Semester Study Abroad Options in Madrid
| Program | WorldStrides/ISA Spain: Madrid Antonio de Nebrija University | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Location | Uni. of Nebrija with other U.S. Students | CIEE Study Center or classes with other U.S. students at Uni. of Nebrija | CIEE Study Center - classes with other U.S. Students in block format | Classes in Spanish with other U.S. students at Carlos III (UC3M) or Uni. of Nebrija | IAU study center with U.S. students |
| Course Format | Semester based, includes early start intensive language course option | Semester based | Block format, 2 classes in each 6 week block | Semester based | Semester based |
| Class Registration | Submit preferred classes after acceptance, schedule finalized 1-2 weeks before arrival | ||||
| Pre-reqs | None, 2.5 GPA with flexibility | None, 2.5 GPA with flexibility | None, 2.5 GPA with flexibility | 4 Semesters of college-level Spanish & 2.5 GPA (3.0 for UC3M) | 2.5 GPA (some flexibility) |
| Price | $$ - more affordable | $$$ - generally a little higher in cost | $$-$$$ - depending on 2 or 3 blocks | $$$ - generally a little higher in cost | $$ - more affordable |
| Scholarship availability | Typical range is $500-$2,000 | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 | Typical range is $500-$2,000 Students with high financial need can receive up to $10,000 in partnership funds between IAU and CU Education Abroad |
| Housing | Shared apartments, student residence hall, homestay, or independent housing | Shared apartments, student residence hall, and homestay. (Independent housing is not allowed) | Shared apartments, student residence hall, and homestay. (Independent housing is not allowed) | Shared apartments, student residence hall, and homestay. (Independent housing is not allowed) | Shared Apartments, shared residence hall, homestay. (Independent housing is not allowed) |
| Internships | n/a | Optional part-time internships available | Optional part-time internships available | Optional part-time internships available | Optional service learning internship |
| Visa Options | Visa required, WorldStrides offers batch service | Visa required, CIEE offers a batch service | Visa required for 3 blocks. Not visa eligible for 2 blocks | Visa required, CIEE offers a batch service | Required, IAU working on offering batch process |