Cantabria SPAIN Physics Program in Santander

Physics Program in Santander (Cantabria) Brown University and the University of Cantabria offer physics concentrators an opportunity to study in the beautiful northern port city of Santander, Spain, for a semester. Qualified physics concentrators have an opportunity to take select courses in experimental physics alongside local students, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS taught by professors from the University of Cantabria. + Laboratory work and experiments require This specialized program allows students to take science coursework in English while improving their command of person-to-person communication, ideal for Spanish with a required Spanish language course. language skills development.

At A Glance + Optional six- to eight-week summer Program Dates: Spring semester (mid-January – mid-June). supervised research projects, coordinated for Optional research: June through mid-August interested students by the UC’s Department of Physics towards the end of the spring term. Language of Instruction: English Housing: Shared furnished private apartments or host families Eligibility: Open to Brown undergraduate students. Must be declared physics concentrators who have completed four + Observational Astronomy + Physics of Materials semesters of study at Brown. + Particle Physics + Experimental Optics Requirements: Students must be in good academic standing. Intensive Basic Spanish/HISP 0110 or Basic Spanish/HISP Host Institution 0200 (second semester college-level Spanish language) or the The University of Cantabria (UC) is a young, modern equivalent is recommended, but not required. public institution with a firm commitment to teaching and scientific excellence. Divided into 14 schools and Courses faculties, the University seeks a balance between practice Students select three physics courses delivered in English, one and theory, offering its students a well-rounded education required Spanish language course and one Spanish culture and a wide range of degree programs, complemented by course. Upon successful completion of the five courses, learning opportunities including international exchanges students receive four Brown credits. Students can satisfy up to and internship programs. three physics courses, with departmental approval, by taking Advanced Experimental Techniques (a direct substitute for Physics 1560) and two elective courses selected from the following four courses:

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