Summer in Madrid
Unique Experiences
Program
with one or two six-week blocks.
Stay in Madrid, Or
add blocks in other Open Campus Block locations
Explore the Country
with eye-opening excursions
500
World-Class Museums
81,044
Seats in Bernabéu, Real Madrid’s Home Stadium
23
Square Miles of Green Parks in Madrid
Your Destination
Madrid's influence in politics, education, science, entertainment, media, fashion, and arts makes it an important international metropolis and the primary hub of southern Europe. Summer in Spain's capital city is full of exciting events, including the annual Gay LGBTIQI+ Pride celebration, World Tapas Day, arts festivals like PHhotoEspaña, and access to world-renowned art museums. A wide variety of tapas bars, dance shows, concerts, parks, soccer matches, outdoor swimming pools, and contemporary theater and cinema make Madrid a lively place to live and learn. Only steps away from the historic Puerta del Sol, CIEE Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid's downtown area, and all the city's vibrant culture has to offer.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Madrid.
The Culture
Featured Excursions
Visit the world heritage site of El Escorial – the largest Renaissance building in the world – built under the reign of King Philip II of Spain in the 1500s. Located in the northern mountains – about a one-hour drive north of Madrid city – El Escorial gives visitors a view of daily life in the royal court and its impressive architecture, where decisions were made at the height of the Spanish Empire. Students also have an opportunity to explore the neighboring 18th-century village of San Lorenzo.
Other Cultural Activities
- Explore beyond Madrid with day trips to the medieval city of Toledo and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Alcalá de Henares.
- Discover the flavors of Spain while learning to cook. Learn the correct type of rice to use to make authentic paella and try your hand at flipping a Spanish tortilla.
- Is the outdoors more your style? Try kayaking and hiking to beat the heat, or dip into one of Madrid´s many public swimming pools while learning about Spain´s approach to environmental preservation.
- Experience the breathtaking works of art at the Prado, the most visited art museum in Spain.
- Treat yourself to a uniquely Spanish cultural experience in a workshop where Flamenco dance and music is performed live
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Madrid offers diverse housing options to maximize your study abroad experience, including student residence halls, or shared apartments in several city districts. All housing options are located near supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and public transportation and provide the convenience of urban living in one of Europe’s largest cosmopolitan cities.
Student housing in Madrid typically looks different than what you may be used to in the U.S. Unlike most college campuses, CIEE does not own or manage student housing in Madrid. We work within local housing networks to carefully identify housing partners, vendors, and homestay hosts that offer students a culturally active living experience.
All Madrid housing sizes, room designs, and amenities vary and have their own distinct features. Living in Madrid may mean downsizing for the duration of your stay, as student housing space and location are at a premium (for example, living space, kitchen, washing machines, or bedroom size may be smaller than what you’re used to at home). In the summer, CIEE only guarantees that each room has a fan, and only a select few accommodations may have centrally controlled air conditioning.
Standard Housing: Includes a double room in a shared apartment or student dorm located within a 30- to 60-minute commute of CIEE Madrid and the city center. Meals are not included in the dorms or apartments.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities like basic furniture, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, a room fan, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen.
- Student Dorms: Student dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically house students in single or shared bedrooms with an individual or shared kitchen. Dorm locations may vary.
Select Housing Plus: Includes a single room at a shared apartment or student dorm residence hall located within a 30-minute commute of CIEE Madrid and the city center. Meals are not included in the dorms or apartments. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities like basic furniture, a laundry machine, Wi-Fi access, a room fan, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen.
- Student Dorms: Student Dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically house students in single or shared bedrooms with an individual or shared kitchen. Dorm locations may vary.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Residence Halls/Shared Apartments: Meals are not included. Residence halls and apartments have direct access to supermarkets, restaurants, public transport, and independent dining halls. Students can purchase dining hall meal plans on their own if offered by the residence hall management.
Academics
Students take two credit-bearing courses each block of attendance. Students can also enroll in an optional Survival Spanish course (non-credit) during a single block. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
CIEE Madrid is located near the Puerta de Sol and includes classrooms, lounges, Wi-Fi, student life, and academics.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are delivered in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- Students can also enroll in an optional Survival Spanish course (non-credit) during a single block.
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
Summer Block II 2024
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,500 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $390†
International Airfare = $1,200††
Local Transportation = $75
Books & Supplies = $20
Visa Fees = $0
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $0
Personal expenses = $160†††
Other = $30
Total Costs = $1,875Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round trip based on East coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $9,400**
Housing = $4,600***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $14,500Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $780†
International Airfare = $1,200††
Local Transportation = $150
Books & Supplies = $40
Visa Fees = $0
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $0
Personal expenses = $320†††
Other = $60
Total Costs = $2,550Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round trip based on East coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $390†
International Airfare = $1,200††
Local Transportation = $75
Books & Supplies = $20
Visa Fees = $0
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $0
Personal expenses = $160†††
Other = $30
Total Costs = $1,875Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round trip based on East coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Eero Jesurun
Center Director
Eero Jesurun, Ph.D. completed his B.S. and M.A degrees from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Eero studied at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid where he obtained a Ph.D...
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