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The Global Good Program

From the prehistoric cave paintings of Altamira to the postmodern Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, discover the unique cultural heritage of Northern Spain while completing your Intellectual Heritage II requirement. Based in Oviedo, a city with a distinct architectural tradition, the Global Good program offers rich learning experiences amid the natural beauty and temperate climate of this region. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites—including Oviedo Cathedral, alongside ancient Roman sites, Romanesque masterpieces, and the modernist extravagance of Antoni Gaudí’s “Capricho” as we travel between the coast and the mountains on excursions. Sample local seafood, celebrated cheeses, and Asturian cider before setting out for scenic beaches and the impressive alpine scenery of the Picos de Europa. Opportunities for hiking, biking, and swimming abound; you may even wish to walk part of the famed “Camino de Santiago,” the Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago in neighboring Galicia. An extensive public transportation network links Oviedo to surrounding destinations, and to Leon, Valladolid, and Madrid via high-speed rail.
 

Program Overview

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Academic Program

Instruction on this program is conducted on-site and in the classroom. 

Language of Instruction

  • English

Course Load

  • One, 3-credit course

Course Offerings

  • Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good or
  • Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good

View all Temple in Spain courses.

Location

The program is based in Oviedo, Spain, in the northern province of Asturias, a vibrant and picturesque region bordered by mountains to the south and the Cantabrian Sea to the north. Removed from the heavy tourism of many other Spanish regions and cities, you can have a truly immersive experience in this off-the-beaten-path location.  

Explore Oviedo!

  • Lively and modern, Oviedo also boasts impressive old-town centers, museums, libraries and significant historic sites.
  • Oviedo is large enough to host a full calendar of events (including festivals, museum exhibits, concerts, and sporting events), yet small enough to learn your way around quickly and see familiar faces regularly.
  • Offers a wonderful setting to develop and refine your language skills. With relatively few tourists, including English-speaking visitors, you will be able to truly immerse yourself in the language and culture of northern Spain.
  • Named Spain's "Natural Paradise," Asturias is full of awe-inspiring natural vistas and endless opportunities for getting out into nature, with the easily accessible Cantabrian Sea and beaches to the north and the Picos de Europa national park to the south.
  • Affordable transportation within cities and the broader region, and to other destinations in Spain and Europe.
  • Students often enjoy the very social atmosphere, with people of all ages enjoying local events and nightlife.
Program Dates

Four weeks: late June through late July

Tentative Program Dates for Summer 2025

Departure from the U.S.June 23
Arrival in SpainJune 24
Orientation in MadridJune 24 - June 29
Group travel to OviedoJune 29
Classes beginJune 30
Classes endJuly 25
Last night in housingJuly 25
Program endsJuly 26

Do not use the above dates to book your flight, as they are tentative and subject to change. Accepted students will receive confirmed program dates and flight booking guidelines from Education Abroad before making travel plans.  

Program participants are required to be present for the entire length of the program, from the official arrival date through the program end date.

Housing

Housing type: Dorms

Students will stay in university residences at our partner school, the University of Oviedo. 

Activities & Excursions

The Global Good in Oviedo program will include a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular site visits, excursions, activities and guest lectures.

Faculty & On-site Support

Temple Faculty Program Director

A Temple faculty member serves as the program director overseeing the academic program and will serve as your point of contact for academic matters. The Program Director for Temple in Oviedo is Daniel Leonard, PhD, Associate Professor of Instruction in Intellectual Heritage.

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On-site Support Staff

In addition to your program director, you will have 24/7 support from Dr. Durán, the program director of the Temple in Spain program. Dr. Durán is a native of Oviedo and a Temple faculty member, and teaches several courses on the regular Temple in Spain program. 

Program Costs

Program Deposit

Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of acceptance to the program, or 2 weeks after the application deadline, whichever is earlier. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment. 

TUITION AND FEES (3 CREDITS)

Temple students pay their usual per-credit rate by school/college and residency.

Non-Temple students pay the non-matriculated student rate based on residency. For the 2024-25 academic year, PA residents are charged $786 per credit and non-PA residents are charged $1,413 per credit. *Non-Temple students: your program costs may vary depending on your home institution's billing model. Please check with your study abroad office about your school's billing policies.

All students pay:

  • University Services Fee
  • Oviedo Program Fee, which includes housing in shared accommodations, orientation, airport transfers, transportation card, some field trips and some group meals.

For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.

View detailed program costs.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.

Health & Safety

Staying healthy and safe abroad requires good planning and strong support. Review our health and safety page for important steps to preparing for study abroad, and details about international travel medical insurance and assistance provided by Temple.  

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Eligibility Requirements

Temple programs are open to qualified students matriculated at any U.S. or Canadian college or university.

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements.

Are enrolled fulltime and will have completed 2 semesters before studying abroad
  • You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
  • You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.
Are in good academic standing and meet minimum GPA requirement for the program

You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended. The requirement varies by program:

  • Temple Semester Programs: 2.75 (Internships: 3.0)
  • Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
  • Exchange Programs: 2.75
  • External Programs: 2.5

You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.

Have a valid passport

You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.

View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.

 

Are in good disciplinary standing

You are in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.

Meet the minimum age requirement

You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.

For Temple in Oviedo - The Global Good Program, there are no additional requirements.

Application Requirements

The standard application requirements pertain to all students applying to Temple programs.

    For Temple in Oviedo - The Global Good Program, there are no additional application requirements.

    Admissions Timeline

    • Admissions is rolling (early applications encouraged).
    • Once you submit your application, you should expect a decision within two (2) weeks.

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