Spanish and Portuguese
Improve your Spanish or Portuguese language skills while studying abroad in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain or Venezuela.
Portugal and Brazil host the Portuguese programs, and Spanish is available in many countries. Students should pay careful attention to the level of Spanish required in each program in Argentina, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela.
| Country/City | Program Sponsor University/Program | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | ||
| Buenos Aires & Santiago, Chile | IES: Buenos Aires and Santiago, Emerging Economies | Fa/Sp |
| Buenos Aires | IES: Buenos Aires, Latin American Societies and Cultures | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| IES: Buenos Aires, Advanced Spanish Immersion | Fa/Sp/Yr | |
| Chile | ||
| Santiago & Buenos Aires, Argentina | IES: Buenos Aires and Santiago, Emerging Economies | Fa/Sp |
| Santiago | IES: Santiago, Chile, Politics, Social Justice & Language | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Costa Rica | ||
| Atenas | SFS: Costa Rica, Sustainable Development Studies | Fa/Sp |
| Dominican Republic | ||
| Santiago | CIEE: Santiago, Dominican Republic, Liberal Arts | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Ecuador | ||
| Quito | Learning Abroad Center: Ecuador, Studies in International Development | Fa/Sp |
| Portugal | ||
| Lisbon | CIEE: Lisbon, Language and Culture | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Spain | ||
| Barcelona |
IES: Barcelona This program is NOT eligible for the IB Minor. Smeal students may earn gen ed or elective credits, but NOT credits towards an IB minor. Go to Global Programs website to find program details and apply. |
Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Granada | IES: Granada, Study in Granada | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Madrid | IES & Penn State: Madrid, Business and Communications | Sp |
| IES: Madrid, Language and Area Studies | Fa/Sp/Yr | |
| Salamanca | IES: Salamanca, Study in Salamanca | Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Seville |
CIEE: Seville See comparison to choose one of four tracks for the language level and course offerings that meet your academic goals. -- International Business & Culture |
Fa/Sp/Yr |
| Valencia | Valencia: University of Virginia, Language and Culture | Fa/Sp/Yr |