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SEVILLA WELCOME TO PABLO DE OLAVIDE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1997, Pablo de Olavide University is Seville’s second public university and one of the youngest state universities in Spain. Teaching, quality research, social compromise and the transfer of knowledge are the essence of the University’s activities. With a student population of over 11,000, Pablo de Olavide University offers over 30 degrees in areas such as law, economics, business administration, social and natural sciences, nutrition, technology, the humanities, sports science and many others.

Pablo de Olavide University is ranked in the top three in research productivity in Spain. It is also ranked in the top three in in raising funds for research and development projects.

Pablo de Olavide University prides itself on the diversity of its students and its global outlook. We welcome your interest in the University and in our community and look forward to seeing you in Seville!

VICENTE C. GUZMÁN FLUJA PRESIDENT OF PABLO DE OLAVIDE UNIVERSITY

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CENTER THE INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL THE Ronda Itálica Speed Intercambio Wine tasting Wine Gym activities lessons Sevillanas Sevillanas Semana Santa tour Santa Semana Aracena Volunteering at primary school Halloween table Halloween UPO race

Pueblos Blancos Flamenco show Farewell reception Olive Oil factory Oil Olive Spanish table Spanish Córdoba To fully integrate the student into Sevillian culture and the University environment, the International Center organizes a wide array array wide a organizes Center the International environment, University the and culture Sevillian into the student integrate fully To time: class of outside activities cultural of International soccer league CULTURAL/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL/SOCIAL Other activities activities Other Activities with Spanish students students Spanish with Activities Local cultural visits Local cultural Day trips Day Sports activities

THE HISPANIC STUDIES PROGRAM LOCATION Seville Airport D A orreblanca DA T SI R IVE SEVILL UN

Paris Montequinto

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La Rinconada KINGDOM Gran Plaza Conexión ano t Pino Mon Nervión irgen del Rocío V Santa Justa Station Train La Macarena Prado San Sebastián Heliópolis Los Bermejales SEVILLE

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Palomares del Río IRELAND

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Montequinto By bus University: Olavide de that stop at Pablo lines 2 bus are There - Bus 38 (Tussam) / - Bus M-130 (Casal) By bicycle city and the throughout trails of bike Seville has 120 kilometers University. Olavide de to Pablo includes access By Metro Seville and stops at of city the crosses metro Seville’s of Line 1 of the neighborhood to way on its University Olavide de Pablo minutes to the centre of Seville, stopping at Santa Justa railway Justa railway Santa Seville, stopping at of centre the to minutes Jerez. de station and Puerta train. by - Málaga airport: 2 1/2 hours train. high speed by or 2 1/2 hours bus by - airport: 5 hours train By Santa Seville’s service between Madrid and train AVE High-speed Station (2 1/2 hours). Justa By bus country. the destinations around many from bus Seville by reach can You How to get to get to How By air 30 every buses by Seville airport: It is served - How to get to the University the to to get How LOCATION

Sports Facilities Station Metro Stop Bus Copy Center Copy labs Computer Gym CUI

Dining Hall (Comedor) Stationery shop Bank Library América de Cafeteria-Plaza 24 Cafeteria-building CUI (International Center) CUI (International I CU

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