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Academics
- Immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
- Take Spanish language classes.
- Choose from courses across the university.
This program appeals to students who are interested in participating in a full scholarship exchange, want to take courses in Spanish and would like to learn about Ecuadorian and South American culture.
Academic Structure
Program type: IRSEP Ecuador is a full scholarship exchange. Participants attend the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Instruction is in Spanish by Ecuadorian faculty. Read more to find out if exchange programs are an ideal fit for you.
Level: Various levels.
Term: Academic year.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA; juniors and above.
Courseload: 24-30 credits.
Coursework
Course options include the offerings of the university's faculties. Go to the
Universidad San Francisco de Quito website for full course listings.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
For tips on finding course information and understanding differences in terminology, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Exchange students receive transfer credit for their coursework abroad. For more information, go to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit FAQ.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
If your major is not listed above, talk to an advisor.
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