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Locations: Malaga, Spain
Program Terms: January Winter Break
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Academic Level:	Freshman, Graduate, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore	Language(s) of Instruction:	English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options:	Homestay, Residence Hall	Program Model:	Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study:	Foreign Language	Minimum GPA:	2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants:	Yes

Program Description:

Intensive Spanish Language

Spend your winter break sharpening your Spanish skills in the seaside city of Málaga. Designed for rapid language acquisition, this intensive program focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Take Spanish language courses from beginner to advanced
Language courses are taught by faculty at the Universidad de Málaga's Centro Internacional de Español
Study alongside a diverse group of international students in a supportive, small-class environment
The Universidad de Málaga is located just five minutes from the beach in the scenic El Palo neighborhood
From visiting the Alcazaba or cruising Málaga Bay, your experience in Málaga blends academic focus with cultural discovery

Discover Málaga

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year, we award more than $2.4 million in scholarships and grants to WorldStrides students studying or interning abroad. Take a look at the different ways you can make an experience abroad a reality.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
After submitting the application with your university, you will also apply through WorldStrides.

The WorldStrides Difference

Program Flexibility

No matter when or what you want to study, we have a program to fit your schedule and your degree.

Upfront Pricing

Study abroad without the guesswork. Clear costs, no hidden fees, and programs built for your budget.

Expert Support

From your first question to your first day overseas, our dedicated teams here and abroad have your back 24/7.

Unique Experiences

Go beyond the classroom with internships, community engagement, and faith-based programs.

Meet Isabella D.

"Making friends will be easier than you think! Everyone you are traveling with will be in a similar situation as you and want to be able to socialize and do things as a group. The friends I made in Málaga were amazing, and we still keep in contact today."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
January Winter Break	2027	11/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	01/07/2027	01/21/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.