Spain (June - July)

Students will stay at University of Santiago de Compostela's on-campus student residence, which is 10-15 minutes walking distance away from the city centre. Students will stay in double rooms, equipped with en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi connection; towels and bed linen are provided. There are also laundry rooms (equipped with coin-operated washing machines and driers), kitchens, TV lounges, study rooms and computer rooms with Internet connection.

There is no meal plan. University canteens offer quality menus at affordable prices. Students should budget approximately $1000 CAD for purchased and self-prepared meals for the duration of the program.

No group flight is available for this program; students must make their travel arrangements. Please note that if choose to arrive earlier or leave later than the available dates for the accommodation options you have selected, you will be responsible for arranging your own housing for the extra day(s).

All students are responsible for making sure that their necessary travel documents are in order for them to enter Spain as visitors. Information on the entry requirements is available by visiting the Global Affairs Canada website. Please note that most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19.

Information on entry requirements is also available from the Consulate General of Spain in Toronto.

NOTE: International students who need to apply for a short-stay visa should apply for it in Toronto.  Students can request a letter of support to assist with their visa application by emailing spain.abroad@utoronto.ca after the program deposit has been paid to the Summer Abroad office.

As you plan your Summer Abroad journey, it is important to take the steps to decide whether this program is the right fit for you, and fits your individual needs related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Summer Abroad has put together an online webpage for EDIA resources and information in Spain which contains information regarding how to navigate Spain with your unique lived identities, as well as relevant accessibility information.

Health and safety information: all students admitted to the Summer Abroad program are required to successfully complete an online Safety Abroad Workshop, which will provide information and advice on international health and safety issues. Students are also required to attend the online Spain Pre-departure Orientation (details shared with students after admission).