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Madrid Study Abroad student sits on ledge at Retiro Park with pond and monument in the background

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We dare you to get bored studying abroad in Madrid.

You can wander around the Plaza Mayor, visit the city’s many churches and cathedrals, enjoy the sunshine in one of Madrid’s many parks, see a Flamenco show, watch a Real Madrid soccer game, taste the city’s unique cuisine, and always see something new when you study abroad in Madrid.

Take your Spanish language abilities to the next level inside and outside the classroom. Whether you add a part-time internship or courses at a local university to your Madrid study abroad experience, you can open doors of opportunity to meet local professionals, students, and professors.

Not only is Madrid the capital city of Spain, it’s also the heart of the country. Located in the center of Spain, Madrid is a great starting point to explore this gorgeously diverse country.

Programs

Madrid Language & Area Studies Program
Study Abroad

Madrid - Language & Area Studies

Madrid, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
4 semesters of college-level Spanish; enrollment in a Spanish course within the last year
Estimated Cost: 
$18,829Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Madrid study abroad students
Study Abroad

Madrid - Engineering, Math & Science

Madrid, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$20,758Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Madrid summer study abroad students in Retiro Park
Study Abroad

Madrid Summer

Madrid, Spain
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
2 semesters of college-level Spanish
Estimated Cost: 
$7,395Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Madrid City Center Street Scene from Above
Study Abroad

Madrid – Business, Economics & Social Sciences

Madrid, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$19,951Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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The Louvre in Paris
Study Abroad

Multi-Location Summer - Museums & Beyond: Art & Culture in Paris, Rome & Madrid

Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Madrid, Spain
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$7,956Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Madrid's Top Five

Visit La Tabacalera

Catch a free concert or art show at La Tabacalera, an old tobacco factory turned funky cultural center.

Take a Walk in the Park

Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon walking down la Gran Via and la Calle, then picnic and people watch in Parque del Retiro.

See La Plaza Mayor

Witness the breathtaking architecture and history found in la Plaza Mayor—Madrid’s central square. A must-have photo!

Enjoy Fresh Foods

Stop by the farmers' market in Casa de Campo the first Saturday of every month to taste the best local products.

Explore Must-See Museums

Include Museo del Prado, Museo Thyseen-Bornemisza, and Centro de Arte Reina Sofía on your to-do list while in Madrid. You don’t want to miss some of the top art museums in the world!

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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The Latest from Madrid

Jan 1 3:40pm
Madrid

A Quintessential European Christmas

Post by Kyla Hunter

Even before leaving for study abroad, I was ecstatic about the idea of experiencing the holiday season in Europe. As someone who prefers summertime, the holiday festivities are always a glimmer of joy in an otherwise colder, greyer landscape. I am also well aware of the fact that Europe is said to be home to some of the most magical cities to visit during Christmas.

Dec 31 4:09pm
Madrid

Lessons Learned: Reflecting on Pre-Departure Worries

Post by Kyla Hunter

Before leaving for study abroad, I made a list of four of my biggest worries about the experience ahead of me. Now, after returning home, I’m returning to these thoughts. With my time studying in Madrid behind me, I’m taking the time to revisit my pre-departure concerns, and reflect on each of them. 

Dec 31 2:41pm
Madrid

Interviewing IES Abroad - Madrid Students

Post by Kyla Hunter

 

The study abroad experience is different for everyone. Even if you go to the same city, on the same program—it’s up to you to shape your experience into what you make it. Below are interviews from three of my close friends that I met studying abroad in Madrid this semester, highlighting some of their unique and unforgettable study abroad moments.

What is your favorite place in Madrid?

Anna: “I love having picnics in Retiro Park!”

Dec 30 5:26pm
Madrid

Te Amo, Madrid

Post by Melanie Garza

Hello! Now in English because I’m officially done with my study abroad semester and back in the United States. It’s pretty crazy that it’s all over, it went by CRAZY fast. For my blog back home I think I’ll just talk about my overall experience and what it’s been like to be back home. First, I just wanna say my study abroad time was amazing and easily some of the best months of my life.

Dec 20 2:18pm
Madrid

What Madrid/Spain Culture is REALLY Like

Post by Melanie Garza

Hola, bienvenidos a mi último blog en Madrid! I cannot believe it’s time to leave already. I leave in a couple of days and it’s extremely bittersweet. I’ve been sorta struggling to find a topic for this blog but then I realized now that my time is kinda over it’d be a good time to reflect a little on the overall culture and energy of Madrid and Spain.

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