Engineering & Social Sciences

Madrid, Spain
Engineering & Social Sciences

About the Program

Expand the scale and scope of your engineering coursework by studying abroad at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (engineering courses and programs are accredited by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education, EUR-ACE). With almost 100 STEM courses available each semester in Aerospace, Bioengineering, Computer Technology, Electrical and Energy Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, you are sure to find the right courses to fit in your degree plan regardless of your year in school.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Madrid

Dates:

1/17/19 - 6/5/19

Price:

$15,195

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/18

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by May 30, 2025

Where You'll Study

12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You will enroll in 4-5 courses at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), with options available in Engineering, Economics, Business, and more.  All courses are taught by Spanish faculty, but classes are taught in English.  The Spanish culture courses are taught only to international students while the Engineering and Social Sciences courses include both international and Spanish students. If you are at a High Intermediate level of Spanish or above you have the option to take courses in Spanish. Please contact a CEA CAPA Student Advisor for more information. 

Universidad de Carlos III de Madrid has multiple campuses. Engineering courses are taught at the Leganés campus, whereas all other course are taught at the Getafe campus. As such, you’ll be required to commute between the two campuses. The campuses are connected by a university shuttle, public bus, or bike paths. Expected commute time is approximately 45-60 minutes.

All courses meet for 42 contact hours/3 US semester credits*.  Students may earn up to 12-15 credits (up to 210 contact hours).  Courses may meet in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.  Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

*UC3M awards credits based on the ECTS system and the majority of UC3M courses are awarded 6 ECTS credits. CEA CAPA recommends 3 U.S. semester credit hours for each 6 ECTS course. These credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit.  Some UC3M courses may award 3 ECTS credits (1.5 US semester credits recommended).  ECTS credits for each course are reflected on the course syllabus.  Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 24 ECTS credits (12 US semester credits) to comply with the program requirements. Please check with your home institution advisor regarding course transferability and credit hour conversion.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Students will receive a transcript from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid upon completion of their program.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advertising and Communication * 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Art Masters in Madrid Museums * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cell and Molecular Biology 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organization Behaviour 200 En 42 3
Statistics I 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Chemical Basis of Engineering 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Algorithms and Data Structures 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain in Progress, Spanish Society Today 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Applied Economics 300 En 42 3
Dynamic Macroeconomics 200 En 42 3
Econometrics 200 En 42 3
Economic History * 100, 200 En 42 3
Financial Economics 200 En 42 3
Industrial Organization 300, 400 En 42 3
International Trade 300, 400 En 42 3
Introduction to Econometrics 200 En 42 3
Macroeconomics 200, 300 En 42 3
Microeconomics * 100 En 42 3
Principles of Economics: Markets and Financials Failures 300 En 42 3
The Process of European Economic Integration (Since 1945) 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Solar Energy 300 En 42 3
Thermal Engineering 200 En 42 3
Transmission and Distribution of Energy 300 En 42 3
Wind Energy 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fluid Mechanics II 200 En 42 3
Materials Science and Engineering 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Gender Studies 400 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Globalization and Society 100 En 42 3
International Organizations * 300, 400 En 42 3
Political and Social History * 200 En 42 3
World Politics 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of the World Economy * 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art History II * 200 En 42 3
Contemporary History of Spain 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Security, Peace and Conflicts Resolution * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Commercial Law 200 En 42 3
The Spanish Legal System * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Calculus II 100 En 42 3
Discrete Mathematics 200 En 42 3
Linear Networks Analysis and Synthesis 200 En 42 3
Statistics 300 En 42 3
Statistics 100 En 42 3
Statistics I 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Engineering Graphics 100 En 42 3
Introduction to Engineering Management 200 En 42 3
Mechanical Technology 300 En 42 3
Strength of Materials 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Film Narrative 200 En 42 3
Media Landscape 300 En 42 3
Television Studies 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Logic and Argumentation 200 En 42 3
Social Discourse Analysis 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Physics I 100 En 42 3
Physics II 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Politics 200 En 42 3
Political Actors and Behaviour I 200 En 42 3
Political Analysis I 100 En 42 3
Political Theory and Traditions of Thought 100 En 42 3
Structure and Social Change 200, 300, 400 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media Psychology * 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Classical Sociological Theory 200 En 42 3
Gender Equality Policies 400 En 42 3
Population Theory 200 En 42 3
Statistics for Social Sciences I: Introduction to Statistic * 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Language: Beginner Level 100 Sp 42 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Madrid. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 17
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 18 - 22
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation sessions will be held.

January 22
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for Carlos III University will be held on this day (TBC).

January 23
University Registration

Students must register for classes at Carlos III University on this date.

January 25
Welcome Reception

CEA Welcome Reception will be held at Carlos III University.

January 28
Classes Begin

Spring classes begin at Carlos III University on this day.

April 13 - 22
School Break

Carlos III University is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

May 10
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Carlos III University.

May 13 - June 04
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Carlos III University

June 05
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$15,195
$15,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$295
$295
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$420
$840
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$735
$1,960
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$980
$1,960
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$980
$1,470
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,505 $23,795