Sol Education Abroad: Granada, Spain

Overall rating: 9.5 based on 20 reviews

Program Description

Our program is located in the heart of the Andalucia region in Granada, Spain. Granada is one of the most fascinating cities in Spain, as it was the last Moorish city to fall to the Catholic kings in 1492. Because of this, it has Europe's best-preserved Moorish district. It is also home to the exotic Alhambra, the former palace of the sultans. On our program we focus on all of the things that make Granada unique. You will experience the life and culture here first hand by living with one of our incredible host families. On the weekday mornings you will attend class at the University of Granada, in the very heart of the old historical district. Courses are available in a variety of subjects and during the semester program we even offer classes in English as well as internships. Granada is a youthful city with lots to see and do. It is also one of the last cities in Spain where "tapas" (small meals) are served free! There are tours all over the city just to experience the unique cuisine of the region. Also, Granada is home to Europe's Southernmost ski slope in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. You will see incredible vistas of these mountains from any vantage point in Granada. Ah! And, of course, Europe's only tropical coastline is located within a 1 hour drive. We hope you will join us for a fantastic, life-changing study abroad program!

Highlights

- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Get college credit at the University of Granada
- Home to the Alhambra Palace
- Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the tallest mountains on the Spanish peninsula
- Less than one hour to the Costa del Sol beaches
- Walkable city
- City of the "tapas"! Tapas are free in Granada

What`s Included

The program includes tuition, homestay (3 meals per day), weekend excursions, weekday cultural activities, airport transfers, director support, international medical insurance, and much more!

Subjects

Art History, Economics, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Iberian Studies, Intensive Language, Political Science/Politics, Spanish, Spanish Literature, Theater

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Program Locations

Granada, Spain

Overall rating 
9.5
Experience
9.7
Program Administration
9.7
Living Conditions
9.6
Cultural Immersion
9.2
Social Life
9.1
Health and Safety
9.7
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Program Details

Provider:
Sol Education Abroad
Location
  • Spain: Granada
School Term:
Academic Year, Fall, May Term, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter
Languages:
Spanish
Participants:
WorldWide
Cost:
summer $3,595, semester $8,995, academic year $18,995
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    Sol Education Abroad: Granada, Spain was a great program. The directors help emersee you into your experience and they are very inclusive and knowledgable about Granada. 2019
    Avatar Nicole Hoffman

    Sol Education Abroad: Granada, Spain

    Review by: Nicole Hoffman , On: 10 Dec 2019 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Sol Education Abroad: Granada, Spain was a great program. The directors help emersee you into your experience and they are very inclusive and knowledgable about Granada. 2019
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    This is a great city to study abroad in if you want to learn Spanish because it’s so much cheaper than all of the other cities in Spain, and we have tapas! This is a well organized program. We have a good amount of activities, but sadly we don’t visit Madrid or Barcelona which is something I hope they add. All of the Sol Instructors were kind and I didn’t have any problems. Id reccomend studying here
    Avatar sophia

    My semester in Granda

    Review by: sophia , On: 10 Dec 2019 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    This is a great city to study abroad in if you want to learn Spanish because it’s so much cheaper than all of the other cities in Spain, and we have tapas! This is a well organized program. We have a good amount of activities, but sadly we don’t visit Madrid or Barcelona which is something I hope they add. All of the Sol Instructors were kind and I didn’t have any problems. Id reccomend studying here
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    SOL Education Abroad provided me with one of the best experiences of my life. Their team is AWESOME, and they had such a fun agenda planned for us students; they do a great job getting everyone involved and immersed in the history, culture, and life of the city you're staying. In the program, you meet an array of people from all over the world and make some forever friends-- not to mention a second family if you do a home-stay! There's not a single thing I would change about my experience with SOL Abroad!!
    Avatar Jennifer Hohn

    Go abroad!!!

    Review by: Jennifer Hohn , On: 07 Aug 2019 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    SOL Education Abroad provided me with one of the best experiences of my life. Their team is AWESOME, and they had such a fun agenda planned for us students; they do a great job getting everyone involved and immersed in the history, culture, and life of the city you're staying. In the program, you meet an array of people from all over the world and make some forever friends-- not to mention a second family if you do a home-stay! There's not a single thing I would change about my experience with SOL Abroad!!
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    Sol was beyond my expectations. All excursions were well planned and I always had a great time. Classes were like any other university and I enjoyed them most of the time. The experiences I had were life changing and I will never forget them. This has been the best time of my life becuase I have tried so many new things and made life long friends. I would definately recommend studying abroad
    Avatar Sierra Gay

    Sol Program Review

    Review by: Sierra Gay , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Sol was beyond my expectations. All excursions were well planned and I always had a great time. Classes were like any other university and I enjoyed them most of the time. The experiences I had were life changing and I will never forget them. This has been the best time of my life becuase I have tried so many new things and made life long friends. I would definately recommend studying abroad
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    I actually did this program in 2018, but that was not an option to select! Going to Granada with SOL was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made, and has been the highlight of my college career. I have been here for 3 months, and enjoyed every minute of it. Classes are held at Unversity of Granada´s Center of Modern Languages, and can be taught in spanish or english. The professors are all very kind and fun to be around, and make being part of CLM a very fun experience. Apart from the immeasurable beauty of Granada itself, my favorite part was definitely living with my host family. My host mom is so sweet and caring, always has a funny or interesting story to share, and is a fantastic cook to top it all off! Living with a host family is definitely one of the greatest reasons why my spanish has improved so much, as we only speak spanish in the household. It is a great immersion experince, while not being too overwhelming at all. I highly recommend studying with SOL in Granada to any student looking to study in Spain. The directors are great and very helpful, and it is one of the most affordable programs I could find in one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in! :)
    Avatar Miranda Senger

    Amazing, very affordable program in beautiful Granada!

    Review by: Miranda Senger , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I actually did this program in 2018, but that was not an option to select! Going to Granada with SOL was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made, and has been the highlight of my college career. I have been here for 3 months, and enjoyed every minute of it. Classes are held at Unversity of Granada´s Center of Modern Languages, and can be taught in spanish or english. The professors are all very kind and fun to be around, and make being part of CLM a very fun experience. Apart from the immeasurable beauty of Granada itself, my favorite part was definitely living with my host family. My host mom is so sweet and caring, always has a funny or interesting story to share, and is a fantastic cook to top it all off! Living with a host family is definitely one of the greatest reasons why my spanish has improved so much, as we only speak spanish in the household. It is a great immersion experince, while not being too overwhelming at all. I highly recommend studying with SOL in Granada to any student looking to study in Spain. The directors are great and very helpful, and it is one of the most affordable programs I could find in one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in! :)
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    It was a great experience. This program provided everything I could have needed. The excursions give you a great feel for Spain. They matched me with a fantastic host family that cooked great meals and I had a lot of fun with. The language school was not very time consuming or difficult allowing plenty of time to enjoy oneself!
    Avatar Reid Kiger

    Sol Education Abroad

    Review by: Reid Kiger , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    It was a great experience. This program provided everything I could have needed. The excursions give you a great feel for Spain. They matched me with a fantastic host family that cooked great meals and I had a lot of fun with. The language school was not very time consuming or difficult allowing plenty of time to enjoy oneself!
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    My experience with SOL was awesome. Everything and everyone, from the team in Austin to the team in Granada was extremely helpful in preparing me for my adventures here. My host family was incredible, the people I met are incredible, the food is incredible and seeing everything here is just everything I expected and beyond. 15/10 would reccommend.
    Avatar Alicia Coombs

    Dank nuggs

    Review by: Alicia Coombs , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    My experience with SOL was awesome. Everything and everyone, from the team in Austin to the team in Granada was extremely helpful in preparing me for my adventures here. My host family was incredible, the people I met are incredible, the food is incredible and seeing everything here is just everything I expected and beyond. 15/10 would reccommend.
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    My time in Granada and in Spain was amazing. I saw countless cities, artworks, and met great people from all over the world. My only suggestion would be a deepr immersion experience, which would include speaking more Spanish. Especially when I am with my fellow program members. That being said my Spanish has improved a lot and I really have cherished every moment that I have been here.
    Avatar Ryan Wayne Love

    Study Abroad

    Review by: Ryan Wayne Love , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    My time in Granada and in Spain was amazing. I saw countless cities, artworks, and met great people from all over the world. My only suggestion would be a deepr immersion experience, which would include speaking more Spanish. Especially when I am with my fellow program members. That being said my Spanish has improved a lot and I really have cherished every moment that I have been here.
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    Overall it was a great experience and the coordinators were very helpful. The experience with my host family was great.
    Avatar Maria Jose Duran

    Sol Education granada

    Review by: Maria Jose Duran , On: 11 Dec 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Overall it was a great experience and the coordinators were very helpful. The experience with my host family was great.
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    I loved my time here and all the wonderful places I got to explore and see! When I first arrived in Granada I was surprised because it was not what I expected but I grew to love it dearly and will be very sad to leave! A great authentic place to study abroad.
    Avatar Lara Gideon

    Great Experience - 5 weeks perfect amount of time for me

    Review by: Lara Gideon , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I loved my time here and all the wonderful places I got to explore and see! When I first arrived in Granada I was surprised because it was not what I expected but I grew to love it dearly and will be very sad to leave! A great authentic place to study abroad.
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    I would definitely recommend this program to all students! I enjoyed everything about Sol Education Abroad. There is not a negative thing I have to say. The program directors are very nice and helpful and the host family I stayed with was the best!
    Avatar Samantha Becerra

    Excellent

    Review by: Samantha Becerra , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I would definitely recommend this program to all students! I enjoyed everything about Sol Education Abroad. There is not a negative thing I have to say. The program directors are very nice and helpful and the host family I stayed with was the best!
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    SOL was an amazing program and I'm so happy I chose them out of all the different programs out there. I had a great host family that treated me like family. It was difficult to get used to at first, but I really started to feel like I belong in spain. The program has amazing directors that respond to your needs immediately. The activities were so much fun. No regrets!
    Avatar Ben Rutledge

    Your SOL experience

    Review by: Ben Rutledge , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    SOL was an amazing program and I'm so happy I chose them out of all the different programs out there. I had a great host family that treated me like family. It was difficult to get used to at first, but I really started to feel like I belong in spain. The program has amazing directors that respond to your needs immediately. The activities were so much fun. No regrets!
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    Sol Education Abroad is an amazing program! Would recommend this experience to anyone interested in Spanish Immersion. My host family and the different cultural activites made my time here in Granada.
    Avatar Quincy

    Sol Education Abroad

    Review by: Quincy , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Sol Education Abroad is an amazing program! Would recommend this experience to anyone interested in Spanish Immersion. My host family and the different cultural activites made my time here in Granada.
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    I loved Spain it is a beautiful country and sol is very organized. You have a busy schedule with classes in the morning, fun cultural activities in the afternoon and plenty of time to go out at night. Make the most out of your time and explore the city every chance you get no matter how bad your feet hurt from all the walking. Get ready to walk a lot every day.
    Avatar Lesley

    Summer I: Granada, Spain

    Review by: Lesley , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I loved Spain it is a beautiful country and sol is very organized. You have a busy schedule with classes in the morning, fun cultural activities in the afternoon and plenty of time to go out at night. Make the most out of your time and explore the city every chance you get no matter how bad your feet hurt from all the walking. Get ready to walk a lot every day.
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    This program thoroughly immerses their students in the Spanish culture with amazing and fun activities as hiking in the Sierra Nevada or experiencing hundreds of years old history.
    Avatar Shazeena Ashraf

    Sol Education Abraod

    Review by: Shazeena Ashraf , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    This program thoroughly immerses their students in the Spanish culture with amazing and fun activities as hiking in the Sierra Nevada or experiencing hundreds of years old history.
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    Every aspect of the program was great from how helpful the professors and program directors in helping me improve my spanish language skills to the numerous preplanned excursiones and activities that helped me better see the cultural and historial aspects of southern Spain !
    Avatar Suzanne Abou-Diab

    Sol Education Abroad- granada spain

    Review by: Suzanne Abou-Diab , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Every aspect of the program was great from how helpful the professors and program directors in helping me improve my spanish language skills to the numerous preplanned excursiones and activities that helped me better see the cultural and historial aspects of southern Spain !
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    Studying aborad with Sol was great! My favorite part was how involved they were prior to the depature. There were consistent emails and phone calls to be sure that we were on track to successfully making it out here to Spain. Upon arrival, the sweetest faces and most helpful people were here for us. Actually! It wasn´t one of those situations where they tell you that you can come to them with any siutation and it will be okay, they were for real very understanding and responsive at all times. They were happy to work around your schedule to attend cultural activities you wanted to and to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I was the biggest fan of the professors here, but the directors and helpers of Sol were great. I am happy to of had this experience under my belt.
    Avatar Caroline Hall

    One Month in Granada

    Review by: Caroline Hall , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    Studying aborad with Sol was great! My favorite part was how involved they were prior to the depature. There were consistent emails and phone calls to be sure that we were on track to successfully making it out here to Spain. Upon arrival, the sweetest faces and most helpful people were here for us. Actually! It wasn´t one of those situations where they tell you that you can come to them with any siutation and it will be okay, they were for real very understanding and responsive at all times. They were happy to work around your schedule to attend cultural activities you wanted to and to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I was the biggest fan of the professors here, but the directors and helpers of Sol were great. I am happy to of had this experience under my belt.
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    I had a great time in Granada with the SOL program. The excursions are so well planned and executed! I had the time of my life.
    Avatar Rachel Buraczyk

    Fun program!

    Review by: Rachel Buraczyk , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I had a great time in Granada with the SOL program. The excursions are so well planned and executed! I had the time of my life.
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    The program was both extremely fun and rewarding. My spanish skills improved noticeably, and I had the opportunity to experience a culture completely different than my own. The classes were taught well and were interesting for the most part, and I feel like I learned a lot both inside and outside of the classroom. My host family was kind and inviting, and I genuinely felt at home while staying with them. All in all, I would definitely reccommend studying abroad with SOL.
    Avatar Maxwell Campbell

    Sol Education Abroad: Granada, Spain

    Review by: Maxwell Campbell , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    The program was both extremely fun and rewarding. My spanish skills improved noticeably, and I had the opportunity to experience a culture completely different than my own. The classes were taught well and were interesting for the most part, and I feel like I learned a lot both inside and outside of the classroom. My host family was kind and inviting, and I genuinely felt at home while staying with them. All in all, I would definitely reccommend studying abroad with SOL.
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    SOL is hands down the best program for studying abroad in Spain. The directors are SO helpful and there for any advice or questions that you might have. Being in a foreign country sometimes isn´t the easiest thing, but SOL will absolutely make sure that you have the best experience possible!
    Avatar Brianna Howard

    Sol Education Abroad

    Review by: Brianna Howard , On: 27 Jun 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    SOL is hands down the best program for studying abroad in Spain. The directors are SO helpful and there for any advice or questions that you might have. Being in a foreign country sometimes isn´t the easiest thing, but SOL will absolutely make sure that you have the best experience possible!
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