Semester at Universidad de Salamanca

The transcripts from the Universidad de Salamanca will reflect the ECTS credit values indicated below, except for the required Spanish Language course which will be reflected in contact hours.

Two transcripts will be issued, one with contact hours for the Spanish language courses with international students and other with ECTS credits for the courses with locals. The contact hours for each course with locals will not be reflected on the transcript but are listed below in order to help determine transfer credit.

Please be in touch with your U.S. university regarding transfer credit for this program.

Spanish Language Track:

You must have a superior-level knowledge of Spanish. Most universities equate this to six semesters (8-9 quarters) of college-level Spanish. You'll be required to complete an intensive Spanish course before the regular semester begins.

• Fall semester students: 1-week intensive course (20 -25 contact hours)

• Spring semester students: 3-week intensive course (60-75 contact hours).

Standard Semester:

You'll enroll in courses in English alongside Spanish and international students enrolled in degree programs at the University of Salamanca. You will enroll in 4 - 5 courses, one of which must be a Spanish language course. You'll select your remaining 3 - 4 courses with locals taught in English or Spanish courses with other international students.

Eligibility for courses may be subject to specific prerequisites set by the university. Course prerequisites are listed in each course description, when applicable. Please contact us for eligibility requirements and information on courses in the following departments: anthropology, art history, biological sciences, business, economics, environmental science, geography, geology, history, international relations, law, mathematics, pharmacy, philosophy, physical science, physics, psychology, religion, or sociology.

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change. If you require sample syllabi, reach out using the Contact Us button.

Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Universidad de Salamanca. Your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university.

Please use the following only as a guideline to determine what your language level may be. Your language level will ultimately be determined by a placement exam that you take on site. Each semester/quarter is of college-level Spanish or the equivalent:

• Beginning = 0-1 semesters/0-2 quarters

• Intermediate = 2-3 semesters/3-5 quarters

• Advanced = 4-5 semesters/6-8 quarters

• Superior = 6+ semesters/9+ quarters