- Seville, Spain
*Page being modified for 2026* Seville, Spain provides an ideal setting for putting evolutionary biology into an international and cultural context. This course looks at the natural history of the Iberian Peninsula, endemism, endangered flora and fauna, and the genetics of artificial selection with special reference to domesticated plants and animals important to Spanish society. Students also take a 3 credit course on Contemporary Spanish Culture and Society. The program will take various field trips throughout the region and cover the evolution of herbs, spices and food plants introduced into Spain from the Far-East and the New World as well as the domestication of Spanish fighting bulls and Andalusian horses. Students live with host family or in a "residencia".
Sponsored by College of Natural Sciences
Course(s)
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INB 370
- Evolution
and
EUS 347 - Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment
Academic Information
Students earn 6 credits total. 1) INB 370 Evolution is taught by a UT professor and students receive in-residence credit. 2) EUS 347 is taught by University of Sevilla professors and grades are transferred to UT upon successful completion of the program.
Faculty
INB 370 - "Evolution" taught by Dr. Jennifer Fritz , UT Dept. of Integrative Biology. EUS 347 - "Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment" taught by local Spanish faculty from the University of Sevilla.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good academic standing
- Prerequisite for INB 370: BIO 325 or 325H with a "C" or better
- Prerequisite for EUS 347: None
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will live in a residencia or with host families. Students are required to live in program housing. Please note, the program provider API requires that all participants are vaccinated prior to program start.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs for 2026 are NOT yet confirmed and could increase * Includes housing, meals, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, local transportation, $500 in-state tuition, and personal expenses. Students will depart June 4 from US.
Dates:
- Program: June 4, 2026 to July 11, 2026
- Instructional: June 8, 2026 to July 10, 2026
- Final Deadline: January 9, 2026
Application Code
293003
Program Coordinator
Veronica Bocanegra Monsalve
Additional Resources
Scholarships
Syllabus
Fin Responsibility Policy
Video
Registration
Events Calendar
Peer Evaluations
Frequently Asked Questions
Int Travel Safety for Students
Information Session
Next Step
Please see the Events Calendar link above for upcoming info-sessions! For questions contact Program Coordinator Veronica Bocanegra Monsalve at veronica.bocanegramonsalve@austin.utexas.edu. Scholarship applications are due by December 1, 2025.