Recommended Programs for Hispanic Heritage-Seeking Students

Live in the multicultural and hospitable city of Buenos Aires! Immerse yourself in Argentine daily life by taking university classes with local students and living with a Porteño host family. Coursework is available in Spanish and English with offerings focusing on Hispanic cultures including “Central American Independence and Modernization” and “Political History of Argentina.”

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Live in Murcia, where affordable living, a vibrant campus community, and more than 300 days of sunshine make it easy to feel at home Stay in a shared apartment alongside local students and build your Spanish in and beyond the classroom. Choose from courses taught in English or Spanish in business, communication, education, and more.

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Live in Cali, a city known for world-famous salsa, colorful festivals, incredible food, and year-round sunshine. Take classes alongside Colombian students, live in the local community, and practice your Spanish both on campus and throughout the city. Universidad Icesi offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in business, engineering, social sciences, and more.

Available on ISEP Exchange

Study at the University of Puerto Rico’s flagship Río Piedras campus, located in the vibrant capital city of San Juan. Experience life in the Caribbean while immersing yourself in a city rich with cultural traditions, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan flair. UPR offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in fields of study including Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies.

Available on ISEP Exchange

Study in one of Europe’s most vibrant and globally connected cities while taking courses in English or Spanish at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, one of Spain’s top-ranked universities. Spend your days exploring Barcelona’s beaches, markets, and café culture. Course offerings include “Art & Gender in Contemporary Spain,” “Barcelona the City & Its History,” and “Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain.”

Available on ISEP Direct

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world—home to lush rainforests, volcanoes, and tranquil beaches. Take courses at an institution that provides two unique academic tracks: sustainability and social justice, or health and medical Spanish. Connect further with Costa Rican culture while living with a host family that is matched to you based on your language level.

Available on ISEP Direct

Valparaíso is a vibrant city that is filled with breathtaking natural beauty and countless adventurous activities. Immerse yourself into your new community while living in a homestay and taking courses alongside local students. Courses are available in English or Spanish with past offerings including “Political & Social Change in Chile and Latin America,” “Modern History of Chile,” and “Latin American History.”

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Immerse yourself in a Spanish city known for its lively flamenco scene, mesmerizing architecture, and city-wide festivals. Join a global community while taking project-based coursework in English led by industry professionals who are actively engaged in their fields. Connect further with Spanish culture by taking coursework alongside local students, or take a Spanish Language and Culture course.

Available on ISEP Direct