API (Academic Programs International): Madrid - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Hosted at: Universidad Complutense de Madrid / Complutense University of Madrid / UCM
- Location(s): Madrid, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
Request Info
(For American Students)
Spain’s capital since 1561, Madrid is the contemporary capital of Spanish culture, finance, and industry. A large, international and cosmopolitan city, Madrid is a city of possibilities. It boasts incredible monuments and museums, including the Mu... read more
All Reviews
YES! I cannot stress enough how important study aboard is! It was the best decision I've made! Erin W - Ohio University View Entire Review
The experience abroad allowed me to improve my Spanish, but to also make new friends, learn new things about people and myself. After the trip I wanted to study abroad again and the following summer went to Chile and Mexico to study. Danielle C - University of California - San Diego View Entire Review
About
Spain’s capital since 1561, Madrid is the contemporary capital of Spanish culture, finance, and industry. A large, international and cosmopolitan city, Madrid is a city of possibilities. It boasts incredible monuments and museums, including the Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Visitors cannot miss the Iglesia de San Isidro, once the cathedral of Madrid, or the Palacio Real. Madrid is also known for its fountains and elaborate parks, including the glorious Parque del Retiro. The energy of Madrid is in its street life and warm people. To study in Madrid is to experience more than a classroom – it is to experience the history of Spain and its people. API gives students the chance to live and learn in this fast-paced capital city.
This program is designed for students at all levels of Spanish who want to study abroad in Madrid, and focuses on Spanish grammar, conversation, and culture. The program operates on a quarter schedule and offers up to 185 contact hours per quarter term (depending on language level and options chosen). Each student’s Spanish level is determined by a placement exam administered upon arrival by the University Complutense of Madrid. Academic year students must take a placement exam each semester.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Business Communications
- History
Minimum GPA:
2.75Year Founded:
1997Website
Take me there!Statistics
API / Academic Programs International Scholarships
API is pleased to support students who are the first in their families to attend a college or university. The First Generation Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 per session and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, and summer students.
$250-$750
The API STEM scholarship is offered for API participants who are studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The API STEM Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, and summer students.
$250-$750
It is not an easy task to juggle the demands of college athletics with academic responsibilities while pursuing other interests on campus. API supports both current and college-bound student-athletes participating on our programs. We welcome student-athletes across all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA to apply.
$250- $750
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Students participating in an API program who have been awarded a Gilman scholarship will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in matching contributions from API for a study abroad program, or up to $500 in matching contributions from API for an intern abroad program. To receive this award, Gilman winners should indicate their scholarship details on their financial aid information after acceptance to an API study abroad program.
Up to $1,000
This scholarship is offered to API participants who attend a community or technical college in the U.S., and awards range from $250 to $750 per session.
$250-$750
API is proud to provide a diversity scholarship in order to support students from a variety of backgrounds. The API Diversity Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, or summer students. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be one or more of the following: a U.S. military veteran, a non-traditional student (30 years old or older), a student with a disability, a minority student, and/or a LGBTQ student.
$250-$750
The API regional scholarships (Asia/Middle East, Europe, Latin America) provide awards that range from $250 to $800 per session. All API students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is both need and merit-based. We will review your academic record, essays and financial need as stated in your own words. This scholarship is offered to quarter/semester, academic year, and summer students.
$250-$800
Videos
.Featured API / Academic Programs International Programs
Explore this historic European city, divided by the Danube river into Buda and Pest. On the Buda side, Castle Hill, the Royal Palace, and Old Town are sites not to be miss...
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona was founded in 1968 and is well known for its international profile. API students complete classes in English and in Spanish with mos...
Spain’s capital since 1561, Madrid is the contemporary capital of Spanish culture, finance, and industry. ...
London, an international center of business, fine arts, design, theater, technology, politics and finance,...
Florence, located in the renowned region of Tuscany, is situated on the banks of the Arno River, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Italian countryside. To study and l...
