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University Of Sevilla
Contact: +34 954 551049 (Int'l Office)
Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Universidad de Sevilla, C/ S. Fernando, 4, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
4.24 / 5 based on 438 reviews.
Description:
El embrión de la actual Universidad de Sevilla fue el Colegio de Santa María de Jesús, fundado por el Arcediano Maese Rodrigo Fernández de Santaella en las postrimerías del s. XV. Ya en el siglo XVI (1505), una bula del Papa Julio II otorga al Colegio la facultad de conferir grados en Teología, Filosofía, Derecho, Medicina y Artes; y en 1551 el propio Concejo de la ciudad traspasa a la fundación de Maese Rodrigo, la Real provisión que concedía un Estudio General, por lo que aquélla pasó a ser oficialmente la Universidad, gozando de todos los privilegios de las demás Universidades del Reino. De los Estatutos de 1621 se desprende que la Universidad de Sevilla se componía de cuatro Facultades: Teología, Canones y Leyes, Medicina y Artes, y otorgaba los grados de Bachiller, Licenciado y Doctor en todas las Facultades, junto con el de Maestro por la Facultad de Artes.
89% of students recommend
438 reviews
438 reviews of Universidad de Sevilla
HOUSING
by delbaby, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Language, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? When I first got there, I lived w/a single woman who was very nice. But I did not like the accomodations or feeling like I had to be home for all meals or call if I wasn't going to be there. I felt like my freedom was a bit restricted. A couple of people I was on the program with like living w/their families, though. I saw their accomodations-they were better than mine.
Personal comments:
I moved out of the Senora's apartment and looked for my own apartment 2 weeks into my time there. I wish I had spent more time apt. hunting b/c I was not in a good location. But I did enjoy the people I lived with. They were from all over-one was Dutch/Italian, one was Spanish, one was Swedish, and one was from New York. I was the only female there w/a bunch of guys for most of the time, but it was not a problem at all. Nobody was actually home a lot of time anyway. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by MAYMI, NCF, SARASOTA, United States
Literature, IIS
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
On San Fernando, across from the Rectorado, there are many cafés/bars open until around 10pm on the weekdays. La Carbonería in el barrio Santa Cruz has a number of flamenco shows that are less "touristy" unlike those found at El Patio by the Plaza de Toros. In March/April is the Feria de Primavera where you can drink rebujitos while dancing sevillanas in Los Remedios. If you know any local people, you might even be invited into a caseta that usually houses its own bar, bathroom, and speaker system. Across the Guadalquivir, you can visit places on the Calle Betis. The best way to pass your time is tapas hunting in the area behind the Avenida de la República, on the opposite side as the cathedral (I forget the name of the neighborhood.)Also, the Alameda de Hércules has great jazz venues with univerisity jam sessions-- an easy way to meet other ERASMUS students from countries like Italy, France, and Germany. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by dirtyflamingo, Northeastern University, Boston, United States
History of Art, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I took all of my course at the actually university. I took two courses under Cursos para extranjeros which is the closest you will get to taking courses with regular spanish students if your spanish level isnt high enough. you take these courses with other americans and its in spanish taught by professors from the univeristy. I also enrolled in 2 regualr university courses with spanish students. If your level of spanish is very advanced they are very worthyour time. be prepared to do no work all semester and then study like hell to take exams. The classes arent hard as most people said. You just need to keep on top of independant reading. I did all the reading int eh last month of school i was ok.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Be prepared to deal with the lack of resources availabe in the public library and the univeristy library. there are about 50 books. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Therese, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I have choosen Sevilla (Spain) to improve my knowledge, but also because it's an obligatory part of my studies.. At the beginning I had some difficulties.. because I wasn't used to speak spanish, to use it in the everyday context, but more and more I was improving it.. that was the most great experience.. to see how I was able to communicate in another language, in another city... at the beginning I didn't know anyone.. but I coped very well... :) at the end of my stay in Sevilla, I had a lot of spanish friends (I'm in contact with them!) and I wasn't afraid at all to handle all things (my everyday life, academic life..) I was able to communicate, to handle every situation! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Puja, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Language, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Government assistance Tuition from Penn State transferred directly Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
Telephone was more expensive because it is significantly more expensive to use a cell phone in Spain than it is to use one in the States. Nightlife was slightly more expensive only because I was willing to spend more. If I were on more of a budget, I could have spent less and still had fun. Nightlife, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
One cost saving tip would be to take large amounts (at least a few hundred) euro out of the ATM at a time to avoid the international and bank fees (which added up to about $3-7 each transaction). I would suggest that you do this only if you feel comfortable keeping money around in your home and if you won't spend it all at once. Also, check the currency conversion on the internet before doing it. When I was in Spain, the exchange rate fluctuated pretty regularly and some days I could en up with about 10 euro more per 100. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Rachel, ,
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
The cheaper places to shop andmore information on the classes and the school, it was a bit hectic and confusing at first! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Going to Seville is a chance of a lifetime I would recommend not missing. Seville is a beautiful city filled with lots of adventure and things to learn about. If you would like to get the feel of Spanish cultural, the city of Seville could be one of your best choices! Many people told me that the temperature year round was hot and to not worry about brining winter clothes. With that being true in the months of spring and summer, when first arriving in February and until March it rained almost every day and was very cold, almost reaching snow on some days. So make sure you come prepared for all seasons here in Seville! FINAL COMMENTS
My experience abroad has been a forgetful experience that has taught my more then I could have imagined. I can say that I have never learned so much in so little of a period of time. My classes abroad consist of small groups of people from all over the world, from Europe, Asia, Brazil to, and U.S in which we are constantly involved in an exchange of topics with mindsets from all over the world. Being a part of this exchange program I have been forced to step out of my comfort zone and express my thoughts and opinions in return learning so much about myself and others. I feel so lucky and fortunate to have been able to have this experience. I am earning full time college credits while greatly improving my Spanish language skills. Seville is a beloved city with many activities and things to do, which left me never bored or looking for something to do. Here in Seville, the people are very friendly and outgoing; within one week I have made a group of friends that will last for a lifetime. This study abroad experience I came to Seville as a tourist but after soaking up all of its culture has to offer I found out new things about myself I never even knew existed changing my image of a tourist, into a well known visitor, leaving nothing behind. It is with these experiences we find, that “ no matter who you are, or where you’re from, everybody has something to offer.” This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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