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Located in Austin, Texas, ISA has been providing study abroad programs for U.S. students for more than 14 years.  International Studies Abroad is a study abroad provider with 13 destination countries that encompass 26 distinct and exciting cities. ISA has been providing quality study abroad programs for U.S. college students since 1987. Our study abroad program sites include a variety of cities in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, México, Morocco, Perú and Spain.  Working closely with the host universities abroad, ISA provides students with a study abroad experience that is academically challenging and culturally rewarding.

There are two types of ISA programs.  Traditional ISA programs which offer more on-site support for students at any language level, and ISA Direct programs which offer more options for advanced- or superior-level Spanish-speakers to study in Spain.  ISA Direct programs are for independent students.

Adapted from the ISA Website.
 

ISA Semester/Year Programs
Country	City	University
Argentina	Buenos Aires	University of Belgrano
Argentina	Buenos Aires	University of el Salvador
Argentina	Córdoba	National University of Córdoba
Belgium	Brussels	Vesalius College
Brazil	Florianópolis	Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Adolfo Ibañez University
China	Shanghai	East China Normal University
Costa Rica	Heredia	Universidad Latina
Costa Rica	San Jose	Latin American University of Science & Technology
Costa Rica	San Jose	Veritas University
Czech Republic	Prague	University of Economics, Prague
Czech Republic	Prague	Charles University
Dominican Republic	Santiago	Pontifical Catholic U. "Madre y Maestra"
England	London	Florida State University--London Center
England	London	King's College London
England	London	London South Bank University
England	London	University of Westminster
England	Newcastle	Newcastle University
England	Reading	University of Reading
France	Paris	The American Business School Paris
France	Paris	Catholic University of Paris
France	Paris	The Sorbonne
Italy	Florence	Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality
Italy	Rome	American University of Rome
Ireland	Galway	National University of Ireland, Galway
Northern Ireland	Belfast	Queen's University Belfast
Jordan	Amman	Al-Ahliuya Amman University
Mexico	Guanajuato	University of Guanajuato
Morocco	Meknes	Moulay Ismail University
Panama	Panama City	Florida State University--Panama
Peru	Lima	Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Peru	Lima	University of the Pacific
Peru	Lima	San Ignacio de Loyola
South Korea	Seoul	Konkuk University
Spain	Barcelona	University of Barcelona
Spain	Barcelona	Pompeu Fabra University
Spain	Barcelona	Autonomous University of Barcelona
Spain	Bilbao	University of Deusto
Spain	Granada	University of Granada
Spain	Madrid	Antonio de Nebrija University
Spain	Madrid	Complutense University of Madrid
Spain	Málaga	University of Málaga
Spain	Salamanca	University of Salamanca
Spain	Santander	Menédez Pelayo International University
Spain	Santander	University of Cantabria
Spain	Sevilla	Pablo de Olavide University
Spain	Sevilla	University of Sevilla
Spain	Sevilla	Menédez Pelayo International University
Spain	Valencia	Florida State University--Valencia Study Center
Spain	Valencia	University of Valencia
Multi-Latin America: Argentina, Mexico, Peru	Buenos Aires, Lima	U. of Belgrano, U. of the Pacific
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ISA Summer Programs
Country	City	University
Argentina	Buenos Aires	University of Belgrano
Belgium	Brussels	Vesalius College
Brazil	Florianópolis	Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Adolfo Ibañez University
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
China	Shanghai	East China Normal University
Costa Rica	Heredia	Universidad Latina
Costa Rica	San Jose	Latin American University of Science & Tech.
Costa Rica	San Jose	Veritas University
Czech Republic	Prague	Charles University
Dominican Republic	Santiago	Pontifical Catholic U. "Madre y Maestra"
England	London	Florida State University--London Center
England	London	King's College London
England	Newcastle	Newcastle University
England	London	University of Westminster
France	Paris	Catholic University of Paris
France	Paris	The American Business School Paris
France	Paris	ISA Paris
Italy	Florence	Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality
Italy	Rome	American University of Rome
Italy	Torino	St. John International University of Research and Culture
Jordan	Amman	Al-Ahliuya Amman University
Mexico	Guadalajara	Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)
Mexico	Guanajuato	University of Guanajuato
Morocco	Meknes	Moulay Ismail University
Panama	Panama City	Florida State University--Panama
Peru	Cusco	University of San Ignacio de Loyola
Peru	Lima	University of the Pacific
Portugal	Lisbon	Catholic University of Portugal
South Korea	Seoul	Konkuk University
Spain	Barcelona	Menédez Pelayo International University
Spain	Barcelona	Pompeu Fabra University
Spain	Barcelona	Menéndez Pelayo International University--Barcelona
Spain	Barcelona	Autonomous University of Barcelona
Spain	Granada	University of Granada
Spain	Madrid	Antonio Nebrija University
Spain	Madrid	Complutense University of Madrid
Spain	Málaga	University of Málaga
Spain	Salamanca	University of Salamanca
Spain	San Sebastián	University of Deusto
Spain	Santander	Menédez Pelayo International University
Spain	Sevilla	Menédez Pelayo International University
Spain	Valencia	University of Valencia
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ISA Intensive Month-long Programs
Country	City	University
Argentina	Buenos Aires	University of Belgrano
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Chile	Valparaíso & Viña del Mar	Viña del Mar University
Costa Rica	San Jose	Veritas University
France	Paris	Catholic University of Paris
Mexico	Guanajuato	University of Guanajuato
Spain	Granada	University of Granada
Spain	Málaga	University of Málaga
Spain	Salamanca	University of Salamanca
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ISA ELAP Programs Experiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP) is a division of ISA that arranges and prepares students for volunteer and occasional internship placements. ELAP is an enriching experience for proficient Spanish speakers who are seeking to contribute to an organization's responsibilities and mission while simultaneously learning about themselves in an unfamiliar, and at times, challenging environment. Experiential learning adds another dimension to the study abroad experience through daily interactions, resulting in a greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country. (adapted from ISA website)
Country	City	Fields
Argentina	Buenos Aires	Social Work, Education
Chile	Valparaiso & Viña del Mar	Education
Costa Rica	San Jose	Social Work, Education, Ecology/Conservation, Health Care, Policy & Legislation, Museums
Dominican Republic	Santiago	Social Work, Education, Health Care
Mexico	Guanajuato	Social Work, Education, Nature/Conservation, Health Care Policy, Museums
Peru	Lima	Social Work, Education
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Courses and Credit
For many of ISA’s foreign language sites, students may either enroll in an intensive language and culture program, or if they have advanced language skills, enroll in select regular university courses.

Participants who wish to study in Santander (Spain), Guanajuato (Mexico), and Valparaiso (Chile) enroll in regular classes (e.g., history, political science) taught entirely in Spanish. Students at these sites should have high intermediate to advanced level Spanish language skills.

For those who want to study only the Spanish language at an advanced level, the ISA Santiago, Dominican Republic program is ideal.

Participants who wish to study in Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, Barcelona, and Sevilla (Spain), San Jose (Costa Rica), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Paris (France) have two options: either enroll in an intensive language program, or take regular courses taught entirely in the host country language. However, students who choose the latter option should have high intermediate to advanced language skills.

For those who want a multi-country experience, ISA now offers a multi-country program that goes to Spain, Argentina, and Mexico. Students study the language, the Hispanic culture, and the business, literature, and/or history of each country.

ISA provides a resident director for each of its Spanish or French sites. The resident director organizes on-site orientations and program excursions, helps you find appropriate accommodations, answers questions, and is there to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Participants who wish to study in Valencia (Spain) enroll in a variety of technical courses taught in English; a Spanish course will be offered for those who would like to incorporate language study as well.

ISA also has a direct enrollment option for the University of Reading in England. Students who choose this option enroll as regular university students for a semester or year. Courses at these universities are taught in English. These sites do not have resident directors; however, a program coordinator is designated by the host institution to provide student support services. Students should be aware that program coordinators are usually faculty or staff who deal with a wide variety of programs (not just ISA), and typically cannot provide the same level of service that a student would receive at sites with resident directors. All ISA courses are graded A-F.

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On-Site Support, Room & Meals
The original ISA programs have Resident Directors on site and housing and meals are arranged for students at many different language levels.  ISA Direct programs do not have Resident Directors on site and housing is set-up for the first month of the program.  After that time, ISA Direct students can choose to find their own housing or stay for the remainder of their time with the housing arranged through ISA.  Host families are available at all sites except the University of Reading which houses students in residence halls.  Most sites also offer other housing options.  Check the program-specific information on the ISA website for details.

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Program Dates
Program dates vary depending on the ISA site and academic program.  Please go to the ISA Dates & Fees webpage for detailed program dates.

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Program Fees
Students pay ISA directly for ISA fees. See the ISA Dates & Fees webpage for ISA fees.
 

	UI Fees All students will pay a $150 UI application fee when they apply plus the following UI registration/programming fees.
		Summer:	$250
		Semester:	$400
		Academic Year:	$800

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Scholarships

Please check Financial Resources for more information refer to program specific and other scholarships.

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Application Deadlines
ISA recommends that you apply one to two months prior to the application deadlines as programs fill quickly.  Check your specific country on the ISA website for application deadlines.

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