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Locations: Valencia, Spain
Program Terms: IOP Summer
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 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. 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:	2.75	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:	English, Spanish	Housing options:	Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	English, Spanish

Program Description:

Hispanic Studies

Spend your summer in Valencia—famous for its futuristic architecture, golden beaches, and rich cultural traditions—while deepening your understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Take courses in subjects such as art, culture, history, and literature
This program is designed for advanced Spanish speakers and offers content courses taught entirely in Spanish
All courses are led by faculty at the Universitat de València and are taken with other WorldStrides students
You'll gain language fluency and cultural insights in a city that’s equally known for its historic neighborhoods and its innovative spirit
From studying Spanish literature to cooking paella after a boat ride through Albufera, this program deepens your language skills both in and out of the classroom

Discover Valencia

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 Jayden M.

"The moment I saw the Colosseum for the first time, I started to cry. It was a surreal moment that I didn’t know if I would ever experience. But I was lucky enough to study abroad in Spain and have Rome be accessible to me."

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!