Spanish Language & Culture

Madrid, Spain

Available with an Internship

Spanish Language & Culture

About the Program

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.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Madrid

Dates:

mid Sep 2025 - late Dec 2025

Price:

$17,695

Credits:

3 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

5/15/25

Withdraw By:

6/15/25

Requirements

Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Madrid Center

The CEA CAPA Madrid Center was founded to make study abroad in Madrid more accessible to students from United States. The Center is located in a historical building in the heart of the city, just...

Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Academic Advising
Academic Advising

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

With an annual student population of about 5,000, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija prides itself on being "the smallest of the great Spanish universities." This highly ranked private university was f...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
3-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

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.

Beginner Level Course Structure

Available Levels

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
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
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
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Madrid: Past & Present * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Human Rights in a Global Context 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology of Gender 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
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
Sustainable Development in Madrid * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH1041 Spain And The Spanish People * 100 Sp 45 3
CH1061 Spain And The Spanish People * 100 Sp 45 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

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Sample Budget

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