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
  • Fostering support, collaboration, and a safe learning environment
  • Celebrating diversity through 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 its International Center, Joanna spent four years at Harvard University advising graduate […]

Mentxu Zalla Ansola

Center's Office Manager

Mentxu is the Center´s Office Manager. After completing her secretarial degree in 1998, she spent a year in Liverpool, England perfecting her English. Upon returning to Spain, Mentxu worked at a Spanish language academy in Seville for 5 years before joining the UPO in 2005. Mentxu is the student´s primary contact person at the Center […]

Marta Carrillo Orozco

Faculty Coordinator

Marta coordinates the professors at the International Center. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (in bilingualism and the development of translation competence abroad) and two Master degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and in English Teaching for Secondary Education from Pablo de Olavide University. She earned her BA in Translation and Interpreting […]

Jorge Pascual Díaz

Center's Communication Manager

For information regarding taking classes with Spaniards (schedules, course syllabi, etc.) and issues concerning Blackboard (Virtual Classroom), talk to Jorge or send him an email. ABOUT JORGE: He is the Center’s Communication Manager. He holds a degree in English Philology from the University of Seville and a Master’s in Graphic Design from the University of […]