American Studies Law Linguistics Literature Social Work +2
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Program Price Includes:
• Comprehensive Advising and Support
• Tuition at the Host University
• Official Transcript from Host University with ISA Cover Letter
• Housing
• Meals and Laundry Services
• Bridging Cultures Program
• Full-Time Resident Staff
• On-Site ISA Offices
• Computer and Internet Access
• Excursions
• The ISA Discovery Model
• Cultural Activities
• Medical Insurance
• Comprehensive Health, Safety and Security Support
• Airport Reception
• Visa Support
• Tutoring
• The Professional Development Toolbox
• Scholarship Opportunities
Jun 19, 2024
Feb 02, 2025
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About Program

Study abroad at the University of Granada with ISA! Choose one of the programs offered including Hispanic Studies, Intensive Spanish Language Trimester, or Spanish Language, Culture & Electives. ISA offers programs that will accommodate students of all language levels!

The University of Granada enrolls about 81,000 students, of which 11,000 are international. The city of Granada blends a beautiful mixture of modern attributes with its long history of architecture and culture. It is a great destination for international students to explore and improve their Spanish! Check out ISA's website for more information!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of our destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.
ISA by WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.
We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform ISA of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process. Please contact accessibilityteam@studiesabroad.com with questions or for more information.

Impact

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.
ISA by WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

Program Highlights

  • Granada lies 2,300ft above sea level with hot summers and cool winters for skiing.
  • Internships are a part of course load and include university credits at no extra cost. Must have intermediate to advanced Spanish (depending on the internship).
  • One of the oldest and largest universities in Spain.
  • Spain is made up of various Autonomous Communities that have a certain level of self-government.
  • Spain has the third largest number of UNESCO sites in the world and is known for its culinary art, architecture, and beautiful beaches.

Popular Programs

Granada, Spain

The Universidad de Granada is one of the oldest universities and largest in Spain with over 80,000 students, 5,000 of whom are international. The UGr's Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM) is one of Spain's premier centers for the teaching of Spanish to international students. It offers Spanish language and culture courses to visiting students and foreign language courses for local Spanish students. Popular areas of study at the CLM include art history, literature, political science, and more!

Program Reviews

4.77 Rating
based on 22 reviews
  • 5 rating 81.82%
  • 4 rating 13.64%
  • 3 rating 4.55%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.35
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.7
  • Housing 4.85
  • Safety 5
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Libby
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing summer in Granada, Spain

I studied abroad in Granada through ISA during July of 2024. The program covered language and culture classes, all taught in Spanish, and I was able to finish my Spanish minor with the credits earned. I picked Granada over Barcelona because I wanted a more localized experience in which I could be fully immersed in the culture, and that's exactly what I got and more. I stayed with a host family in their apartment, a 20 minute walk from my classes. Every morning I would take a peaceful walk to class with other students through the beautiful, old, safe streets of the city, watching the world wake up. My host family did not speak much English so I was able to practice speaking Spanish every day, and they were patient and kind while helping me learn. ISA always had organized activities like a guided tour of the Alhambra, the ancient Islamic palace and gardens, tours of the city, wine tasting, a Flamenco show, beach trips, and mountain hikes. Our ISA chaperones, Melissa, Lorena, and Angel were kind, supportive, and always in touch. I got sick at one point and they helped me get to and from the hospital, offering support and communication to make the process as stress-free as they could. Granada is a beautiful city filled with life, stories, good food, and good people. I loved my experience and can't wait to visit again someday.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Look into the holidays and festivals in your city or in the surrounding area, and try to attend them. Ask your host family or group mentors about them for details. Festivals in Spain are beautiful to witness and partake in, and if you can even plan dates to incorporate them into a trip, it's 100% worth it. I want to the summer solstice festival, El Noche de San Juan, and it was the highlight of the trip.
2 people found this review helpful.
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Nicole
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible Semester in Granada!

I had the best time with ISA in Granada! The ISA Staff is amazing and they are so supportive and also plan such great activities to help students get to know the city and make the most of their time. Granada is the perfect size because it is a city, so there are plenty of things to do, but small enough where it can really feel like home. Great to practice Spanish as it is not an international city like Madrid, so I really feel like I developed my Spanish skills. The University of Granada is very well-known and there are tons of students (especially erasmus), so there are tons of people to meet, activities to do, and opportunities to progress your Spanish. If you can, I recommend to live with a host family, this made me experience even better. The city itself if so beautiful, tons of of opportunities for hiking/nature, and so many hidden gems to explore (ask the ISA staff for recommendations). Cannot recommend this program and city enough!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Definitely stay with a host family if you can! My host family was incredible and so caring. They really helped me with my Spanish and my host mom was an amazing cook.
Take advantage of all the ISA activities planned, as well as get involved with the Juventud, Church groups, sports teams, etc to meet locals, have more friends, and improve your Spanish more
Pros
  • City is the perfect size. Sooo beautiful and walkable. Good public transportation.
  • Free tapas--get free appetizer with every drink
  • Great to improve your language and learn about the history of the city/Spain
Cons
  • Granada airport is small. Usually needed to take a 2 hour bus ride to Malaga for flights
2 people found this review helpful.
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Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What an AMAZING experience & program!

I spent five months abroad in Granada, Spain, during the Spring semester of 2024. I lived with a host mother, and two other roommates from my university. There are so many positive things I can say about this program and my time. To start, ISA is such a wonderful organization that I highly recommend traveling through. They were so helpful with everything from getting my Visa, to the on site staff in Granada, and my return to home. They have everything organized in easy to locate places, and communication was always clear. I chose to study in Spain for the language. I am a Spanish minor, and have always loved Spanish and had a goal of becoming fluent. All of my classes in Spain were in Spanish (however, I had some friends whose classes were in English, it just depends on your language level :) and my host Mom didn't speak any English. Both of these components aided in mastering my fluency in Spanish, which I will be forever grateful for. My trip included excursions, which were amazing. My favorite excursion was my trip to Morocco. The Sahara Desert and cities of Fez and Meknes created so many memories for me that I will cherish forever. There are so many amazing aspects that ISA and studying abroad has to offer, and I would HIGHLY recommend you check them out!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Don't be afraid to embrace change! I developed so much personally during my time in Spain, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Change can be scary, but adapting to a new lifestyle and routine was such a good thing for me. It helped me understand that change can be good, and it aided in me gaining a new perspective on many aspects of life.
Pros
  • Language/fluency mastering
  • Ability to travel anywhere
  • Meeting people that will become your lifelong friends
Cons
  • My university evaluated my credits abroad for GPA, rather than just completion requirements. This made it a little bit hard to enjoy myself at times because I was so worried about getting good grades, rather than just passing the class.
  • It was a very long program, which I personally loved, however, I feel the program could have maybe been cut short by a few weeks.
31 people found this review helpful.
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Tucker
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Time in Granada With ISA

Words don't do it justice. Life-changing. Truly. I feel like I am an entirely different person from who I was before studying abroad. It was perfect down to every last detail. To be honest I didn't even do any extensive research on Granada or the program prior to going, I just was sure that I wanted to study abroad somewhere. In fact, not a single other person from my university was going to Granada, so I knew zero people going into the program. Naturally, I tend to go quiet in social situations, so I knew this new environment could be a challenge. Instead of falling into my old ways, I made a daily effort to push myself to meet new people and be more gregarious. This was the root of my growth, and it was massively facilitated by the staff of ISA Granada. Not only were my hosts passionate and welcoming, but the ISA staff organized dozens of events to help involve us students. The three coordinators, Angel, Marisa, and Lorena, made it abundantly clear to us that not only were they there for our every need, but they really cared about us individually. They were curious to hear how we were enjoying our experience and keen to suggest ideas for us based on our interests. My school held a pre-study abroad conference in the winter before I left, and when one of the coordinators asked me where I was going and who I was studying abroad through, the response was incredible. I told her ISA Granada, and her face lit up with excitement for me. She was elated to tell me how amazing ISA was and how much I had to look forward to. She did not exaggerate in the slightest. I hope that this review can serve to others as she did to me, encouraging you to study abroad with ISA, and be excited to do so. You will be so happy you did.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Caracoles! Also known as escargo or snail, this was a first for me. Angel from ISA Granada recommended numerous places to go around the city to try this dish, and I don't regret it at all. Delicious!
Pros
  • Incredible Staff
  • Amazing city full of culture and nature *And stupidly safe!!!*
  • Growth experience
Cons
  • Short lived-- I wish I could've stayed longer!
32 people found this review helpful.
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EliAnna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

HOME: Holding Onto my Experiences

This provides various opportunities culturally, academically, and socially. Therefore, one aspect I was able to integrate myself in the community was through service-learning at a local emergency department in Vithas La Salud hospital in Granada, Spain. This allowed me to immerse myself in learning new medical ethics and implement practices that are appropriate to cultural diversity and acceptable to community needs. These opportunities have assisted me to develop compassion and leadership attributes, meanwhile, integrating cultural perspectives and language influences in my journey aboard (not to mention GREAT on a resume).

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My home (holding unto my experiences) is not just a place, but should be an experience you can hold onto and an opportunity to transform one's own community. This decision will render a long-lasting memory of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Pros
  • Service-Learning
  • Host Family
  • Excursions
Cons
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
57 people found this review helpful.
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Samma
3/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good

Excursions and housing was amazing but there was not much language and culture immersion. I felt like all events were coordinated with other Americans and we rarely got to interact and learn with locals. The grading and attendance system was also not lenient or understanding at all and some of the professors were biased towards Americans. It was a fun experience that I would recommended but I did not learn as much culture and language that I hope for even when I was trying to make an effort in immersion.

Pros
  • Friendly staff & place
  • Adventurous excursions planned
  • Beautiful location
Cons
  • Not immersive in culture
  • Not language intensive
  • Not many classes are offered
70 people found this review helpful.
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Felicia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Despite COVID, Amazing

Despite COVID erupting during my semester in Granada, I am very happy with the memories I gained while being present. I did not travel outside of the country while I was in the semester because I wanted to save travel for after academics. For this reason, I spent a great deal in Granada and neighboring villages and towns which was incredible for me. I found that I had a better understanding of place and belonging because of this. Our program directors were absolutely amazing and handled the difficult circumstances with grace and compassion for all of us.

Pros
  • mountains
  • food
  • dance
70 people found this review helpful.
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Elijah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

Full immersion was my goal when I chose to study abroad in Granada, Spain. The ISA program gave me all the tools to make that a reality. I stayed with an incredibly kind, generous, and eye-opening host family within a two minute walk from the school building where I had classes. I was able to feel like a full Spaniard each and every day. And if I saw any ISA program directors somewhere in town, they always greeted me with friendship and genuinely cared how I was getting on. Overall, I had an unforgettable experience.

Pros
  • Super immersive -- with a lot of different options to live with Spanish students or host families
  • Free tapas!
  • An hour from the beach, an hour from the ski resort. With wine and tapas in between
Cons
  • Difficult to navigate the city if not a confident Spanish speaker -- not as easy as bigger int'l cities
67 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

In Granada, you can only miss 20% of EACH class per semester until you are unable to take the final. Even ISA excursions will add to this 20%.