Nicaragua

MANAGUA,

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Capital: Managua

Area [sq. km]: 129494

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 19.374 Nicaragua Cordoba (NIO)

Religions: Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Moravian, Episcopal

Population: 5891199

Languages: Spanish, English, Miskito, Indigenous Languages

Health Risks: Cholera, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Hepatitis

Time Zone: UTC - 6

Dialing Code: 505

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise noted)

MANAGUA

Revolution, Transformation and Civil Society
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring Semesters.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, and three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish as assessed by SIT.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish Language Study, Political History, Social Movements and Civil Society, Economics and Development, Coastal Culture and Identity, The El Salvadorian/Honduran Experience, Agricultural Community Visit, Educational Excursions, Field Studies and Independent Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua)
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Calendar year.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.
Instruction: Spanish.
Subjects: Directly enroll in host university courses and take classes with Nicaraguan students: Anthropology, Communications, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Law/Legal Studies, Nicaraguan Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish Language.
Housing: Nicaraguan homestays.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Calendar year, Spring semester: October 15

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise noted)

MANAGUA

Universidad Americana
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, min. two years college-level Spanish required.
Subjects: Architecture, Juridical and Philosophical Sciences, Economic and Administrative Sciences, Engineering, and Medical Sciences.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

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