Madrid Spanish Studies website  (map)

Sponsor: BU Study Abroad

Location: Madrid, Spain

Description: 

The Madrid Spanish Program offers language and cultural immersion in the lively and cosmopolitan capital of Spain. The programs are designed for students who already have a background in Spanish language, and all courses are taught in Spanish at the Instituto Internacional and/or the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

Spanish majors and minors must discuss their study abroad plans with a departmental adviser.

Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must: 

1. Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline
2. Complete a BU application by the program's deadline

Languages: Spanish

Language Requirements: 

Prerequisite language skills identify the student’s level in this program:

• Level I (Intensive Spanish Language Studies): 1 year (completion of Spanish 101-3 or 115-2) or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.
• Level II (Advanced Language Program): 2.5 years (completion of Spanish 199) or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.
• Level III (University Studies Program at UAM), Spring Semester only: 3 years or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.

Housing: 

Home stays

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $21,200
• Room, board, & airfare: $6,595
• SAAF: $2,400
• Local transportation: $510
• Books & supplies: $350
• Personal expenses: $3,400
• HTH: $138
• Total estimated costs: $34,593