AIFS Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

Spend a semester or academic year in Valencia, Spain with AIFS! Earn up to 12 credits per semester studying abroad at Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV). Courses are taught in English and Spanish with no previous study of Spanish language required.

UCV offers a Service Learning course focusing on social justice. Students volunteer at relevant community service organization or NGO. Internships are also available. In areas ranging from health clinics, hospitals and businesses to social services and teacher education.

You’ll live in a homestay with a local family or in a shared room in an apartment. Homestay students will receive three meals per day from their host family, while apartment students will receive a meal allowance to subsidize the cost of groceries and meals.

Enjoy cultural and social activities such as:

·     Guided city tours

·     Visits to galleries and museums

·     Paella cooking class

·     Visit to La Lonja, the old silk exchange and UNESCO World Heritage Site

·     Tapas tour

·     Day trips to the Wine Region of Valencia and Albufera National Park

·     3-day trip to Madrid.

Optional excursions include a 3-day trip to Tangier and Tetouan, Morocco.

Program Highlights:

·      Experienced on-site Resident Director and support staff

·      AIFS organized social/cultural activities, excursions and field trips including 3-day trip to Madrid

·      Volunteer opportunities available

·      Optional AIFS Flight Package (round-trip flights and airport transfers)

·      Earn up to 12 credits from the Universidad Católica de Valencia

Over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants.