Study Abroad

Bilbao Program Overview

Dates June 29 through July 17, 2010 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, 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 2009 Costs

• Summer fees are: $3,080

This fee includes:

• USAC tuition and fees
• housing with a family (meals included)
• USAC Resident Director and staff support
• pre-departure information
• airport pick-up for those on the group flight and tour
• USAC orientation in Bilbao
• student health insurance
• field trips (lunch included)
• some entries to museums and cultural events
• immersion activities
• transportation to and from school

Estimated expenses not included in fees:

• 3-4 credit hours payable to IU Northwest (3 cr: $547 - 4 cr: $761)
• airfare - $1,400-1,600 (group flight available)
• personal expenses - $300-500 / session
  
• textbooks - $75-175 / session
  
• transportation from Bilbao to Madrid at the conclusion of the program - $50-70
  
• optional Madrid Tour - $750
• optional Camino de Santiago Field Study - $800

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): April 1, 2009
• Cancellation deadline to receive deposit refund: May 1, 2009
• Balance due before departure

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