Santiago is a profoundly historical city and was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1985. Throughout the centuries it has received and given shelter to the many thousands of pilgrims who have come to the tomb of the Apostle St. James, following the 
Pilgrim's Way. It has one of Spain's most beautiful monumental areas, and is, through tradition and personality, famous for its hospitality. The open city strives to display its history and its legends, and to share the beauty and fascination of its streets and squares. A city built to be enjoyed: peaceful, relaxed, and safe.
The city's particular geographical situation combined with an excellent network of communications means that visitors can easily travel to areas of outstanding natural, historical or cultural beauty. The coastline abounds with memorable beaches and fishing villages, while the interior offers a wide variety of mountainous landscapes.
With more than five hundred years of teaching experience, the University of Santiago de Compostela is today one of Spain's more prestigious institutions. A multitude of graduates have taken advantage of an excellent staff of professors with a proven record of teaching and investigative skills, more than seventy degree courses and fifty doctoral programs in various areas of knowledge.
The University offers important cultural programs every year: concerts, conferences, plays and exhibitions. Its students also enjoy the use of the University's modern facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, athletics stadium, tennis courts, basketball courts, football and hockey arenas, or the Sports Hall. All University facilities are designed to respond to our students' needs. Thus, we may guarantee their continued personal and intellectual enrichment, while having the opportunity to live alongside people from a wide range of countries, cultures and traditions, participating in our International Courses. Students attend regular university courses together with Galician students, and classes may be taught in Spanish or Galician, the two official languages of the Autonomous Community.
This is an undergraduate or graduate exchange program. Applicants must be enrolled as degree seeking students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. All participants must have at least sophomore statues, a minimum of four semesters (or the equivalent) of Spanish language and carry a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale). In addition to written application materials and letters of reference, an Overseas Programs faculty committee may interview applicants.
Students may take any of the courses the universidad has to offer. The subject areas of strength are: health Science, Business, Spanish, Natural Science, Humanities, Engineering, and Galacian Studies. For a complete list of the courses the universidad offers please visit the school's website: www.usc.es
