Gap Year Programs After College in Madrid,Spain

Launch your career in Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital and a thriving hub for business, culture, and innovation. Our Madrid internship program offers students, graduates, and early-career professionals the chance to gain international work experience, build professional skills, and expand their global network while living in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Partnering with 3,000+ leading companies, organizations, and NGOs worldwide, we provide placements across business, marketing, finance, PR, technology, entrepreneurship, and more. Each internship is tailored to your career goals, helping you gain professional experience and build a standout résumé in a competitive global job market. Participants also benefit from mentorship, professional development tools, cultural and social events, and guidance from local experts, ensuring a fully immersive and career-boosting experience. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, our Madrid internship program provides the ultimate opportunity to gain international experience, career-ready skills, and global connections while living and working in one of Europe’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities.

Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainforest or at a shelter for sea turtles in one of our internships abroad. At the Institute for Global Studies, we help students gain invaluable work experience in their field from an international context. Wildlife shelter work can bring out the best of human nature. Connecting with abandoned animals instills a sense of accomplishment that few tasks provide. Apart from bonding with animals, gain insight into local communities and their interactions with wildlife in their area. Meet with students, residents, and the general public to learn about their customs. Common duties include food preparation, checking in animals, interpretation to the public, medical assistance, and community outreach.

Spend a rewarding summer during this award-winning internship opportunity abroad. Develop your professional skills while taking on full-time responsibilities in a real work environment. Live and work in the Spanish capital, building a unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Choose from over 30 industries including Entrepreneurship, Marketing/PR, Business, Finance, Fashion, and Tourism. Develop your professional skills at career workshops, company visits, and career speaker events. Explore Madrid on cultural visits and day trips whilst discovering more of Spain on weekend trips to either Barcelona or Seville. Ours is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality housing in central Madrid with breakfast and dinner, cultural activities and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordinator. Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.

Gain a global perspective on legal practice, justice, advocacy, and social equity with Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable and top-rated provider of Law & Human Rights Support internships. Our programs offer aspiring legal and human rights professionals meaningful, real-world experience in diverse cultural and legal contexts. Choose from impactful placements in Argentina, Belize, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, and the USA. Whether you're studying law, international relations, political science, or social justice, our internships are designed to match your academic and career goals. Programs range from 2 to 24 weeks and include guaranteed placements with vetted organizations, quality housing, airport pickup, orientation, and 24/7 in-country support. You also have the possibility of earning up to 16 US academic credits through our School of Record or receive guidance to gain credit through your home university. Start building a career that creates positive change. Apply today to begin your transformative legal or human rights internship abroad with Intern Abroad HQ.

Have you always dreamed of living in Spain? Whether you are a soccer fanatic, a Flamenco aficionado or a foodie in search of the best paella – you will surely fall in love with the deeply rooted Spanish culture. Join World Explorers to teach English in Spain. You will live with a local host family where you will be considered part of the familia for one to three months. You will have the opportunity to exchange your language and culture with the locals. We want you to come back from your trip with a Spanish lisp! In exchange for a clean and comfortable room and full board, all you have to do is share your native language with your hosts for 15 hours per week. The goal for your family is to practice their conversational English. This is not about teaching them reading, writing and grammar. To them, this program is about engaging in conversation and feeling comfortable communicating in English with you. No prior teaching experience is necessary! CHI works with trusted overseas partners in Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville to find the best host families possible. You will have a local coordinator throughout your stay in Spain and make new friends that will last a lifetime!

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a leading Spanish public university, known for academic excellence, international focus, and a diverse student body from over 100 countries. 70% of our bachelor’s degrees are taught in English across a wide range of fields. Gap Year CIS-UC3M is a joint program between CIS University and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, offering a unique four-month experience in Spain focused on culture, personal growth, and academic development. From February to May 2026, students will study in Madrid and Getafe, join workshops, volunteering, and trips, and build their soft skills with personalized mentoring. Fee: €8,500. Optional Camino de Santiago experience available!

TtMadrid's Program I is the perfect choice for non-EU citizens who want to earn an accredited TEFL qualification, obtain a student visa for Spain, and immerse themselves in Spanish life. Delivered in partnership with Universidad Europea del Atlántico, this one-year postgraduate program combines world-class teacher training with cultural and language learning. You’ll begin with our 180-hour, Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL course. The hybrid format comprises 65 hours of online study and a two-week intensive in Madrid, plus six observed teaching practices with real students. This ensures you graduate with a qualification that is globally recognized and practical skills that make you classroom-ready. You'll also study Spanish: four weeks of intensive classes followed by seven months of evening lessons. These will help you connect with the culture and feel at home in Madrid. With your University student visa, you can legally work up to 30 hours a week while studying. We provide lifetime job assistance, including CV guidance, guaranteed interviews, and ongoing job alerts. This program is a comprehensive package with everything you need to launch your new life in Spain.