Universidad de La Rioja

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General Information
Host Institution Name: Universidad de La Rioja
Campus Location(s): Logroño, La Rioja, Spain
Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish
Academic Calendar:

Spanish Language and Culture Courses:

  • Spring Semester: January 8 – June 6, 2025
  • Winter Quarter: January 8 – March 18, 2025
  • Spring Quarter: March 20 – June 6, 2025
  • Monthly Option 1: January 8 – 31, 2025
  • Monthly Option 2: March 20 – April 11, 2025
  • Monthly Option 3: May 5 – 30, 2025
  • Summer Course: June 30 – July 25, 2025

Regular classes:

  • 1st Semester: Beginning of September to mid January
  • 2nd Semester: Beginning of February to early June
Partnership Type(s):
  • Exchange
  • Study Abroad
Area(s) of Exchange Agreement: All programs - a number of courses are listed as "English-Friendly," meaning courses will be taught in Spanish but offer support and tutoring in English
Exchange Restriction(s): Spanish is main language of instruction.
Credit Conversion: 1 Acadia credit is equal to 2 ECTS
Accommodations: Private Residence Providers
Do I require a visa?

Yes. Please reference the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' webpage "National Visas - Student Visa."

Is funding available?

Acadia students may be eligible Universidad de La Rioja's Spanish language grants. This grant would cover a one of La Rioja's Spanish Language and Culture Courses. More information can be found here.