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Locations: Salamanca, Spain
Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2026 to spring 2027, applications may not open until later: November 13, 2025 for summer 2026; November 20, 2025 for programs beginning fall 2026; and April 15, 2026 for programs beginning winter or spring 2027. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	Spanish	Housing options:	Dormitory / affiliated residences, Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Art history, English, Film and media studies, History, Spanish

Program Description:

Spanish Language & Culture

Spend an intensive month at the Universidad de Salamanca's Cursos Internacionales department, where you'll study alongside international peers in a program designed to accelerate your Spanish language skills.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Enroll in a course that matches your language level and focus on grammar and communication
Intermediate and advanced learners expand their studies to include cultural topics
All courses are taught by host university faculty in a dynamic academic environment that blends classroom learning with real-life practice
Live in this medieval city small enough to navigate by foot, allowing you to get to know the local landscape and culture
With its walkable medieval center and welcoming community, Salamanca offers an ideal setting for authentic cultural immersion

Discover Salamanca

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Emma K.

"I am super glad I studied abroad in Salamanca and have made memories and friends I will keep forever! Salamanca is close to a lot of really gorgeous nature and countryside, so my friends and I would always rent bikes and take them to neighboring cities and spend days just exploring."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!