Engineering, Technology + Sciences

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Dates

Sep 1, 2025 - May 23, 2026

38 weeks

Costs

$42,300 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Dates

Jan 19 - May 23, 2026

18 weeks

Costs

$21,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Tentative Dates

Aug 31 - Dec 22, 2026

16 weeks

Costs

$21,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

April 1, 2026

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Your Engineering, Technology + Sciences program in Madrid lasts a full semester and offers you an integrated global learning experience that connects your coursework with real-world applications. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to engineering, technology, and science. Live and learn in Madrid!

Unique Experiences

Meet Asimov

a humanoid robot at the Robotics Lab in Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where future engineers test real-world AI

Step into energy innovation

at Acciona's green hydrogen plant just outside the city, where renewable tech powers tomorrow

Decode the universe

inside the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, where you’ll explore everything from quantum physics to space tech

Your Destination

Madrid is Spain’s innovative, forward-thinking capital, renowned for its leadership in engineering, technology, and research. The city is a hub for innovation, smart infrastructure, and cutting-edge research, with pioneering projects in various fields and a strong commitment to science and technology. With its vibrant cultural scene, world-class museums, historic landmarks, and thriving business districts, Madrid is the perfect place to study engineering, technology, and science abroad.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture and commitment to engineering, technology, and science.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Excursions & 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:

Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the medieval city of Alcalá de Henares or hike the trails in the Guadarrama Mountains
Soak up Spanish culture with museum visits, dance classes, urban art and graffiti tours
Savor down-time with Spanish students while you play basketball, frisbee, kayak, swim, or catch a theater, dance, or music performance

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.  

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Affordable Trips from Madrid

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Katherine Wojna This past semester I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and with a passion for travelling, I found it challenging to travel cheaply. So, in this blog, I... keep reading

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EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: MADRID

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN MADRID Like fish and chips in England, and gelato in Italy, bocadillo de calamares is a quintessential must-eat in Madrid. Fresh squid rings are coated... keep reading

From CIEE

Madrid vs. Barcelona Study Abroad: Which is Better for You?

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

You’ve decided to study abroad in Spain . Great! Step one is done. Step two: Madrid or Barcelona ? It’s a big decision. Wh ich city in Spain is best... keep reading

Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Madrid offers diverse housing options to maximize your study abroad experience, including homestays, student residence halls, or shared apartments in several city districts. All housing options are located near supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and public transport and provide the convenience of urban living in one of Europe´s largest cosmopolitan city settings.

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 can offer students a safe and culturally active living experience. All Madrid housing sizes, layouts, room designs, and amenities will vary and will 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).

Due to high demand for housing, most Spanish students live at home with their families, as affordable rental options in the city center are extremely limited. The majority of CIEE student housing is located in well-connected residential neighborhoods outside the historic city center, offering convenient access to Madrid’s metro, bus, and commuter train networks. Whether you live with a host family, student dorm or in a shared apartment, you should expect to commute like a local.

Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a homestay within 30-45 minutes from Puerta de Sol train station; or double room in a student dorm or a shared apartment, distances to Puerta de Sol train station may vary from 40 to 70 minutes. Commute time from housing location to Host Institution Campuses may vary depending on student selected classes.

Homestays offer socially active hosts and a cultural resource who allow for a lot of student independence, no curfew, kitchen access for food storage, a living room, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry, and a bathroom shared with the host. Hosts provide two meals a day during the week.
Shared apartments are modest in size, featuring fewer amenities with basic furniture, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens and towels, and a kitchen.
Student Dorms: Student dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically have an individual or shared kitchen.

Select Housing: Single accommodation in a shared apartment or residence hall, within 45-55 minutes from Sol train station OR Double accommodation in shared apartment or residence hall within 30-40 minutes from Sol station. Commute time from housing location to host institution campus may vary dependent on student selected classes.

Shared apartments are modest in size, featuring a few amenities with basic furniture, a laundry machine, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens and towels, and a kitchen.
Student dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically house students in single bedrooms with an individual or shared kitchen.

Select housing requires an additional fee.

Select Plus Housing: Limited available option that includes single room within 30-40 minutes on public transport to/from Puerta de Sol train station. Commute time from housing location to host instution campuses may vary depending on student selected classes.

Shared apartments are modest in size, featuring a few amenities with basic furniture, a laundry machine, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens and towels, and a kitchen.
Student dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically have an individual or shared kitchen.

Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.

Please note:

You may be placed in housing where you will share common spaces in your accommodations with other CIEE students who opted for a different housing category.
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. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.

Meals

Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to use the kitchen at the host family home.
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

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.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) was established in 1989 and is recognized as Spain’s most prestigious public institution of higher education. It follows a U.S. academic calendar system for US visiting college students and has one of the highest percentages of full-time and tenured female faculty in Spain. CIEE students take engineering classes on the Leganés campus. Students can also take classes at the main campus, Getafe, which offers a wide variety of disciplines, from business courses to sociology, economics, media, communications, political science, and law. Depending on your housing location, your commute time from Madrid city center to both the Leganés and Getafe campuses can vary from 40-to-70 minutes by public transport because the UC3M classrooms are located outside of Madrid's city center.

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 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar. 

Eligibility

On-Program Requirements

Academic Culture

Unlike a U.S. college or university, where students typically have a greater amount of flexibility and freedom in course electives and degree progress, engineering courses at UC3M are highly focused and academically challenging. Students complete a lot of daily reading and homework assignments in the direct enrollment courses at UC3M. Attendance at lectures is required. Class schedules are varied and, depending on your class group sections, are offered anywhere from Monday to Friday. Classes range in size from 25 to 80 students, and classrooms are modern and comfortable. Coursework and exams are to be completed as assigned, on schedule. UC3M courses run from early September until mid to late December in fall, and from late January to late May in spring.

Early departure is not allowed in fall and spring. CIEE students take their UC3M final exams in December during the fall semester and in late May and early June during the spring semester.

Arizona State University: Most ASU online courses are asynchronous. You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online.

Class Format

UC3M classes are taken in English or Spanish, depending on the student's language level – regular university classes are open to Spanish and other international students. Engineering School courses are taught in English and follow a lecture format for the first four to six weeks, and then switch to lab work or smaller group sessions. It’s common for a UC3M course coordinator to instruct with a co-teacher who alternates teaching lectures with performing lab research. Most STEM courses favor depth in a specific area of study at an accelerated speed of learning and incorporate online coursework. UC3M students typically favor working in peer study groups and sharing class notes to keep up with the learning pace of classes.

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5-weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end.

Grading

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students’ grades in CIEE courses are based on attendance, class engagement, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi.

At UC3M, students are graded on class participation, class activities, homework assignments, exams, papers, and/or oral presentations. Professors give numeric grades based on a 10-point scale, which are converted to U.S. letter grades. The Spanish university system, including the UC3M, does not apply a grade curve system as in some U.S. higher education systems; UC3M students typically study consistently throughout the semester to pass a course successfully with the all-important final exam.

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. “Pass/fail” or “Audit” is not allowed for CIEE students.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Spanish-taught courses are available to heritage or advanced-level speakers only. Interested students are subject to a proficiency assessment.
Internships are only available in Spanish to eligible students.

Fall 2025 CIEE Courses

Spring 2026 CIEE Courses

Fall 2026 CIEE Courses

Host Institution Courses

UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID COURSES
Please visit the university website for more information.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS (Leganés campus)
Offered in English

Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mathematics and Computing
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Data Science and Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Energy Engineering
Engineering Physics
Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering
Industrial Technologies Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mobile and Space Communications Engineering
Sound and Image Engineering
Telecommunications Technology Engineering
Telematics Engineering

NON-ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS (Getafe campus)
Offered in English and Spanish.

Business Administration
Cultural Studies
Economics
Employment and Labor Relations
Film, Television, and Media
Finance and Accounting
History and Politics
Humanities
International Studies
Journalism
Law
Management and Technology
Management of Information and Digital Contents
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Political Science
Sociology
Statistics and Business
Tourism

UC3M International School COURSES (Getafe Campus)
UC3M International School courses are available to U.S. university students and are offered by UC3M International School. Courses are taken with other American / international students and focus on Spanish language and culture. Unlike traditional UC3M courses, UC3M International School courses do not involve coursework with Spaniards.

The following lists are samplings of courses that may be available. Not all courses are offered each semester. The final list of courses will be available upon arrival in Madrid.

UC3M INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ENGLISH TRACK COURSES
Offered in English. More information can be found on the university’s UC3M International School website.

Gender Perspectives in Contemporary European and Spanish Literature
Latin American in a Post- Colonial Perspective, and its Relationship with Spain
Spain and the European Union: Political and Economic Issues
Spain in Progress: Spanish Society Today
Spanish Art Masters in Madrid Museums
Cultural Studies: Spanish Culture/s from 1940 to the present
Spanish Language: Basic Level I
Spanish Language: Basic Level II
The Sociology of Migrations: The Context of Spain and the European Union

UC3M INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPANISH TRACK COURSES
Offered in Spanish. More information can be found on the UC3M International School website.

Cine Español
Economía Española y Europea
El Terrorismo y Sus Víctimas: Un Desafío Global Desde 11-S
Español en el entorno académicoEspañol Coloquial
Español para Hispanounidenses
Estudios Culturales
Historia de España
Historia del Arte Español
Historia del Presente: España de Hoy
Instituciones Españolas y Europeas
La España Literaria de Cervantes (Siglos XVI – XVII)
Literatura Española (siglos XIX y XX)
Literatura Hispanoamericana (siglo XX)
Religión y Sociedad en España
Teoría y Práctica del Cuento en Español

Arizona State University Courses

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
McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
Trailblazer Grant

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 Fall 2025 16 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date September 1, 2025	End Date December 20, 2025	Fees & Housing $21,450
Program Academic year 2025-2026 38 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date September 1, 2025	End Date May 23, 2026	Fees & Housing $42,300
Program Spring 2026 18 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date January 19, 2026	End Date May 23, 2026	Fees & Housing $21,950
Program Fall 2026 16 weeks	April 1, 2026	Start Date August 31, 2026 ^*	End Date December 22, 2026 ^*	Fees & Housing $21,950

^*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

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	$15,256 ^**
Housing	$5,700 ^***
Insurance	$194
Visa Fees	$0
Total Fees	$21,450

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee	$1,600
Select Plus Housing Fee	$2,400

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated 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	$1,190 ^†
International Airfare	$1,200 ^††
Local Transportation	$125 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$50
Visa Fees	$160 ^††††
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500 ^{†††††}
Personal expenses	$260 ^{††††††}
Total Costs	$3,485

^*non-refundable fee

^**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.

^†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††The youth public transportation for under 24 year olds has a significant discount for local bus metro travel

^††††Students staying a full semester in Madrid require a visa

^{†††††}If no consulate in your home area

^{††††††}$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$30,856 ^**
Housing	$10,950 ^***
Insurance	$194
Visa Fees	$0
Total Fees	$42,300

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee	$1,600
Select Plus Housing Fee	$2,400

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated 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	$1,190 ^†
International Airfare	$1,200 ^††
Local Transportation	$125 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$50
Visa Fees	$160 ^††††
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500 ^{†††††}
Personal expenses	$260 ^{††††††}
Total Costs	$3,485

^*non-refundable fee

^**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.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††The youth public transportation for under 24 year olds has a significant discount for local bus metro travel

^††††Students staying a full semester in Madrid require a visa

^{†††††}If no consulate in your home area

^{††††††}$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$16,206 ^**
Housing	$5,250 ^***
Insurance	$194
Visa Fees	$0
Total Fees	$21,950

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee	$1,800
Select Plus Housing Fee	$2,700

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated 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	$1,214 ^†
International Airfare	$1,000 ^††
Local Transportation	$125 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$50
Visa Fees	$163 ^††††
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$510 ^{†††††}
Personal expenses	$220 ^{††††††}
Total Costs	$3,282

^*non-refundable fee

^**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.

^†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $265 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††Round-trip flight based on U.S. East Coast departure ranges from $700-1200 dependent on carrier

^†††Issuance of personalized transportation card and monthly youth passes

^††††Students staying a full semester in Madrid require a visa

^{†††††}If no consulate in your home area

^{††††††}$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense (low-cost SIM card with a 30GB-50GB data plan) + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$16,206 ^**
Housing	$5,250 ^***
Insurance	$194
Visa Fees	$0
Total Fees	$21,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.