Spain

Spain: Year Immersion Program - Complutense University of Madrid

Host Institution

Complutense University of Madrid

Highlights

EAP students on this program enjoy the historical neighborhoods, museums, cafés, contemporary culture, and democratic enthusiasm of Madrid. They attend classes at the prestigious Complutense, the largest university in Spain. Tracing its origins back to the 13th century, the university has added facultades and facilities in concert with the changing intellectual tides, particularly in recent decades. Internships are available in a variety of businesses and government institutions. (details)

Duration

Academic year: mid-August to late June (calendar)

Academic Focus

Regular university courses in most academic disciplines are available. EAP also organizes core courses to assist students in language, history, and social science.

See the Course Finder for courses previously taken by EAP students. For complete listings of courses offered, access the Complutense website (select Centros y Departamentos, then look for the websites of individual facultades).

For course descriptions and additional information, see the Course Information page.

Students attend classes with host country students and international students.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Language study

The program begins with a four-week Spanish intensive language program (ILP). During the year Spanish language study is available but not required.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.

ILP: 3 to 6 UC quarter units
Term: Students generally enroll in four courses to meet the minimum requirement of 18 UC quarter units per semester.

Housing

During the ILP, students live in program-assigned housing. After the ILP, students find their own housing in apartments, private homes, boarding houses, or colegios mayores (university residences) and live with international students, UC students, or host country students. (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.