Immerse into a Spanish learning environment and local culture in Spain's capital. Semester programs are designed for students from beginner to advanced Spanish language levels. Choose to take all semester courses in Spanish at the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, allowing you to gain both language proficiency and a deeper understanding of local culture – or combine Spanish courses with English electives offered through the CEA CAPA Madrid Center. An Early Start option (available to semester students only) helps you jump-start your Spanish. You'll improve your language skills and your knowledge of Spanish culture and history. In the summer, you may choose to complement your Spanish language course with an elective course taught in either Spanish or English.
Madrid
2/3/25 - 5/24/25
$17,695
12 - 15
11/1/24
12/1/24
All Levels
High School Graduate
2.5
Choose to take courses both at the CEA CAPA Madrid Center and Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UAN) or take all your courses at the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UAN).
By selecting the CEA CAPA & UAN hybrid program, you'll enroll in 2-3 CEA CAPA courses and 1-2 UAN courses. Early Start students enroll in an additional language course.
By selecting the UAN only program, you'll enroll in 4-5 UAN elective courses per semester. Early Start students enroll in an additional language course.
In fall semester, all courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. In spring semester, language and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits; spring early start language courses meet for 90 contact hours/6 credits. You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours). If you choose the Early Start option you may earn 15-18 credits (up to 270 contact hours) in the fall semester, or 18-21 credits (up to 315 contact hours) in the spring semester.
Courses may meet in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam to determine your language level. You'll 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. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*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 |
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Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Storytelling as a Skill | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Food & Culture in Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Madrid: Past & Present * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Museums of Madrid | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Street Art & Graffiti in Spain: Independent Interventions in Public Space * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Madrid: Past & Present * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Psychology of Gender | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sustainable Development in Madrid * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Sustainable Development in Madrid * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH1041 Spain And The Spanish People * | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1061 Spain And The Spanish People * | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH1001 Beginner Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1011 Specific Grammar Problems I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1021 Beginner Spanish II | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1051 Spanish Language & Conversation I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2001 Intermediate Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2010 Spanish Language | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
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*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.
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.
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.
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 |
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February 03
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing. |
February 04
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
February 05
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Classes Begin
Classes begin at Nebrija University (UAN) on this day. |
February 05
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA CAPA Study Center on this day. |
May 23
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Classes End
This is the last day of classes at UAN. |
May 23
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA Study Center |
May 24
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.