Administered by IU for 50 years, this program offers semester and academic year durations. Madrid is the geographical and political center of Spain, known for its outdoor cafés, tapas, vibrant arts scene, and green spaces. Students enroll in a combination of courses with other U.S.-based students and local classes with Spaniards, all housed in the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. The program is designed for cultural and language immersion across all aspects, inclusive of housing by permitting students to live with local students or families.
Madrid-IU
Applications
Spring 2025
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Fall 2024
This application has closed.
Academic Year 2024
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Spring 2025: 1/13 - 5/31
Fall:
Academic Year 2024: 8/30 - 6/4
Spring semester application opens in early August; Fall semester application opens in early December. See application deadlines.
"I think my favorite part about studying abroad was experiencing the cultural differences. You see them in all aspects of life abroad and become accustomed to them while you are there." [read full profile]
- Emma Curry