Why Iowa?
Renowned faculty, wide-ranging courses, and real-world skills that open doors on campus and beyond. Whether you’re exploring culture, honing your writing, or preparing for your career, Iowa will equip you to succeed.
See yourself here
Are you drawn to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Want to build your language skills? Join a community where you’ll explore language, culture, and global perspectives—on campus and beyond.
Write your story
Build knowledge. Explore ideas. Create original work. Distinguish yourself through research and expression. You’re going places—and your story starts here.
# 1
Spanish is the most-studied non-English language in the U.S.
480M +
230M +
News and announcements
Fourth-year Spanish major Samantha Khamphilanouvong awarded Gilman Scholarship
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Samantha Khamphilanouvong, a fourth-year Spanish major from Ottumwa, Iowa, will study in Chile through the IES Abroad Santiago Health Studies program. To read more, click on the title above!
Spanish PhD Camila Núñez-Bergsneider recognized by International Programs
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
International Programs, in partnership with the Graduate College, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and the Tippie College of Business, held an award ceremony on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the achievements of international students at the University of Iowa, including Spanish PhD Camila Núñez-Bergsneider. Click the title above to read more.
Una entrevista con Álvaro Folgueiras
Monday, May 18, 2026
In this stand-alone podcast interview, Professor Ana Fernández Bravo sits down with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball standout, Álvaro Folguerias, who captured the hearts of Hawkeye fans everywhere this past March. A native of Málaga, Spain, Álvaro speaks candidly about his beach-side upbringing, tight-knit family, and how he fell in love with basketball at age four. He traces his path from Unicaja's youth academy in Málaga to crossing the Atlantic at 16, arriving in the United States with little English and an unwavering dream of playing at the highest collegiate level.