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  • Locations: Bilboa, Spain; Getxo, Spain
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 03/01/2026 03/01/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Bilbao, Spain

bilbao
 
Study and explore in a dynamic, cosmopolitan city on Spain's northern coast, one hour from the border with France and with connections to major European cities. 

Take advantage of outdoor recreation including inexpensive activities such as surfing, horseback riding, hiking, and cycling. 

Immerse yourself in the Basque culture, society, and cuisine. 

Enjoy the benefits exploring local museums, art galleries, and music halls, or enjoy taking a stroll through town and enjoy world-renowned architecture. 

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...

 



 
 

        Instruction        

 

Terms available

 

Credit-earning options

English
Spanish
  Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong
  Undergraduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC bilbao Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.
 


 




Intensive Spanish option: This program offers optional intensive Spanish language semesters at multiple levels, allowing students to complete as much as three semesters of Spanish language study in one semester of enrollment. Intensive semesters are quite challenging and are recommended for students who have an established aptitude in language learning.

Field study options: The program offers (at extra cost) an optional short-term field study in Madrid during both semesters. The Madrid field study course earns 0.25 Gustavus units. In addition, the spring semester program offers (at extra cost) a course titled "The Unique Basque Culture and Language: 7 Field Trips for a Practical Experience," which earns 0.75 Gustavus units.

Refundable housing deposit: In addition to the budget shown, students will be asked to pay a refundable housing deposit of €300 (just under $400). This deposit may be fully or partially refundable upon checkout depending on the state of the housing as you depart.