Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

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
Aug 24, 2025
Sep 13, 2025
10 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Sitting at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in the southern province of Andalusia, Granada is a ruggedly beautiful gem overflowing with cultural and architectural remnants of an illustrious past.

Granada was the last Moorish stronghold to be recaptured by the Christian monarchs in 1492 and, although never officially Spain's capital, its symbolic importance in the creation of modern Spain has made it a familiar name to historians and tourists alike. And though it’s historic, today Granada is a modern college town filled with a ton of opportunities to immerse yourself in its community and experience its culture.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students praise the program’s strong cultural immersion, supportive staff, and enriching excursions, especially living with host families and exploring Granada’s vibrant city life.

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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 Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
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 WorldStrides of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process.

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.
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.

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Granada, Spain

Level up your Spanish language studies by enrolling in an early start program, which incorporates an intensive Spanish language course before the semester begins. For students with high-intermediate Spanish or above, you can take part in for-credit internship opportunities—at no additional cost—in fields such as education, and community service.

Program Reviews

4.80 Rating
based on 25 reviews
  • 5 rating 84%
  • 4 rating 12%
  • 3 rating 4%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.35
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.7
  • Housing 4.8
  • Safety 4.95
Showing 25 - 25 of 25 reviews
Srta. Granada
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My ISA experience in Granada

During the week I would go to class for about 3-5 hours a day, Monday-Thursday. I thought I did learn a lot in most of my classes, but I do think I could have been challenged more. That being said, I did love the amount free time I did have so I could actually go out and practice the language with the locals. I felt like I learned a lot of content within the classroom and more language outside of it. I truly enjoyed myself in Granada. I made many American and Spanish friends.

I would highly recommend finding an intercambio (student language exchange) or two who are about your age. They most likely will show you the ins and outs of the city you live in, and introduce you to their friends who are also native speakers.
The food in my opinion was great. I just wished my host-mom would have incorporated more fruits and vegetables to our meals.
Another tip would be to join a gym while abroad. Naturally you are going to want to try all the different food and drink options because you only live once, but if you stay physically fit, you won't put on the extra pounds when trying all these fun, new food options.

The school was nice and small. The actual university has over 80,000 students, but the class sizes were never more than 30 students. I just wish I could have had classes with native speakers instead of mostly American students. My professors were pretty awesome, I didn't really have a problem with any of them. They also gave us tips on what the locals do in the city.
I always felt safe in Granada.

The social scene was a big change for me. People eat dinner at like 9 or 10 at night, then get ready to go out, and stay out until 6 in the morning easily. I absolutely loved it. I am not a morning person, and this lifestyle really suited me.

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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%.