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Univ. of Granada

Program Overview

The University of Granada (UGR) is a major intellectual center for southern Spain and maintains its unique and vibrant atmosphere amid the beauty of Andalusia. You may pursue a variety of majors here and find particularly interesting offerings in Arabic, Jewish, and Islamic studies. Given its setting, Granada is an obvious choice for historians; the university also offers Spain's most respected programs in psychology and has a variety of impressive new research centers for biotechnology and other science and technology fields.
 
While attending university in Granada, you can enjoy the architectural splendor and extensive services of a modern European city, but at a much less intense pace (and less cost) than Madrid or Barcelona. Nestled against the Sierra Nevada, Granada is a great site for winter sports and it is only an hour away from the Mediterranean Sea. The easy accessibility of beautiful countryside and the rich cultural heritage of the region combine to make Granada the perfect site to study abroad.
 
Students who would like to begin their program early can opt to start with the summer Pre-Intensive Language Program (pre-ILP), Cádiz. The pre-ILP is also helpful for fall or year students who feel they may benefit from additional language preparation. ​
 
Students attend classes with international and/or host country students.

Language of Instruction

Spanish


Language Study

 
The program begins with a four-week Spanish intensive language program (ILP). During the year, Spanish language study is available but not required. ​


Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
 
You may extend your EAP participation from the fall to the year (plan in advance for your visa).
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Fall :  
mid-August to mid-February​

Pre-ILP + Fall :  
mid-July to mid-February
 

Year :  
mid-August to early July​​

Pre-ILP + Year :  
mid-July to early July ​

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Students participating in the fall option will not return in time for the winter quarter / spring semester at UC.​

Housing

During the ILP, students live in single rooms in the Colegio Mayor Isabel la Católica. After the ILP, students find their own housing with assistance from EAP Study Center staff. Students may live in an apartment, private home, boarding house, or colegio mayor (university residence) with international students, other UC students, or Spanish students. EAP Study Center staff will provide a list of apartments that have been rented by previous EAP participants. In addition, University of Granada student monitores will be available to help EAP students negotiate rents and agree to rental terms.
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Extracurricular Activities

​The UCEAP Study Center in Granada organizes guided visits to various historical and cultural sites as well as a flamenco workshop. Other excursions and cultural events available around the city are advertised in a weekly paper published by the University of Granada. More adventurous students will appreciate Granada's ideal location -- only 37 miles from the coast and 20 miles from the mountains -- while those looking for volunteerships can find opportunities through the University's Center for Development Cooperation Initiatives.


On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. The Granada Study Center staff members have been with the program for many years, and the UC faculty director visits frequently from Madrid. Together they help students integrate into Spanish culture and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

Meet our staff...
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See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).​

University of Granada

University of Granada
After a period of considerable growth in the 1980s, the University of Granada (UGR) evolved into a major intellectual and cultural nexus for southern Spain. UGR has facultades devoted to the fields of humanities, fine arts, law, political science, medicine, pharmacology translation, education, labor, economics, and the natural sciences, and draws Spanish students from throughout the world to its highly touted programs in psychology and social sciences. The facultades are scattered around the city amid vestiges of Iberian, Roman, Arab, Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic history that have shaped Granada’s architecture, social tone, and patterns of everyday life. UCEAP’s Study Center in Granada is well placed to offer advice and other support to students making their way around this excellent university.
 
 
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Student Reviews

Course Opportunities

Regular university courses in most academic disciplines are available, and the UCEAP Study Center organizes support courses for continued background and language enhancement. UGR has an excellent program in Middle Eastern studies that includes extensive listings in history, art history, literature, and women's studies.
 
Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:
  • EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
  • Host institution online catalogs or course listings:
  • MyEAP Course Catalog lists courses previously taken by UC students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.
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Units

ILP: 3 to 6 UC quarter units
Semester: 18 UC quarter units per semester
 
All students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. Students generally enroll in four courses to meet the minimum requirement. Units taken during the pre-ILP and ILP do not count toward the semester minimum unit requirement. 
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Internships, Research, and Independent Study

You may be able to participate in independent studies, an academic internship, and community service opportunities during or after this program.
 
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Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart below represent an estimate of: 1) the UCEAP fees for the current year, and 2) the additional amount needed to cover your living expenses in this location. Estimates for personal travel, entertainment and Non-Resident (out of state) Fees are not included.
 
Keep in mind that on UCEAP you take your financial aid with you. The amount of your financial aid package will take into account the total estimated costs of this experience. One advantage of selecting UCEAP for study abroad is that we facilitate the process by working with your UC Financial Aid Office (FAO), informing them of your UCEAP participation and providing them with your UCEAP budget. Just like your UC Campus billing office, we receive your financial aid and scholarships from your FAO, apply it to cover the UCEAP program fees, and disburse any remaining aid on a set schedule.
 

Estimated EAP Costs *

OptionWeeksUnits (Qtr)Units (Sem)UCEAP Fees 1Additional Costs 2
(Estimated)
 
Fall262416$8,650$8,700
Pre-ILP + Fall3230.520.3$10,600$11,150
Year464228$15,400$12,900
Pre-ILP + Year5248.532.3$17,350$15,400
 
* Estimates do not include Non Resident Fees. If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay Non-Resident Fees on UCEAP.

1 UCEAP Fees: This represents an estimate of UCEAP fees for the current year. Actual amounts will vary due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. This figure includes UC tuition and fees for undergraduate, in-state residents. For a detailed breakdown of what’s included in this estimate, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay non-resident fees on UCEAP.

2 Additional Costs: Average living expenses include but are not limited to room and board, transportation, books, supplies, and other incidentals and do not include recreational travel or entertainment. The total cost will vary depending on your personal expenses, exchange rate fluctuation, and the program you attend. For a detailed breakdown of the estimate, visit the “Cost” tab of the appropriate program.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Actual amounts will vary due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.  Estimates do not include Non Resident Fees. If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay Non Resident Fees on UCEAP.
 
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
 
  • Predeparture expenses (health clearance, student visa, etc.)
  • Round-trip airfare from California
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at the University of Granada
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • On-site orientation for academics and local culture
  • Intensive language program instruction, room and board, and pool access
  • Room and board during the remainder of the term
  • Guided visits to the Sacromonte and Albaicín, the Alhambra and Generalife, the Cathedral, and the home of Federico García Lorca
  • Excursion to Los Cahorros
  • Flamenco workshop
  • Participation in language exchange with Spanish students
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
​While on UCEAP, you are covered by UC’s accident and medical insurance, including non-medical benefits, and 24/7 travel assistance anywhere in the world.​

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Eligibility

Class Level:

Junior, Senior, Graduate

Language Prerequisites:

Spanish
- The University-level language requirement is: minimum 5 quarters / 3 semesters with a minimum language GPA of 2.85.
* Students with less than 2 years of University-level Spanish language must enroll in the summer Pre-ILP.

GPA:

2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.

All applicants must also have:

  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program.
  • Social, interpersonal, and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; willingness to adapt successfully to different living and academic environments; appropriate behavior in a variety of situations.
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations.
  • Completed all campus- and program-specific requirements.

Application Information and Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.