A Coruña
A Coruña
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Spain-bound students should NOT MAKE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANS the 100 days before study abroad.
A Coruña is a stunning seaside town located in Galicia, an autonomous community on Spain’s northwest Atlantic coast. A unique aspect of Coruña: while you’ll hear and use plenty of Spanish, you may also pick up some “Gallego”, an ancient dialect still spoken in some parts of Galicia and the border regions of Castilla y León and Asturias. Holy Cross students have the unique experience of living with host families in A Coruña. While all of our host families across Spain and beyond are top-notch, we are consistently blown away by the feedback we get about the families in A Coruña. The host family experience at this site is second to none. Be prepared to try lots of new Galician food!
At Univeridade da Coruña, Holy Cross students join Spanish students and other international students across a wide range of subjects. The University has a wide range of academic options and works very well for students wishing to complete common area requirements or Spanish major/minor requirements abroad.
Spring 2026 PROGRAM DATES
Spring 2026 PROGRAM DATES
Arrival Day: Jan 24, 2026
Program Start: Jan 26, 2026
Program End: June 6, 2026
All study abroad students must plan to stay until the end of the exam period, as they cannot arrange to take exams at a time other than the one assigned for the class. See the Student Contract for the policy.
See 2025-2026 Academic Calendar here
What is cultural & linguistic immersion and why is it important?
What is cultural & linguistic immersion and why is it important?
Getting There
Getting There
You will purchase a flight to Madrid Airport from your 'home airport'- wherever that may be! Once you land in Madrid, you will take a connecting flight to your pre-university language program in Santander (Fall students). Spring students will travel directly to Coruña from Madrid via a connecting flight or train
Our Policy on Travel
Our Policy on Travel
In any language-immersion program, the goal is just that: immersion. We encourage students to limit travel outside of Spain. If you get the 'travel bug', we encourage you to explore different regions of Spain before venturing further afield. !Ojo! Do not book personal travel before you arrive in Spain. During orientation, you'll find out about trips and excursions offered through your program, some of which are mandatory. Wait until you are on the ground and have your schedule before booking personal travel.
Discover A Coruña.
Discover A Coruña.
Coruña, a mid-size Spanish city with a population of around 25,000 inhabitants, truly has something for everyone. In your free time, explore A Coruña’s rocky beaches, busy port, or bustling commercial center. You’ll probably be eating plenty of seafood, including “pulpo” (octopus), one of the region’s many specialties. Don’t knock it ‘till you try it!
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Santiago de Compostela, you’ll likely see some “pilgrims” walking the northern route of the famous ‘Camino de Santiago.’ Perhaps you'll get a chance to embark on your own 'camino!'
Study Abroad Ambassadors
Study Abroad Ambassadors
When I was abroad, I was worried about my ability to fully immerse myself in my host country. I really wanted to limit my English and in order to do that I deleted Instagram, listened to only Spanish music and only watched tv shows in Spanish. At first it was a challenge to be so far away from my friends and I was worried that deleting social media would make me feel even more isolated. But by deleting social media and fully immersing myself in the experience, I was able to focus on developing my language skills and my relationships with people in Spain. I was able to really focus on my language abilities in a way I never had before. I benefitted greatly from committing to this goal and I learned a lot about myself by studying abroad.
Alexandra Biggs, class of 2023
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