Program Overview

Program Overview

The Hispanic Heritage in Oviedo program is designed for Heritage speakers who are at the advanced Spanish language level. This program takes place during the month of July and explores the linguistic, social, cultural, and geographic diversity of the Spanish language. Students will enhance their awareness of the connections between culture, identity, and learning in the context of the Spanish language.

Program Details

• Language Requirement: 2 years of Spanish language study
• Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or above
• Location: Europe, Spain
• GPA: 2.5

Academic Details

Heritage speakers will develop their Spanish language skills in areas such as grammar, written literature, art and art history, and business. The learning experience will be supplemented with several excursions in and around Oviedo. Classes are held in the mornings, allowing students to enjoy leisure activities in the area during the summer.

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.

Housing Description

Students can choose from two housing options: Homestays or the university dorm. Accommodations are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• University of Oviedo Residence Hall (single room with breakfast)
• Homestay with a Spanish Family (three meals a day and light laundry)

Budget and Price

Hispanic Heritage in Oviedo

2026 Summer

• GEO Program Fees:
  • UO Study Abroad Fee: $500
  • Program Tuition: $2,735
  • Housing & Included Meals: $667
  • Insurance: $98
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene: $1,600
  • Estimated Additional Meals: $450
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses: $50
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure physical: $50
  • Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport: $150
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses: $200
• Total: Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $6,500

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Date:
  • Upon acceptance to program: Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
  • 8 weeks before program start date: Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
  • Program start date or after program begins: Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

Dates and Deadlines

• Term: Summer
• Year: 2026
• Deadline: 03/15/2026
• Arrival Date: 07/05/2026
• Departure Date: 08/01/2026

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).