The University of Salamanca

Founded around 1218, the University of Salamanca is the oldest and most distinguished university in Spain, acting as the center of Spanish culture for more than seven centuries. Some of Spain’s most illustrious citizens have passed through its hallways, including Christopher Columbus, Miguel de Cervantes, Hernan Cortes, Fray Luis de Leon, and Miguel de Unamuno.

The city and the University of Salamanca make up a very rich and unique cultural mecca not found anywhere else in Spain. Almost daily, visitors can enjoy concerts, recitals, art exhibits, lectures, folk dancing and seminars featuring distinguished Spanish writers and members of the Spanish Royal Academy.

Columbia College offers semester and summer programs at the University of Salamanca. Students have the opportunity to develop and improve their Spanish skills, as well as studying Spanish history, literature and business. Also available are classes in Spanish guitar, song and film.

Tuition for the spring semester program at the University of Salamanca is the same as a semester at Columbia College. Cost for the summer program is $3900, which includes air and land transportation, room and board (three meals a day) and tuition.

Click on the following links for more information:

ACADEMICS
  Grades
  First week of class
ACCOMODATIONS
  Dormitories
  Host families
  Other considerations
SPANISH CUISINE
GENERAL PACKING SUGGESTIONS
  Clothing
  Electronics
  Medicine
  Other items
SPENDING MONEY
  How much do you need?
  What form of money should you carry?
  What about exchange rates?
  Where can I change money?
PREPARING FOR STUDYING ABROAD
   Intercultural barriers
   The language barrier
   Beginners
   Intermediate students
   Advanced students
   Suggestions from faculty
SPANISH CUSTOMS AND CULTURE
CULTURE SHOCK
   Ways to cope with stress
TRAVEL IN EUROPE
  Air travel
   Traffic and transportation
   Trains
   Buses
SAFETY TIPS
A MUST “CHECK LIST”
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
   Vital info.
   Sample Schedule
   Orientation

Interested in Studying in Spain

Contact the director of overseas program at 786.3726 or 727.4377 for more details about the University of Salamanca and traveling in Spain.