Spain

Spain: Hispanic Studies Programs, Carlos III University, Madrid

Host Institution

Carlos III University

Highlights

EAP’s Hispanic Studies Program at Carlos III enables UC students to spend a semester at one of Spain’s more innovative universities. This program is designed for international students and provides unusual flexibility in course choices. Located in the Madrid suburb of Getafe, Carlos III’s modern campus offers a comfortable environment in which to study, while remaining within reach of downtown Madrid. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: early September to mid-December (calendar)
Spring semester: early February to late May (Regular university courses follow a different calendar) (calendar)

Fall Hispanic Studies Program students may extend their participation to the EAP option at Carlos III University (regular university courses) during the spring semester, with advanced planning for visas.

Academic Focus

Spanish culture and exploration of Spain’s place in Europe and the world. Students may supplement the Hispanic Studies classes with a class from the regular facultades of Carlos III University, although this is easier to do in the spring semester when the calendars better coincide. Carlos III also offers one- or two-unit humanities mini-cursos that allow UC students to learn about the topics most exciting to a variety of public figures and to share a classroom with Spanish students. For course descriptions and additional information, see the EAP Course Information page Course Information page.

Students attend classes with international students and (mostly) UC students in the Hispanic Studies courses, and with host country students in regular university classes or mini-cursos.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Language Study

Language study is required during the semester.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. Students generally enroll in five or six courses to meet the minimum requirement of 21 UC upper-division quarter units.

Housing

The Study Center pre-arranges rooms in private homes in Madrid or Getafe (the suburb where Carlos III University is located). Most homes are located in Madrid. Other housing options are not available. The hosts are not necessarily families. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.