Introducing Our Brand-New Madrid Center Space!

We are thrilled to elevate the IES Abroad Madrid student experience with brand-new Center space in the heart of Madrid. The historic Palacio López-Dóriga will serve as the hub for IES Abroad Engineering, Math & Science and Business, Economics, and Social Sciences programs! IES Abroad’s Language & Area Studies Program students will continue to take their IES Abroad classes and have staff support at the IES Abroad Center at Moncloa, and can enjoy all the new Center has to offer as well. 

This new IES Abroad Madrid Center is located in the thriving center of Madrid, within walking distance of iconic historical landmarks such as Gran Via, Parque del Retiro, the Prado and Cibeles Fountain. With numerous public transportation options just a short walk from the Center, exploring the city is easier than ever. 

Designed with student comfort and community in mind, the new space offers two student lounges, a cozy coffee area equipped with vending machines to sustain your study sessions, and a private outdoor garden for quiet respite from the bustling city when you need it. Experience the cultural, commercial, and historical pulse of Madrid just outside the Center's walls. 

Designed in 1872 by Francisco de Cubas for the López-Dóriga family, the historic Palacio López-Dóriga received recognition as a protected cultural asset in 1977. With the elaborate ironwork of its balconies and the carved motifs adorning its facade, you'll feel transported each time you step through its show-stopping doors!

The new Center space includes a number of highlights, amenities, and accessibility features. 

1. Location: Our new Center places students in the heart of Madrid, just steps from some of the city's most iconic neighborhoods—Chueca, Barrio de Salamanca, and Chamberí. Located at Paseo de Recoletos 15, our new location offers full immersion into Spain's vibrant capital, with Gran Via, Parque del Retiro, and the Prado within walking distance. It's also conveniently located closer to IES Abroad housing, making it a great launch pad for students in Madrid.  
2. Common Spaces: Our new space was designed with student comfort and community in mind. Students can look forward to two student lounges for relaxing, connecting, or catching up on coursework, access to a coffee area with vending machines to keep you energized, and a private outdoor garden offers lush green space in the middle of the city.
3. Classroom & Facilities: Five floors of classroom space for IES Abroad Engineering, Math & Science and Business, Economics, and Social Sciences classes serve as a lively hub of learning. An auditorium welcomes larger events, guest speakers, and gatherings .
4. Accessibility: The building is accessible including an outside ramp to the main entrance as well as elevator access to each floor .

Friendly staff are also on-the-ground and ready to assist with any student or faculty queries. Visits to the center are highly encouraged, and staff are eager to show off the space.

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