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ISA Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain

by: ISA (International Studies Abroad)

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Bilbao, Spain, is located in the northern part of the country, within País Vasco. This capital of the Biscay Province provides you with an opportunity for an amazing adventure abroad. Smart, cosmopolitan, and just minutes from the coast, Bilbao is an ideal place to study. As a cultural epicenter, you will delve not only into Spanish culture, but into the Basque and French cultures as well. Bilbao ...

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Program Highlights

Study at the University of Deusto, Spain's first private university and one of its most prestigious.

Broaden your academic learning at a university revered as one of the most important academic institutions in all of Spain and an institution that has garnered international recognition.

Take courses taught by host university faculty and held at the University of Deusto, which founded Spain’s first business school.

Have access to the ISA Bilbao office, located next to the University of Deusto and across the Nervion River from the Guggenheim Museum and is the perfect place for students to hang out.

Join an academic and cultural orientation conducted by the ISA on-site staff, who also provides assistance to students on all excursions.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Bilbao, Spain
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
  • Summer
Age Requirement:18-20
Types & Subjects:
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Engineering
  • Economics
  • Engineering
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022Innovation in Alumni Engagement Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.3

Total Reviews

6

Best immersion program in Spain I could have asked for

by: Kira Cordova - United StatesProgram: ISA Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain
9

Bilbao is a small, walkable city with great public transportation, amazing food, and stellar cultural offerings. There are numerous free exhibits and concerts every week, and I took full advantage of the cheap, incredible food options across the city. I went to Spain as a Spanish major wanting to cement my language skills, and ISA's Bilbao program let me do exactly that. Homestay was the only housing option (which I wanted), and my host family was incredible; my host parents supported my lan...

The view of the Guggenheim museum on my walk to Deusto University from my homestay!

A second home

by: Emmalee Green - United StatesProgram: ISA Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain
10

Bilbao is a beautiful city rich in culture with amazing views, inspiring art, delicious food, and kind people! The city's vibrant atmosphere and welcoming spirit allowed me to feel at home within days of arriving. The city offers experiences for everyone to enjoy: lively nightlife, picturesque hikes, world class gastronomy, and spirited fútbol matches of Bilbao's own professional team. The public transportation is in a class of its own as it is reliable, clean, and efficient allowing easy access...

Guggenheim and Deusto Univeristy by riverEreaga beachStreet in Casco Viejo

Blaine in Spain (Bilbao Edition)

by: Blaine Corbin - United StatesProgram: ISA Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain
10

Coming to Bilbao has been an extraordinary experience that I will cherish forever. Located right in the middle of gorgeous mountains, I genuinely felt that it was meant for people to live comfortably in. I have never felt more connected to a big city. Bilbao stands out from other cities in Spain with its fast, clean metro with direct access to beaches, mountains, and surrounding charming towns. Bilbao is perfect for nature lovers who want to be connected in a modern, safe, city. I had an amazing...

City ViewCity ViewNature Park

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bilbao, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Engineering

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

18-20

Guidelines

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form

Interviews

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Emelie Vega

Participated in 2011

Alumni

Back in high school, I spent ten days in Bilbao on a student exchange program. Since then it had always been in my heart to travel back to that city, so when I decided to look into studying abroad in college, I opted to look for a program that would allow me the opportunity to live in Bilbao. ISA offers a variety of program terms (academic year, summer, semester, month, and so on). I was attending a liberal arts college at the time, so when I noticed that ISA Bilbao had a language and liberal arts program, I knew I found what I was looking for. The people at ISA were very informative when I called to ask questions. They helped prepare me for my semester abroad by providing reading materials about the cultural transition I would be experiencing, which is a major aspect of studying abroad and one of the things everyone needs to be fully aware of before heading out. 

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Kira Cordova

Participated in 2021

Alumni

I wanted to cement my Spanish language skills. I studied Spanish, and I knew I needed immersion to become fluent. I also wanted to travel; I had never left the United States before I studied abroad, and I wanted to see other countries. I also wanted to become comfortable traveling by myself. Study abroad seemed like the solution to all of the above!

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