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Program Overview

This program is geared toward students with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science major or minor. Courses in both tracks fulfill computer science B.A./B.S. requirements, and internship placements are available in English or Spanish.

During the semester program, take up to 15 credits of computer science courses along with other English-taught courses and Spanish language courses. All computer science courses fulfill computer science B.A./B.S. requirements. The summer and semester programs allow you to gain an international perspective and hands-on internship experience. You can also take English-taught courses at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

The program is offered in partnership with the prestigious Fundación Ortega–Marañon in Madrid and the University of Minnesota. You will take classes in the central part of Madrid, near Plaza de Sol, making it easy to catch public transportation to any other city.

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Program Highlights

Immerse in the Spanish culture of the lively capital city Madrid by going on weekend excursions.
Engage in English-taught and Spanish language courses in the prestigious Fundación Ortega–Marañon and/or Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Take on the challenge of participating in a 3-credit internship.
Live with a host family in apartments (single-family houses are not as common in Europe) with two meals provided per day, or stay in an apartment with other study abroad students.
Complete 12-16 credits per semester; 3 credits in May; or 6-10 credits in summer.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Academic Credit
Some Program Activity Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Madrid, Spain

Fields & Subjects

  • Computer Science & IT
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Spanish
  • Computer Programming

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
  • May Term

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-35

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