Come learn about the Cal Poly in Spain Global Program, offered Summer 2025!

With its rich history, extraordinary architecture, and diverse, multicultural population, Spain has much to offer students. Spanish is one of the most important languages in the world, and Spain is an optimal place to learn and improve Spanish language skills.

The Cal Poly in Spain Summer program is a 4-week intensive language and cultural immersion program. Students take one Cal Poly general education course and one Spanish class, taught by a local Spanish language instructor for a total of 8 units. Students will study at the University of Valladolid (UVA), the second oldest university in Spain.  

During the program, students will participate in a variety of excursions to explore other areas of the country.  Students will begin their journey with a 3-day tour of Madrid and significant surrounding areas before traveling to Valladolid, the main study site. Throughout the quarter, students will travel with the Spanish language program offered through the University on a full day tour to a other cities of importance, such as Salamanca and Segovia.