Our Center

Since 2001, the International Center has been a vibrant hub for students from around the globe. We offer a wide range of programs that bring together diverse perspectives and foster academic and cultural exchange. Our most popular option is the semester-long Multidisciplinary Studies Program, with courses available in both Spanish and English. For students with advanced Spanish skills, the University Immersion Program (P.I.U.) provides a deeper academic experience, while year-round Spanish language courses support learners at every level. Each summer, the Center also opens its doors to students eager to combine intensive study with an international experience.

Our Vision, our mission our values

Vision

To transform students’ lives through intercultural, academic and social experiences in a university setting in Seville.

Mission

To support and empower students to develop cultural awareness, critical thinking, language proficiency, and expand their knowledge while building meaningful connections through supportive guidance, engaging academics, and vibrant intercultural activities.

Values

  • Commitment to academic honesty and personal integrity
  • Academic excellence and transformative learning
  • Support, collaboration, and a safe learning environment
  • Diversity, mutual respect, and inclusivity

Our Team

Joanna Wandycz-Mejías

Director International Center

Joanna, the Director of the International Center, holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management (Organizational Behavior) from Pablo de Olavide University, Master’s degrees from Indiana University and the UPO and a B.A. from Providence College. Before joining the UPO in 2001 to launch the first study abroad programs for international students, Joanna spent four years […]

Mentxu Zalla Ansola

Center's Office Manager

Mentxu manages all matters related to administration, accounting, and student enrollment processes at the Center. After completing her studies in Administration and Finance in 1998, she decided to further expand her education and international experience by moving to Liverpool, England, where she lived for one year. Upon returning to Spain, she joined a Spanish language […]

Marta Carrillo Orozco

Faculty Coordinator

Marta manages the teaching staff at the International Center. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics (her dissertation focuses on bilingualism and the development of translation competence in immersion contexts). She also holds two Master’s degrees from Universidad Pablo de Olavide: one in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and another in Teacher Training for […]

Jorge Pascual Díaz

Center's Communication Manager

Jorge manages communication-related matters at the Center such as the design and maintenance of the website, as well as the creation of brochures, flyers, presentations, and marketing campaigns. In addition, he acts as a liaison between international students who wish to attend classes with Spanish students and the various academic departments. He is also the […]

Guillermo Sahuquillo Rubio

Guillermo manages the collaboration agreements with universities and international entities. He also promotes the new training program launched by the CUI, the Erasmus+ Program, aimed at European educators, and collaborates in other tasks related to the education of international students. With a law degree from the University of Seville and graduate training in HRM, this […]

Álvaro Oliva Espinal

Álvaro is in charge of the Spanish language courses for Erasmus students and handles the administrative procedures for outgoing students in the Atlanticus program (Canada, USA, Bahamas and Australia). He also serves as a liaison with Asian universities and provides operational and administrative support to the Center. He holds a Translation and Interpreting degree from […]