Spanish language for Sustainable Development - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad Catolica de Manizales |
|---|---|---|
| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Spanish language for Sustainable Development |
| Program Type |
Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | Learn Spanish A1, A2, B1 or B2 in Manizales, Colombia, a safe, student-friendly and vibrant cultural city, awarded as the best city for quality of life and sustainability in Latin America by ONU-Habitat LATAM in 2025. | |
| Contact Information | Thairy Garcia, movilidad@ucm.edu.co | |
| Teaching Language | Spanish | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | No language requirement for Spanish A1 For Spanish A2, B1 or B2, a Home Institution Spanish-Language Certification is needed | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Architecture, Area Studies, Biology, Business, Communication, Computer and Information Systems, Education, Engineering, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, International / Global Studies, Law / Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Natural Resources, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sport Studies, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies, Trades, Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Facilities and Resources | Services available for international students: - Gym - Pool - Library - Music groups - Sport groups - Volunteering opportunities | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $500.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $200.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $50.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $100.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | Most international students do not need a visa for a semester. Universidad Católica de Manizales issues a letter for a special permission for a semester to be presented in Migration Colombia. | |
| Supplementary Links | Spanish for sustainable development | Link |
| Universidad Catolica de Manizales | Link | |
| Full Academic offer | Link | |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | 15/Dec/2026 |
| Application Opens | 24/Jun/2026 | |
| Application Closes | 30/Apr/2027 | |
| Program Start Date | 12/Jul/2027 | |
| Program End Date | 20/Aug/2027 | |
| Credit/No Credit | Credit | |
| Number of Credits for Program |
3 UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Participants | 25 | |
| Housing Type | No housing provided by university. Nevertheless, there are plenty of choices in host families and small apartments and houses at a walking distance as it is a student city | |
| Visa Process | Most international students do not need a visa for a semester. Universidad Católica de Manizales issues a letter for a special permission for a semester to be presented in Migration Colombia. | |