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Univ. of Granada
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. If you desire extra preparation before participating in the fall or year option, you are eligible for the summer Pre-Intensive Language Program (pre-ILP), Cádiz.
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Students attend classes with international and/or host country students.

Course Opportunities

Regular university courses in most academic disciplines are available, and the EAP 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
Term: 18 UC quarter units per semester
 
You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. Students generally enroll in four courses to meet the minimum unit requirement.
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Language of Instruction

Spanish


Language Study

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


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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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

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

Year :  
mid-August 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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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.
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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).​

Host Institutions

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. EAP’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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Estimated Cost

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 represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to UCEAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
 
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will take into account the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
 
These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Amounts will vary for 2012-13 participation due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay the same fees on UCEAP. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. 
 
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
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Estimated EAP Costs*

Options Cost
  • Fall
  • Pre-ILP + Fall
  • Year
  • Pre-ILP + Year
  • $16,900
  • $22,100
  • $28,500
  • $32,900
*Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100.

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Application Requirements

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.

Minimum Criteria:

 All applicants must also have:
  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program
  • Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and an new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations
  • An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

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.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information: