Excursions
Excursions vary by semester, but may include a three-day
tour to Madrid, Toledo, and Segovia. Travel expenses, hotel, admission tickets to museums and historical landmarks, and all meals are included. Other tours include a
City of Bilbao Day Tour, Biscay Day Tour, Historical Renowned Sites Day Tour, and a South of France Day Tour.
Spain
University of Deusto
Travel Requirements
A passport, valid for one year after applying for a student
visa, is required for all students. A student visa is required
for programs longer than 90 days. Students must apply for a
visa at the consulate or embassy that has jurisdiction over the
region in which they live. For information on how to apply for a
student visa, please see Consular Services at www.spainemb.org.
Contact Information
• Available summer, fall, spring,
January term or full academic year
• Eligible for transfer credit
• Residence hall, home stay,
or a shared apartment
• Language-intensive program
• Courses available in English
for international business and
international studies
More information about the program can be obtained from
the Center for International Education & Global Engagement
behind 172 W. Main Street in the Carriage House, at (614)
823-3263 or contact Cheryl Walter at [email protected].
http://otterbein.abroadoffice.net
Fall
Semester
January
Term
Spring
Semester
Mid-October
Mid-October
Mid-March
Mid-March
Summer
Deadlines
Term
September to
mid-December
The Month of
January
January to
mid-May
June to July
Program Dates
When will you have your moment?
Why Bilbao?
Academics
Bilbao is a bustling, friendly, and beautiful city in the Basque
country of northern Spain. Historically known as the
industrial capital of the region, Bilbao has undergone major
urban renewal. The University of Deusto is located between
two of the ambitious architectural projects that have fueled
this change – the Guggenheim Museum and Euskalduna
Palace. Although the underground metro connects downtown
with the surrounding neighborhoods, one can easily walk
from Old Town “Casco Viejo” to the shopping district, to
the Guggenheim, and back across the river to campus.
Students receive 12 to 18 credits per semester and six credits for
the summer program. All major courses must be pre-approved
by a department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the
Center for International Education and Global Engagement.
Students must receive a “C” or better for a course to transfer.
Study at the University of Deusto
The University of Deusto is located in the heart of Bilbao
along the banks of the Nervion River and across from
the Guggenheim Museum. The Cursos Internacionales
Deusto de Espanol (CIDE) consist of intensive courses
in Spanish language and culture, and are designed
to accommodate the needs of international students.
Courses are also available in business, economics,
sociology, psychology, education, and European studies,
depending on the level of a student’s Spanish proficiency.
Housing & Meals
Three different housing options are available: residence
hall, home stay, or a shared apartment. Residence halls
are available near campus, and students will share a room
with a Spanish student. All rooms have a private bathroom.
Residence halls include three daily meals, bed linens, towels, laundry facilities, library, study room, TV room, computer room, free internet access and a gym. Family stays
are within commutable distance to campus and include a
single or shared room, three daily meals, laundry, bed linens, towels and incoming telephone calls. Students may
also choose a single or shared room in a furnished apartment. Apartments include kitchen privileges, living room
and bathroom. Bed linens, towels and blankets are provided only in some cases. Prices vary by housing choice.
Eligibility
Services
This program is open to undergraduate
students who have completed 12 or
more semester hours and have a 2.5
GPA or higher. Although Spanish
language proficiency is not required,
the program is language-intensive and
designed to immerse students into the
Spanish language. Several courses in
international business and international
studies are available in English.
The estimated cost of the program
includes tuition, academic advising,
airport pick-up, guided excursions,
internet, library, and gym access, the
Spanish conversation program, and
the transfer of academic records and
course transcript. It is recommended
that students keep their domestic
insurance policy active while abroad.
Estimated Cost*
Term
Tuition & Fees
(US$)
Housing
(Euro)**
Psycology
$6,400
€ 2,9254,279
Business
Administration
$9500
€ 2,9254,279
*These prices are an estimate and subject to change. Tuition, fees, and housing
are paid for by students directly to the program. All students are required to
purchase health insurance. Students are responsible for all other expenses
such as airfare, transportation, visa fees, books, and personal allowance.
**Housing expenses are listed and paid in Euro. To convert prices, please use a
currency converter, such as the one found at www.oanda.com/converter/classic
July 2012
Otterbein is committed to being as transparent as possible with repect to our study abroad
finacial arrangements. Financial transactions and business dealings are fully disclosed.