Dates
January 4 – May 29, 2027Cost
$11,500 (Dorm, without meals) OR $12,750 (Homestay, with 3 meals/day) + AirfareScholarships & Financial Aid
Subjects
Spanish, Art, New Media, Business, Economics, Communication, Hospitality Management, PyschologyDeadlines
Sept. 5: Application DeadlineProgram Overview
SPRING SEMESTER PROGRAM IN ALICANTE, SPAIN
The KIIS Spain Spring Semester program in Alicante is an ideal setting for students to experience Spanish language, culture, and history. Located on the Mediterranean coast of southeast Spain, this city enjoys a mild and sunny climate with palm trees adorning the beautiful promenade and the many lovely plazas in the city. Students can explore and discover a historic and culturally rich region while enjoying the bountiful modern-day amenities such as cafes, markets, shopping, and nightlife that make this city a popular destination. The campus of the University of Alicante is modern, well-equipped with extracurricular facilities (campus gym, track, pool, student clubs), and connected to the city center (10-15 mins) by an excellent transportation system. Students have the option of residing in an on-campus dorm or with a local homestay family. The program includes local day trips and group activities, which are offered weekly.
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Malaga, are all within several hours by train from Alicante. The semester schedule includes a two-week Easter/Spring break allowing students ample time to travel and discover these beautiful cities in Spain.
Students can earn 12-15 credit hours over the semester. In the month of January, all students enroll in a month-long intensive Spanish language class (be it at Intermediate SPAN 201 or SPAN 202, high Intermediate 300-level or Advanced 400-level). For the remaining courses, students have the option of a mix of some Spanish and some English, or all English courses, or an entire semester of Spanish courses. See Course Options below for further details.
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Courses
A systematic review of grammar and development of reading skills. Taught in Spanish.
Further review of grammar and development of reading skills. Taught in Spanish.
Supervised language and cultural studies accomplished during a study abroad program. Taught in Spanish.
Introduction to terminology related to economics, business administration, markets, and associated forms of professional communication.
This course will develop linguistic and critical reading skills, and cultural understanding through examination of different contemporary topics in the Hispanic world.
Exercises in pronunciation, comprehension and oral expression.
Survey of historical and cultural background of Spain and its people from the Roman colonization to the present.
An introduction to the culture of Spain through the study and analysis of literary texts. The course discusses the historical contexts and cultural milieu that produced selected course texts.
Examines different literary and cultural topics of interest in Hispanic Studies.
Conversation units, dramatic sketches, original oral topics.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in Spanish.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
Taught in English.
All KIIS Spain Semester course credit is awarded by the University of Alicante and transferred to WKU upon successful completion of the semester study abroad program. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in August-September after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
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Madrid
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Granada
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Valencia & Oceanogràfic
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Alicante Tour & Castle
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Civil War Shelters
International Flight & Visa
The Spain Spring Semester program does not offer a group flight option. You will need to purchase your own roundtrip airfare. For Spring 2027, you will depart the U.S. on January 4 to arrive in Alicante on January 5. You will depart from Alicante on May 29. KIIS will provide guidance on flight arrival and departure. You may opt to fly directly into and from Alicante. If you opt to fly into/from Madrid, you will need to purchase your train tickets between Madrid and Alicante.
Flights to Spain are typically overnight flights, arriving the following morning. Return flights from Spain to the USA are typically the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.
The Spain Spring Semester program is over the 90-day tourist allowance and therefore requires you to obtain a student visa for Spain. KIIS will guide you through the visa process with specific steps. You will be required to complete all steps promptly to avoid delays in your visa application. You must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the program end date) at the time of the KIIS Sept. 5 application deadline.
An in-person appointment is required at a Visa Application location in Chicago (other locations available dependent on jurisdiction). You should budget accordingly for travel to this appointment. For more information on the student visa application process, visit the Spanish Consulate website for the visa application and list of required documents and fees. After acceptance, KIIS will provide you the official letters for your visa application.