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Locations: Madrid, Spain
Program Terms: Full Summer, Summer 1, Summer 2
Partner Website: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UTK applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement:	2.5	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Click here for a definition of this term Housing:	Homestay, Residence Hall, Student Apartment
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	UT Affiliate	Click here for a definition of this term Experience Type:	Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study:	Art History	Click here for a definition of this term Type of Credit:	Transfer

Program Description:

Summer in Madrid

Madrid, Spain

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Program Overview

Your Summer in Madrid program lasts 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Madrid!

Unique Experiences

Marvel at the masterpieces

of Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco as you explore the Prado Museum

Take a dynamic flamenco workshop

where passionate dance, soulful guitar, and rhythmic handclaps come together

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Your Destination

Madrid is Spain’s vibrant capital, celebrated for its warm summer days, world-class museums, and lively cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with open-air festivals, bustling outdoor cafés, and opportunities to explore its historic landmarks like the Royal Palace and Retiro Park. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Madrid is the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Madrid offers diverse housing options to maximize your study abroad experience, including homestays, student residence halls, or shared apartments. Housing is typically situated in well-connected residential neighborhoods or nearby suburbs outside the city center with access to public transportation, local shops, and daily amenities, allowing students to experience everyday life in one of Europe’s largest capital cities. All housing options are located near supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and public transport and provide the convenience of urban living.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Unmatched Flexibility: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Activites: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Madrid will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Take a day trip to the medieval city of Toledo, an ancient city known for its medieval Arab, Jewish, and Christian monuments in its walled old city
Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like Alcalá de Henares, a historic Spanish city famed for its 16th-century buildings in its old town
Kayak and hike to beat the heat, or dip into one of Madrid's many public swimming pools

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Madrid: Study in the historic center of Spain’s capital near Puerta de Sol, conveniently located near shops, cafés, tapas bars, theaters, museums, copy centers, and metro stations. CIEE Madrid features five classrooms, a student lounge, an academic advising office, and a student life office.

Arizona State University (ASU):?Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

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