Why Spanish at Iowa?

There are many reasons to study Spanish at Iowa! A renowned program with various courses and an understanding of how to leverage language skills after graduation!

Undergraduate Programs

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See yourself here

Do you feel yourself drawn to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking culture? Do you want to further your language skills? Engage with culture and language with us!

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Build knowledge. Conduct research. Create new work. Stand out among your peers. You're going places, and it all starts here.

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Useful in all walks of life: 

Business, politics, healthcare, the arts!

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230+ Million

 

Number of Portuguese Speakers

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480+ Million


Number of Spanish Speakers

News and Announcements

Sabina Urraca and Sofía Balbuena, SCW MFAs, #7 and #20: Los mejores libros de 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Del excepcional novelón de Sara Barquinero a otra soberbia historia de Luis Landero, pasando por la obra más personal de Fernández Mallo; éstos son los libros publicados en nuestro idioma que han marcado el año literario.

Events

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Study Abroad Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute

Thursday, January 30, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Phillips Hall
Learn how you can study abroad this summer in Spain with University of Iowa Spanish Assistant Professor Becky Gonzalez during an information session on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in 318 Phillips Hall.
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