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Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenEnergetic, artistic, and cosmopolitan Madrid is a magical place to advance your academics. Experience Spain’s capital your way by customizing your study abroad term on the Open Campus Block Program. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks, select your courses from a wide range of subject areas. In Madrid, you’ll be located near the Puerta de Sol and surrounded by museums, fountains, parks, shops, restaurants, and the famous Atocha train station.
Stay in Madrid the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, London, Merida, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, and Sydney.
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Create the ultimate program
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world-class art museums within steps of each other
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Madrid’s influence in politics, education, science, entertainment, media, fashion, and arts make it an important international metropolis, and the major hub in southern Europe. Spain’s capital city is also its largest, with a historic center dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, and world-renowned art museums. A huge variety of tapas bars, dance shows, concerts, parks, soccer matches, bustling neighborhoods, and contemporary theater and cinema make it a lively place to live and learn.
Program Blogs
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Embark on a two-night/three-day study tour to a different region of Spain or neighboring country, like one of these:
- Bilbao. Discover the region’s distinctive political identity through food, architecture, art, and sport.
- Tenerife. Explore the largest Canary Island, and learn about the impact of immigration and how mass tourism affects sustainability.
- Lisbon. Learn about a peripheral EU economy with visits to local company exporters.
- Granada. Explore this Andalusian city´s role in the Arab world, history, and today's tourism.
- Stay with Spanish hosts for a weekend.
- Soak up Spanish culture with museum visits, cooking lessons, urban art tours, film festivals, and neighborhood visits.
- Connect with other students through sports and active outings.
- Boost your Spanish skills via language exchange.
- Get to know the city better by helping at a youth center, school, or other organization.
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Enrich your experience with one of three optional Academic Projects.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their application:
- Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competencies with a CIEE Internship and become an active member of the Madrid professional environment. Gain on-the-job experience at a start-up tech firm, a financial company, or other modern business. Students applying for the internship should have an Advanced Level of Spanish.
- Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local field-work.
- Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestay
Students can live with Spanish hosts – a great way to absorb maximum language and culture, and create lasting friendships. Hosts range from families to individuals, and welcome one or two CIEE students. Each student has a private bedroom and shared kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities.Shared apartments
Students can live with other CIEE students and a Spanish student with apartments that have single or double rooms. Utilities, cleaning, laundry facilities, and Internet access are included.Commuting
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Homestay: Hosts provide breakfast plus another meal per day. Students can purchase the rest of their meals from supermarkets, cafeterias, or restaurants near the Global Institute.
Apartments: Meals are not included. Students prepare meals in their apartments or purchase affordable meals in their neighborhood at supermarkets, cafeterias, etc.
Madrid, Spain Where You'll Study
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UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID (UC3M)
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Getting Around
Students walk or use public transportation.
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The program detailsStudents enroll in one, two, or three six-week blocks, taking two courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Madrid the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, London, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Sydney, and Yucatan.
Students select one of six academic tracks: Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture, or STEM and Society.
Classes are held at the CIEE Global Institute near Puerta del Sol. The Institute includes classrooms, a lounge, Wi-Fi, and experienced staff that support day-to-day life in Madrid. Most courses are taught in English by CIEE faculty.
Our strong relationships with Madrid’s most-respected universities and research institutions allows us to offer top-quality courses, taught by local faculty. A core group of CIEE faculty members serve as professors and help coordinate academic projects. Working with CIEE resident staff, faculty arrange guest lectures, excursions, activities, and more.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5
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Curriculum
Program Credit
6 semester credits for one block
12 semester credits for two blocks
15-18 semester credits for three blocks
Course credit:
- 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus
Students are required to enroll in two 3-credit courses each block; those students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one 3-credit class (recommended for the block of the Academic Project, where applicable). Each course is 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. During the on-site orientation, students may add the non-credit “Survival Spanish” course to their normal credit load.
CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 100-120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 seminar hours and meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
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.
Spring 2019 Courses
Click to OpenCourses offered in Madrid are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English, and 45 contact hours (60 for language courses), credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. To compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block, view the Spring 2019 Course Comparison Tool.
“GI” denotes courses offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
STEM AND SOCIETY
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish.
- (GI) INDR 4901 MASP: Directed Independent Research
- (GI) INSH 3801 MASP (SPAN): Internship Seminar (in Spanish)
- (GI) SVCL 3701 MASP (SPAN): Service-Learning in Spain
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish.
FALL 2019 COURSES
Click to OpenCourses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
Use our Fall 2019 Course Comparison Tool to compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- SPAN 1001 MASP: Spanish Language - Beginning I
- AHIS 3102 MASP: Spanish Masters in the Madrid Museums
- NONCR SPAN MASP: Survival Spanish
STEM AND SOCIETY
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
STEM AND SOCIETY
- (GI) ENVI 2002 MASP: Sustainability and the Antropocene
- (GI) CMPS 2001 MASP: Computer Science II Data Structures
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
- (GI) INDR 4901 MASP: Directed Independent Research
- (GI) INSH 3801 MASP (SPAN): Internship Seminar (in Spanish)
- (GI) SVCL 3701 MASP (SPAN): Service-Learning Project (in Spanish)
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
STEM AND SOCIETY
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
Spring 2020 Courses
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BLOCK I
BUSINESS
- (GI) BUSI 3001 MASP: International Finance
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
- (GI) COMM 3301 MASP: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
GLOBAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH
- (GI) PUBH 3010 MASP: Global Health and Emerging Diseases
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- INRE 3101 MASP: Spanish Civil War in Memory and History
- (GI) INRE 4007 MASP: Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- SPAN 1001 MASP: Spanish Language - Beginning I
- NONCR SPAN MASP: Survival Spanish
STEM & SOCIETY
- (GI) ENVI 3004 MASP: Global Environmental Policy
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
- ECON 3001 MADR / EURO 3001 MADR: Economics of the European Union and Spain
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM & NEW MEDIA
- (GI) JOUR 3001 MASP: International Journalism
GLOBAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH
- (GI) PUBH 3004 MASP / PSYC 3001 MASP: Family, Schools, and Child Development
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- (GI) RELI 2001 MASP / POLI 2002 MASP: Politics of Religion
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & CULTURE
- SPAN 1002 MASP: Spanish Language - Beginning II
- RELI 2101 MASP: The Road to Sepharad and the History of Spanish Jews
- NONCR SPAN MASP: Survival Spanish
STEM & SOCIETY
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
- (GI) INSH 3801 MASP (SPAN): Internship Seminar (in Spanish)
- (GI) INDR 4901 MASP: Directed Independent Research
- (GI) SVCL 3701 MASP (SPAN): Service-Learning Project (in Spanish)
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3003 MASP: Strategic Management
- (GI) BUSI 3011 MASP: Economics of Wine
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM & NEW MEDIA
- (GI) COMM 3009 MASP: Media, Gender and Identity
GLOBAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH
- (GI) PSYC 2101 MASP: Positive Psychology
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & CULTURE
- SPAN 2001 MASP: Spanish Language - Intermediate I
- URBS 3101 MASP: Architecture, Cultural Identity, and Spanish Urban Landscapes
- NONCR SPAN MASP: Survival Spanish
STEM & SOCIETY
- (GI) AGRI 3001 MASP: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- (GI) ENGI 3001 MASP: Environmental Engineering
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. In Madrid, the Internship and Service-Learning Projects are only available in Spanish. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
- (GI) INSH 3801 MASP (SPAN): Internship Seminar (in Spanish)
- (GI) INDR 4901 MASP: Directed Independent Research
- (GI) SVCL 3701 MASP (SPAN): Service-Learning Project (in Spanish)
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Overnight study tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
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| Spring Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,517 ** Housing = $2,866 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,250 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $285 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $2,200 Total Estimated Costs = $6,467Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends |
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| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$17,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $13,084 ** Housing = $4,299 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $17,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $4,250 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $460 Books & Supplies = $300 Visa Fees = $164 Personal expenses = $5,000 Total Estimated Costs = $11,624Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends |
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| Spring Block II 2019 6 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,950 ** Housing = $1,433 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends |
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| Spring Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,517 ** Housing = $2,866 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,250 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $310 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $1,900 Total Estimated Costs = $6,192Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends |
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| Spring Block III 2019 6 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,950 ** Housing = $1,433 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends |
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| Fall Block I 2019 6 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,050 ** Housing = $1,433 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia option † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Fall Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$11,900
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $8,567 ** Housing = $2,866 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $11,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $270 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $1,900 Total Estimated Costs = $5,702Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Fall Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$17,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $13,084 ** Housing = $4,299 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $17,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,700 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $405 Books & Supplies = $300 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $2,850 Total Estimated Costs = $7,787Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Fall Block II 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,050 ** Housing = $1,433 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Fall Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$11,900
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $8,567 ** Housing = $2,866 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $11,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $270 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $1,900 Total Estimated Costs = $5,702Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Fall Block III 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$5,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,050 ** Housing = $1,433 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $5,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Spring Block I 2020 6 weeks | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Feb 17, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II 2020 12 weeks | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2020 18 weeks | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | |
| Spring Block II 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks II, III 2020 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | |
| Spring Block III 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | |
| OC Academic Year 2019-2020 39 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | May 11, 2020 |
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Eero Jesurun
Director
Eero Jesurun, Ph.D. completed his B.S. and M.A degrees from Georgetown University´s School of Foreign Service.
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Francisco Frisuelos
Academic Director, CIEE Global Institute in Madrid
Francisco “Paco” Frisuelos has a Ph.D. degree and M.A. in Humanities from the Universidad Carlos III (Madrid).
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