Located in the Northern part of Spain about 60 miles from San Sebastian, Pamplona has a population of about 200,000. The city sits at an altitude of 1,457 feet above sea level on a hill that overlooks the Arga River and the surrounding valley. The city is famous for the San Fermin Festival each July, in which the “The Running of the Bulls” or encierro is one of the main attractions. During the rest of the year, the city has a relaxed, laid-back feel. With its tree-lined paseos and its cobble-stoned streets in the old city, Pamplona is a nice place to study Spanish.

The city of Pamplona has a strong engineering industry and excellent university programs that attract students from Spain and all over the world. The three-week Spanish for Engineers program offers professional engineers and engineering students the opportunity to become fully immersed in Spanish life and culture while improving their Spanish language skills with a focused emphasis on engineering vocabulary and terminology. In addition to the classes, participants will take part in site visits to nearby engineering facilities and will have the opportunity to intern with local firms. A minimum intermediate level of Spanish proficiency is required for this program.

• Minimum Spanish Level: Mid-Intermediate

Participants: IMix of Engineering professionals and students, mostly from Europe and the US.

Other: Classes are held in two different buildings in Pamplona. One center is located in converted old factory with five classrooms, a common area and a resource center with library, films and multimedia resources. The second location is in a historical building near the center of town and has seven classrooms, resource center, an auditorium, a café and a restaurant.

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