Economics Study Abroad Programs in Madrid, Spain

The Madrid program is ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in Spanish and European Studies in one of the world's great capitals. Madrid is a fascinating city and has a vibrant culture that provides the perfect setting for language or art history studies. Explore the Spanish language and the complexities of Spanish and contemporary European societies through a wide selection of academic courses and personal interaction with the host culture. This program offers two diverse academic areas: Intensive Language and Spanish and European Studies. Our intensive language approach allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester. You have ample opportunity to practice your newly learned skills both inside and outside the classroom when you take Spanish Studies. You can also enroll in excellent classes in Art History, Spanish Cinema, History of Photography, and Drawing. These are all taught at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Vicálvaro Campus, which is inviting, modern, and student-friendly. The campus provides a great learning and social atmosphere for USAC students.

Spend a semester or academic year in Madrid, Spain, with AIFS Abroad! Earn up to 21 credits per semester (depending on program and course selection) studying abroad at Universidad Nebrija. Courses are taught in English and Spanish. Internships and volunteer opportunities are available for you to make the most of your semester in Madrid. Universidad Nebrija offers an Internship and Spanish Language Program for students with a high intermediate to advanced level of Spanish, combining Spanish language study with a practical work placement. You may be considered for a placement in the science or hospitality field if you have an intermediate level of Spanish. Volunteer opportunities are available through a local NGO. You’ll live in a homestay with a local family or in a single room in an apartment. Homestay students will receive two meals per day from their host family. Enjoy cultural and social activities such as: • Guided city tours • Visits to galleries and museums • Tapas tour • Day trips to El Escorial, Segovia, and Toledo • 3-day trip to Granada and the Basque Country • 2-day trip to Salamanca

Broaden your knowledge and perspective in Spain through our study abroad program! You can enroll in courses (based on your Spanish proficiency) at any of these universities in Madrid. • Universidad Antonio de Nebrija: Spanish Language, Liberal Arts and Business; Hispanic Studies; or Spanish Language and Regular Courses • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid: Business and Communication Courses (English) or Liberal Arts Courses (Spanish) Take courses in English together with international students or in Spanish together with local students. You can also take advantage of gap year opportunities. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university. Located in the heart (geographically) of Spain, Madrid boasts a vibrant atmosphere and a rich cultural heritage. It is a fascinating combination of old and new. On weekends, visit historical landmarks in the morning and go clubbing at night! Take time to visit our office near the famous Puerta del Sol. Here, you can hang out with other program participants or receive mentoring.

Madrid's energetic, artistic, and multicultural city is perfect for advancing your academics! Customize your study abroad term during our Open Campus Block program. Spend one, two, or three consecutive six-week blocks taking interactive, seminar-style courses across various subject areas. When class is in session, you'll study at CIEE Madrid near the Puerta de Sol in the historic city center and within walking distance of world-class museums, fountains, parks, shops, restaurants, and one of Europe's largest Royal palaces. Combine your courses with a cultural agenda and day trips out of the classroom to connect with the city's resources and Spanish society. Build your study abroad experience with an internship! Designed for students requiring a flexible study abroad experience, CIEE's Open Campus Block program was thoughtfully structured to be completely customizable. Select one, two, or three six-week blocks per term at any CIEE Open Campus Block location. Choose from Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Yucatan.

The IES Abroad Madrid Program is designed for those who want to experience the vitality of Spain! Live in its capital city and through course enrollment at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), one of the country's most distinguished universities. Students enroll in Spanish language courses as well as courses in their academic major. Field study trips are organized to complement specific areas of study, such as visits to television stations for Broadcasting majors or visits to Congress for Political Science majors. Four semesters of college-level Spanish are required to be admitted to this program. Madrid is an ideal place to connect university studies to the city's business, culture, and politics. The IES Center is located on the UCM campus for students' use and as a resource for any questions or concerns during the program.

Examine the shifting landscape of European politics by studying in London, Madrid, and Vienna. Explore how history, identity, immigration, populism, and governance shape the region today. Meet policymakers, academics, NGOs, and grassroots movements to see how nations respond to challenges of integration, globalization, and democracy. Conduct comparative research and gain firsthand experience of how Europe is navigating change and defining its future role in the world.Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Welcome to the capital of Spain! Home to 4 million, Madrid is the primary center for politics, business, and culture. Spend a semester with easy access to Barcelona, Portugal, France, and many other iconic destinations. Home to the Prado Museum, Madrid offers you the chance to experience the works of Picasso, Dali, and other Greats! Study Liberal Arts, Business, Spanish, or Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), a public university with more than 19,000 students. You have the opportunity to take courses at two different campus locations; each campus is about a 15 to 25-minute train ride from Puerta del Sol in Madrid. You can also take courses at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, which offers a wide range of academic subjects taught in Spanish and English, such as art history, cultural studies, political science, and sociology. To ensure you get the most out of this cultural and academic experience, CEA CAPA offers volunteer opportunities, excursions to other cities, and many other cultural and learning activities to complement course offerings and turn Madrid into a classroom. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Saint Louis University’s Madrid Campus offers you an ideal multicultural I environment where you can discover the world and prepare for your globalized future. An innovator in international education, SLU-Madrid is home to students from the United States, Spain, and more than 50 other countries. Saint Louis University is a Jesuit institution with campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Campus offers 15 fully accredited degrees you can complete, including business, communication, international relations, psychology, marketing, computer science, and more. You can also begin more than 70 different SLU undergraduate majors in Madrid and then transfer to St. Louis to complete the programs. SLU-Madrid also hosts study-abroad students from over 150 universities in the U.S. and worldwide for a summer, semester, and academic year. They choose from more than 200 courses each semester, including classes in engineering, health sciences, and other non-traditional studies abroad fields.

Sunny Madrid! Spain's most populous and capital city is arguably also the most well-known. It has a population of 6.7 million and is the second-largest city in the European Union. It is the country's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, located in the central region, right off the River Manzanares. Madrid is a European city with the highest number of trees and green surfaces per inhabitant and the second-highest number of aligned trees in the world, with 248,000 units, only exceeded by Tokyo. Its citizens have access to a green area within a 15-minute walk. Since 1997, green areas have increased by 16%. Presently, 8.2% of Madrid's grounds are green areas, meaning there are 16 m2 (172 sq ft) of green area per inhabitant, far exceeding the 10 m2 (108 sq ft) per inhabitant recommended by the World Health Organization. As for culture and the arts, Madrid is considered one of the top European destinations concerning art museums. Best known is the Golden Triangle of Art, located along the Paseo del Prado and comprising three major museums: the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, and the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum.

Get your Master's in Spain with RVF International and experience the semester of a lifetime! Based in Madrid, this immersive program offers U.S. college students the opportunity to earn academic credit while exploring one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities. Choose from a wide range of English- or Spanish-taught courses in fields like business, international relations, communication, and more. Enjoy fully coordinated housing, airport pick-up, welcome events, and cultural activities like flamenco classes, Spanish cooking workshops, and guided tours. Optional weekend excursions to Portugal’s beaches and Morocco’s desert provide even more adventure. As a company that has helped thousands teach and live abroad in Spain, RVF International brings years of trusted experience to the study abroad world. Our mission is to make this experience accessible - offering all of this for less than half the cost of traditional programs. With 24/7 local support, full pre-departure guidance, and a certificate upon completion, you’ll return home with unforgettable memories, academic progress, and a global perspective.

Take courses through direct enrollment at one of the 100 best universities in the world, Complutense University of Madrid! This low-cost, non-profit study abroad program allows you to experience student life in the central capital of Spain. Attend classes with Spanish and international students and spend your free time enjoying a range of social and cultural activities on campus. Get the chance to explore the city and immerse yourself in its rich history and art scene. This program is open to all students from around the globe and awards credit transferable to your home university upon successful completion. At Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA), we help you enroll directly at an international university. We also provide a range of resources, from finding affordable housing to making the most of your study abroad experience. Please feel free to contact us for more information about how we can help you.

Your First Year Abroad program in Madrid lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Madrid! Madrid is Spain’s cultural capital, beaming with energy and creativity – the perfect backdrop for students with any interests. Spend 12 weeks exploring the gardens of El Retiro Park, catching live music in Malasaña, and wandering through the colorful stalls of El Rastro market. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Madrid is the perfect place to study abroad.

SpaCIE's Summer School, "A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change," is a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge by attending classes with world-class university professors and expand your horizons in one of the most beautiful and lively cities in the world. Don’t miss the chance to embark on a journey that can change your life! Gain new perspectives on humanity’s most pressing problem, on your studies and on your career. Make new friends from all over the world. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, cuisine, and life. And, in the process, discover something new about yourself. Enroll in an exclusive 2-week study program (workload equivalent to 3 ECTS credits) that offers a high-quality multidisciplinary course, taught in English by leading professors from numerous disciplines (Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Humanities, Law, Physics, Political Science, and Sociology) and by the best professionals in the business world. You can also follow a 4-week study program (workload equivalent to 6 ECTS credits) by taking one of the following: "Skills Summer School" or "Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis."

The goal of UAM’s Summer School of Economics and Business (SSEB) is to offer high-quality courses taught in English by professors of the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies as well as to bring together students from all over the world and Spanish students in a truly international environment. The academic excellence of the courses is complemented by social and cultural events, as well as field trips, which are not offered during the regular Fall and Spring semesters. Students can choose two courses (12 ECTS) or one course (6 ECTS) from the following: 1. Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis 2. International Finance 3. Global Marketing 4. Doing Business in Spain UAM’s campus is in Madrid. It is beautiful and green, combining a wonderful natural environment with all kinds of modern facilities. It is just 21 minutes away from the heart of the city, La Puerta del Sol. Spain’s capital has everything to offer to make your stay an unforgettable experience: historic sites, monuments, museums, parks and public spaces, fashionable boutiques, shopping centers, sports and music venues, lively bars and restaurants, nightclubs, and many other tourist attractions.

Traveling might not be an option this summer, but learning across borders does not have to stop... Don't miss the opportunity to continue learning and earning academic credits this summer! We have selected some of our most popular courses and turned them into telepresence programs, taught by Nebrija teachers, live and at a time compatible with your place of residence. This Nebrija e-learning methodological proposal maintains the same principles of our face-to-face courses: the quality of the content, our highly specialized faculty and the students' interaction with their professors and fellow classmates. Check out our summer offer of Spanish Courses for Professional Communication for all levels here. Each course is equivalent to 45 contact hours and 6 ECTS (3 US credits). Course: - Spanish for Tourism (A1 - A2) - Spanish for Health Purporses (B1 - B2) - Spanish for Business (B2 - C1) - Spanish in Mass Media (B2 - C1)