University of Oviedo

Rollins College offers an opportunity to study at the University of Oviedo for an academic year or a semester. Program highlights:

• Courses in Spanish at a range of levels
• Courses in English during the spring semester
• Fun and friendly city in Northern Spain
• Excursions and activities in and around Oviedo
• Amazing landscape: ski and surf!

Now a major university boasting more than 44,000 students enrolled in thirty five departments, the University of Oviedo was founded in 1574 and opened its doors in 1608 to one hundred students.

The city of Oviedo is situated in central Asturias at the foot of the Naranco sierra.  It is a prosperous urban area with a rich, historical heritage.  Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, one of the 17 self-governing communities constitutionally forming the Kingdom of Spain, and the political, administrative, cultural and commercial center of the region. Most of the city’s Old Quarter is zoned for pedestrian traffic only, making it ideal for exploring on foot.  Asturias is situated in the far northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. The Cantabrian Sea forms its northern border and the Cordillera Cantábrica its southern border.  The climate is basically an Atlantic one, with mild temperatures and abundant rainfall all year round. There are three distinct regions within the principality.  First, there are the mountains within the Cantabrian system where peaks rise to 8,000-foot summits in the Picos de Europa national park.  A second area is one of inland sierras, narrow valleys, meadows and woodland descending from the mountains to the coasts and the third is the coastal area, with its rocky cliffs, beautiful beaches and estuaries.  The area is a natural paradise, with opportunities for numerous outdoor sports, including sailing, biking, surfing, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding and skiing.

Costs: The program fee is equal to Rollins College tuition and fees, plus room and board, for one semester. For 2013-2014, this is $27,210.

• Includes: tuition and administration, housing, meals, laundry, complete medical and emergency insurance, and cultural activities and excursions
• Does not include: airport transfers in the US, travel/property insurance, personal expenses, on-site transportation, and course materials
• Credit on Student Account:  In December for the spring semester and July for the fall semester, students will receive a credit on the Student Account for airfare (average commercial price) and visa costs.  This credit will be applied against the balance owed on the account.  Students with significant financial aid may end up with a positive balance on the Student Account which can then be requested as a refund.  Rollins College does not book flights for this program so students must make arrangements to pay for the airfare themselves.

Estimated Additional Costs Not Included in the Comprehensive Program Fee:

• Airport transfers in the US: Costs will vary
• Travel/Property insurance: Costs will vary
• Personal expenses, on-site transportation, and course materials: Estimated at $800
• Souvenirs, entertainment, and independent travel: Costs will vary

Check out this wonderful article about Asturias! http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/jul/12/asturias-spain-food-drink?fb=native&CMP=FBCNETTXT9038