Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or above
Location: Europe, Spain
GPA: 2.5

International Business in Segovia, Spain

Program Overview

Spend 11 weeks in Segovia and develop a better understanding of how to work across different cultural, political, and linguistic backgrounds. The assortment of business classes instructed in English will allow you to learn about local business and economic perspectives and guidelines, international business management, and entrepreneurship. The program includes excursions to Huercasa (Spanish agri-food company), Madrid (visit Congress of Deputies as well as Santiago Bernabéu Stadium the home of Real Madrid),  La Granja de San Ildefonso, and Bodegas Herrero (winery) with paella culinary workshop in evening. 

Segovia is a historical and picturesque city only 25 minutes by high-speed train away from Spain's capital, Madrid. Segovia may be an ancient city full of history, but there is nothing dull or stagnant about it. There is a lively cultural scene, as it is home to numerous writers, artists, and intellectual types. Many palaces, churches, and monasteries are now used for exhibitions, concerts, and other creative events. Segovia has been a popular study abroad destination for UO students for the last 30 years. Come see what makes this place so special all while learning important business skills! 

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Winter Quarter 2026 10/15/2025 01/04/2026 03/21/2026
Winter Quarter 2027 10/15/2026 01/10/2027 03/26/2027

This program has a rolling admission application process: GEO staff will complete a review of the application materials of complete applications in the order that they are submitted (“first come, first serve”). Decisions about acceptance will be made shortly after you submit a complete application. There are some programs that fill fast, some even before the deadline. Students are encouraged to complete applications and commit to programs early. Acceptance is based on a holistic review of your application.  This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and the short statement.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Courses

Students will enroll in 3-4 business courses and the 1 credit Intercultural Communications and Intercultural Perspectives in Segovia course for pass/no pass. This course provides students the opportunity to explore and process the study abroad experience.  Students who have not placed through/taken 100-level Spanish sequence are also required to enroll in a 2 credit Survival Spanish course for pass/no pass.   The program combines traditional academic teaching modules, site visits, and excursion experiences.  You will earn 12-16 credits in the UO business major while fulfilling the business major’s Cultural Awareness/Global Context requirement with LCB academic advisor approval. Please contact an LCB academic advisor for more details about these requirements.

Required courses

  1. Survival Spanish (2 credits)          
    • Required for students who have not placed through or taken the 100-level Spanish sequence.      
  2.  Intercultural Communications and Intercultural Perspectives in Segovia (1 credit)           

Business courses: choose 3-4

  1. Cross-Cultural Business Communications (4 credits)
  2. The Economic and Monetary European Union (4 credits)
    • 300-level BA elective 
    • 300 level EC elective- Need to submit exception request to Economics Department
  3. Tourism Business in Spain (4 credits)
    • 300-level MGMT elective 
  4. International Business (4 credits)
    • 300-level MGMT elective

The Classroom
Students will attend business classes designed exclusively for GEO students at GEO's Segovia Center. Local GEO instructors are experts in the business field. The central location of Segovia facilitates learning outside the classroom on excursions to neighboring sites.  Excursions are led by professors and are integrated into the courses, encouraging students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the sights around them. 

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

You have two housing options, each with its own perks. You will be able to provide your preference, though we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate everyone in their first choice. 

  1. Apartment: Apartments are fully furnished with beds, desks and a kitchen table and chairs.  Generally, there are 2 individual rooms per apartment, and you can expect to share an apartment with another GEO student. The kitchens are equipped with utensils, plates, glasses, cookware, an electronic oven, and electric stovetop. You will also receive two sets of linens, and each apartment has access to a washing machine and drying rack (dryers are very uncommon in Spain). Most apartments are close to the University of Valladolid campus and within a 15-minute walk from the GEO Segovia Center.  Students will pay less to GEO upfront but will need to budget more for additional meals. 
  2. Host family: Living with a host family will help you experience the local culture of Spain. Homestays in Segovia are carefully selected to fit your needs and requests and are located within walking distance of the GEO center or near local bus lines. You are rarely placed in a home with another student, but if that is the case, you both will always have your own private room with a shared bathroom. Linens, towels, and light laundry are provided by your host. Immerse yourself into the daily life and routine of the household and experience Spanish cuisine and food culture as host families prepare all your meals. Culturally, mealtimes in Spain are a very important time for family and are very pleasant occasions. Most host families do not know English, so GEO recommends you learn a bit of Spanish before the program to better connect with your host family and others in the community. 

Budget and Price

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International Business in Segovia, Spain

2026 Winter Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Program Tuition $6,011
Housing & Included Meals $2,498
Local Transportation $166
Insurance $225
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,600
Estimated Additional Meals $450
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $125
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $600
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $9,400
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $2,975
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $12,375

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, on-site support, housing, most meals, excursions, course materials, and on-site orientation.

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit 
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees  
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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