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Bilbao Program Overview

Dates

May 20 through June 15, 2008

Program Organization

  • Students from Indiana University will take classes at the University of the Basque Country (UPV) premises through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).
  • IU Resident Director:

Academic Program

  • 3 - 4 credits in Spanish language (all levels available)
  • 3 credits in International Business (taught in English)
  • 1 credit in Spanish Art (taught in English)
Town of Algorta
Town of Algorta, next to Bilbao where students live.

Eligibility

  • Students at any IU campus who is making normal academic progress
  • Have approximately a 2.5 cumulative GPA

Housing

  • IU students will be living in a Spanish household. All meals are provided by the host family and are included in the program price.
  • Housing is within commuting distance of classes and is always prearranged ahead of time.
  • Bilbao has an excellent public transportation system and, in fact, won first prize for Public Transportation in Europe for the year 2001.

Estimated 2008 Costs

  • Summer fees are: $2,480

This fee includes:

  • USAC tuition and fees
  • housing with a family (meals included)
  • pre-departure information
  • USAC orientation in Bilbao
  • student health insurance
  • field trips (lunch included)
  • some entries to museums and cultural events

Estimated expenses not included in fees:

  • 3-4 credit hours payable to IU Northwest (3 cr: $547.00 - 4 cr: $761.00)
  • airfare - $1,000-1,200 (group flight available)
  • personal expenses - $230-400 / session
  • textbooks - $75-175 / session
  • transportation from Bilbao to Madrid at the conclusion of the program - $40-60
  • transportation to and from school - $50 / session
  • optional Madrid Tour or Field Study - $600

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • IU and IU Northwest scholarships are available to IU and IU Northwest students (contact )
  • Scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs
  • IES Need-based, Merit-based, Minority Scholarships and Disability Grants available. Visit IES Web site and select “Scholarships & Financial Aid” from Quick Links at left.
  • Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
  • Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities

Application Deadlines

  • Application due (with $300 deposit): February 15, 2008
  • Cancellation deadline to receive deposit refund: March 14, 2008
  • $800 due April 1, 2008
  • Balance due before departure

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