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

Program Overview

Application going live soon. Email Sarah Pearson at spearson@uoregon.edu if you are interested in the program. 

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 neighboring sites and businesses of importance, as well as group activities.

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

 
TermYearDeadlineArrival DateDeparture Date
Winter202610/15/20251/4/20263/21/2026

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.

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

You will earn 12-16 credits in the UO business major while fulfilling the business major’s Cultural Awareness requirement. Students will enroll in 3-4 business courses and have the option to enroll in a survival Spanish course. The program combines traditional academic teaching modules, site visits, and excursion experiences.  

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

Housing in Segovia is designed to help you experience the local culture of Spain. Daily interactions with the host family afford cultural nuances that could otherwise be overlooked. Homestays in Segovia are carefully selected to fit your needs and requests. Homestays are located within walking distance of the GEO center and classrooms 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 of your meals. Culturally, mealtimes in Spain are a very important time for family and are very pleasant occasions.