- Santander, Spain
The University of Cantabria offers UT students an excellent
opportunity to take a variety of courses alongside local students. The
University is ranked among the top universities in the country and
offers a diverse learning environment in a vibrant coastal city.
Students take regular university courses with students from the host
country.
Participants earn regular UT in-residence credit. All grades earned
for the courses taken are computed into the official UT Austin GPA,
just as they would be for grades earned in courses taken on campus.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Curriculum And Instruction
- International Relations And Gl
- Mechanical Engineering
- Ancient History And Classical
- Economics
- Kinesiology
- Physical Science
- Art History
- Finance
- Legal Environment Of Business
- Physics
- Business Administration
- Foreign Language Education
- Management
- Psychology
- Chemical Engineering
- Geography
- Marketing
- Undergraduate Studies
- Civil Engineering
- History
- Mathematics
- Urban Studies
- Computer Science
- Humanities
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students take 12-15 hours per semester. The Spanish classroom is different than the U.S. classroom and students should be prepared for an adaptation period. This program may require academic year (fall to spring) participation for students who want to attend Cantabria in the fall.
Faculty
**fall 2023 dates estimated based on 2022.**
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Minimum 60 hours completed.
- Student must have completed Spanish 327C
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students generally live in apartment-style housing, dormitory-style housing, or homestays.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and regular UT tuition, and are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and other costs of living. Students are required to purchase international health insurance. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
This program may require participation for an entire academic year.
- Program: February 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024
- Instructional: February 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024
- Final Deadline: September 15, 2023
- Program: September 4, 2024 to January 17, 2025
- Instructional: September 4, 2024 to January 17, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090080
Program Coordinator
Cat M McGovern
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
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Visa Information
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Spain/Portugal. Attend a live Q&As if you have questions. 2) View Ready-to-Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A sessions found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.