DiLe Program: Language & Culture in Madrid
Program Overview
Spanish fluency opens doors, and the DiLe Program at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is built to get you there faster.
Located in Madrid, Spain, this semester or full-year program is ideal for international students who want to advance their Spanish, deepen their knowledge of the culture, and take real university courses alongside UAM students. It also works well as a structured gap year before starting a degree in Spain or abroad.
Students enroll in courses designed for international learners and can also take up to two regular UAM undergraduate courses in various subjects. You can earn up to 30 ECTS per semester. The language requirement is an A2/B1 level of Spanish, with a B2 level recommended for students wishing to enroll in degree courses alongside DiLe classes.
All students build intercultural skills, sharpen academic Spanish, and learn directly from UAM faculty in a truly international classroom setting.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
Updated May 20, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Madrid, Spain
Fields & Subjects
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18+
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