Universidad San Francisco de Quito website  (map)

Sponsor: IES Abroad

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Description: 

This program stresses Spanish immersion. Students take a full course load at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and have internship and service learning placement opportunities. A modern institution of higher learning, USFQ is one of Ecuador's most prestigious universities and offers a full range of programs and courses, all taught in Spanish.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

• Spanish majors and minors must discuss their study abroad plans with a departmental adviser.
• Read Internships and Service Learning for important information about earning credit.

Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must: 

1. Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline
2. Complete an IES application by the program's deadline

Languages: Spanish

Language Requirements: 

3 years or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.

Housing: 

Home stays

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $12,815
• Room & board: $3,150
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $1,465
• Books & supplies: $225
• Personal expenses: $1,510
• HTH: $138
• Required IES insurance: $200
• Visa & fees: $130
• Total estimated costs: $22,033