Spanish is the universal language, and many locals also speak Basque at home and with friends. Nearby are the coastal resort of San Sebastian, the Pyrenees, the Rioja wine region, and southwestern France. The Universidad de Deusto, founded by the Jesuits in 1886, is among Spain's top universities. The university's main building, with its classic and noble architectural style, is set alongside the Rio Nervi n, across the river from the titanium and glass Guggenheim. The university is small enough to nurture a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and large enough to offer a wide range of courses, activities, and friends to make.
Students enroll in Spanish language courses appropriate to their level.
Students have three housing options. They may live in the university residence hall, in shared off-campus apartments, or with a local family in a homestay situation. Those choosing the residence hall option have a single room and three daily meals in the cafeteria. The majority of students in the residence hall are Spanish students. The CIDE program also help students find shared apartments to rent with Spanish students or other international students.