Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and it is located on the Mediterranean Sea and the banks of the Turia River. It has a long history, as it was founded over two thousand years ago. With a current population of approximately 800,000, it is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. With a subtropical/Mediterranean climate, Valencia has mild winters and long and hot summers. Be it the art, religion, history, literature, architecture, or food, Valencia offers a feast for the senses. Valencia allows interns to experience the beaches of Spain and easy access to the rest of Europe, while interning in English or Spanish. Applicants in any field are welcomed and encouraged to apply for the Valencia program, but it is a particularly excellent location for Architecture, Engineering, Exercise Science, Education, Fashion, Health, Journalism, Logistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sciences and Visual Arts fields.

ISA Internships has partnered with the University of South Florida (USF) to offer a U.S. transcript and award 6 academic credits for ISA Internships set-date, 8-week programs. Credit awarded will be based on the successful completion of written academic assignments, evidence of reflective learning, and an evaluation from your host organization supervisor. The additional cost of academic credit is $375, and includes a transcript with an A-F letter grade from USF.  

In order to be eligible for transfer credit from USF, participants must be full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours, or recent graduates from a bachelor degree program. Participants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Please note that some placements may have more stringent eligibility requirements.

Students may work with their home university to receive academic credit for their program. Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship credit. Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship credit, thus students should inquire about receiving academic credit with their home university advisors, professors, and/or academic department heads.

Interns earning credit through their home institution will still have select assignments required to be completed by ISA as part of their program. 

Homestays are the norm for Spain, and are encouraged by ISA. Interns living in homestays will be provided with three meals per day (except on ISA excursion days) and laundry service once per week for the official duration of the program. You will usually share a bedroom with another ISA participant, but have the option of paying extra to secure an individual room.

Applicants who have below an intermediate level of Spanish, as assesed through their advising session with their Program Manager, are required to live in a homestay.

Interns are placed in furnished, centrally located apartments. All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes. Rent is included in the program price, while meals and laundry services are not included. 

U.S. citizens are not required to apply for a visa before departing for Spain if their program is 90 days or less.

Please note that non-U.S. citizens should contact their Consulate to verify specific entry requirements. As these requirements vary based on citizenship, non-U.S. citizens may not be permitted to travel to Spain without a visa or outside of their visa dates. Also, visa fees for non-U.S. citizens may differ so please be sure to check specific consulate's website for the most up to date information.

Note: Embassy and Consulate contact information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate to verify information.