Literature 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

Come to Madrid and take your advanced Spanish language skills to the next level in one of the world's most energetic, artistic, and multicultural cities. This Liberal Arts program is ideal for academically motivated students who only want to take courses taught in Spanish and are majoring in humanities, social sciences, journalism, economics, business, or communications. Students will take courses at CIEE's highly selective partner school, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), and agree to speak only Spanish to facilitate language and cultural immersion. All CIEE students must enroll in the semester-long Advanced Spanish language course at the UC3M International School with other U.S. students—except for heritage speakers. The remaining courses can be a selection of UC3M International School courses in Spanish designed for U.S. college students. Students also have the option to combine their registration with regular university courses with Spanish students on the same campus (Getafe). Outside the classroom, the coursework is complemented with activities and excursions that delve deeper into Madrid's multicultural traditions.

Choose from courses in anthropology, business, and politics at NYU Madrid. You’ll have the chance to improve your Spanish language skills with intensive language courses as well as internships, class-related excursions, and regional trips. Located in the heart of the city, NYU’s newly renovated academic center features classrooms, a computer lab, a student lounge, and a reading room with a reserved collection of books and references. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Madrid website for the most up-to-date information.

The seat of Spain's government, Madrid is also a cultural center and home to many famous museums. Participants visit the Prado and the Reina Sofia, where Picasso's Guernica resides. IES' summer program in Madrid is open to all majors and offers courses across these disciplines: Art History, History, Literature, Spanish, and Women’s Studies. Students must have at least two semesters of college-level Spanish before being admitted to the program and are required to take a Spanish language course depending on their proficiency level. Starting at the IES Abroad Center in the heart of the Universidad Complutense's main campus, this program helps students gain a meaningful cultural experience and a deeper knowledge of what it means to be a citizen of the world.

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!

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.

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.

Madrid is a vibrant city of more than three million residents. As the capital of Spain, it is a significant political, economic, and cultural center and is home to several museums, theaters, and active nightlife. The student population in Madrid exceeds 200,000, which gives the city an exciting, boisterous, and friendly atmosphere. Even though Madrileños are accustomed to a cosmopolitan and urban lifestyle, they maintain a strong Spanish identity, making the city a fascinating location to learn and live the language and culture. The city provides students with a wealth of intellectual and cultural possibilities and enjoys a central location, making travel to various regions convenient. The Sede Prim in Madrid, the headquarters of the School in Spain, houses the undergraduate and graduate programs. This facility, run by Middlebury College, offers an academic program designed specifically for its students. Students can add to their experience by taking up to two courses at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid or up to three at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.