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Spanish and Portuguese, Deparment of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Study Abroad

Graduate Study Abroad Programs


Granada Program

Graduate Program in Granada, Spain
Coming up soon.


Oviedo Program

Graduate Exchange Program in Oviedo, Spain
Students will be enrolled in regular classes offered at the Universidad de Oviedo, and/or have the opportunity to take Spanish classes at the Escuela para extranjeros program with Erasmus students from other European countries. Students will receive a stipend of 1,000 EUROS per month during nine months from the Universidad de Oviedo, while they work as English Teaching Assistants or perform administrative tasks at the Vicerrectorado de Internacionalización y Cooperación al Desarrollo.

Eligibility: There are two positions available. Preference is given to Spanish and Portuguese graduate students, but other LLC graduate students are encouraged to apply. Fluency in English and experience in second language teaching, especially in teaching English as a second language, are desirable. Participation in this programs does not count as part of the renewal process for graduate students and does not count against the student’s available years of funding

Application: Interested students should submit a one-page statement indicating their qualifications and explaining how a year in Oviedo would be useful to their academic development; and a brief letter of recommendation from a faculty member.



Summer Program in Salamanca

Salamanca, Spain
Spend part of your summer in the beautiful and historic city of Salamanca, Spain. Founded in 1218, the Universidad de Salamanca is still one of the most prestigious universities in Spain, with approximately 36,000 students from Spain and Europe. The student population is one of the most important economic activities in the city and lends itself to a highly active night life. Apart from Salamanca, you will also have the opportunity to travel through Spain and Portugal and experience the culture of the Iberian Peninsula.