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Is this program right for you?

If you have at least three years of college-level Spanish, a Spanish language GPA of 3.0, a strong desire to be challenged academically, and a keen interest in participating in Spanish society by completely immersing yourself in Spanish culture by speaking only Spanish—in class, at your place of residence, and with fellow program participants—then, this program is ideal for you.  

Program Snapshot

  • Modern, wireless, green campus, offering students regular University courses in which they study alongside Spanish students; tutors and conversation exchanges available
  • Many student clubs, from theater and sports to dance, choir, and orchestra
  • Internships in the arts, business, and media
  • Cultural and educational activities such as visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; excursions to sites of cultural importance in Madrid and Spain

Subject Areas

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering & Technology
  • European Studies
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Internship
  • Journalism
  • Law/Legal Studies
  • Literature Criticism/Comparative Literature
  • Management
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Culture
  • Spanish Language
  • Tourism

About Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Points of interest include the historic center dating back to the Hapsburg Empire and world-renowned art museums, including the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. In addition to being a rich cultural heritage site, Madrid is a lively, artistic metropolis that can be experienced through its variety of food, tapas bars, dance shows, opera house, music concerts, outdoor parks, jazz clubs, soccer matches, ethnic neighborhoods, and contemporary theater and cinema.

Where You'll Study

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Established in 1989, the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is one of Europe’s preeminent public universities and Spain''s first and only public university to have adopted a U.S.-style academic calendar. It has one of the highest percentages (42%) of full-time and tenured women faculty in Spain. The University admits nearly 4,000 students at the Getafe campus, located in the southern metropolitan area. CIEE students take classes in three schools: humanities, social sciences, and engineering. Easily accessible by public transportation, the Getafe campus is approximately 30 minutes by bus and 15 minutes by train from the Atocha train station.

Thoughts From Abroad

Muy pronto espero darte la bienvenida a mi ciudad favorita en España: Madrid. Un dicho popular aquí dice que “Gato no naces, gato te haces.” Los gatos son cerca de cuatro millones de habitantes nacidos en Madrid y también las personas que vienen a vivir en este mosaico de geografía y cultura, que conviven en torno al claroscuro de la ciudad. Es la capital europea más alta por encima del nivel de mar, un cosmos donde se encuentran muchas tradiciones españolas, fiestas religiosas, comidas auténticas como el cocido y muchos “gatos” amables, jóvenes, inmigrantes y estudiantes. Espero que tu también te conviertas en un gato para disfrutar de todo lo magnífico que ofrece Madrid, una sociedad cosmopolitana, espectacular y moderna.

— Senzeni Steingruber, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Senzeni Steingruber, Resident Director, has a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and earned her Master’s in European Cultural Planning from De Montfort University (UK) where she focused on cultural diversity in the ethnic neighborhood of Lavapíes, Madrid. Senzeni has studied in Lausanne, Switzerland and Waterloo, Canada where she completed degrees in Architecture and Environmental Studies. She has lived in Berlin, Montreal, Rome, and Helsinki before settling in Madrid, where she has worked with the CIEE Study Center in Madrid since 2005. Senzeni speaks English, German, French, and Spanish.

Recommended Credit

semester: 12–18 semester hours/21–25.5 quarter hours
academic year: 24–38 semester hours/36–57 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall 3.0 GPA
  • 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent to enroll in Estudios Hispánicos courses 
  • 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent to enroll in regular university courses

Program Dates

Fall 20098/27/2009 - 12/19/2009
Academic Year 2009-108/27/2009 - 4/30/2010  Alternate End Date: 5/31/2010
Spring 20101/14/2010 - 4/30/2010  Alternate End Date: 5/31/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 2009TBA
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201010/15/2009

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Duration

Fall 200918 or 24 weeks
early September - mid-December or or early January
Academic Year 2009-1036 or 48 weeks
early September - late May or late June
Spring 201018 or 24 weeks
late January - late May or early June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $15,100
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing and Meals$6,500
    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,526
    Total$15,100

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Local Transportation$600
    Personal Expenses$2,800
    Books and Supplies$300
    Visa Fee$100
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Total$5,550


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $27,200
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$14,126
    Housing and Meals$13,000
    Total$27,200

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$5,600
    Books and Supplies$600
    Local Transportation$1,200
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$9,250


  • Spring 2010 $15,300
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing and Meals$5,600
    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$9,626
    Total$15,300

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$2,800
    Books and Supplies$300
    Local Transportation$600
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$5,550


Scholarship Information

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