CIEE Engineering and Society Program in Madrid, Spain

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Locations: Madrid, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: CMC applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Housing:	Apartment, Home Stay	Language Pre-Requisites:	None
Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	CMC GPA Requirement:	3.0 for Fall Study Abroad and 2.8 for Spring Study Abroad
Program GPA Requirement:	3.0 (Recommended)	Internships Available:	Internships are approved for .5 CMC credit when registered for the internship seminar course.
Class Status:	Sophomore	Subjects Offered:	Biochemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Mathematics, Science, Spanish
On-Site Semester-Long Required Language Course:	Spanish	Additional Pre-Requisites:	None
Program Type:	Third Party Sponsor

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Combine Spanish language and cultural studies with engineering coursework at CIEE’s prestigious partner school, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). Students can also gain insight into Spanish business culture and get real-world work experience with a for-credit internship. Choose from coursework in Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, and Engineering in English or Spanish. Courses in aerospace, energy, or biomedical engineering are taught in English only. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Biomedical Engineering

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Unique Experiences

STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY

known for strong programs in telematics, electrical, industrial, telecommunications technologies, telecommunication systems, and computer engineering.

SEE HOW SCIENTISTS

apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills at Spanish companies.

BUILD COLLABORATIVE SKILLS

and work experience with a business or engineering internship.

Excursions & Activities

Get to know Spanish students with conversation exchanges or the host university Spanish buddy program.
Explore beyond Madrid with day trips to Toledo, the Monastery of El Escorial, or the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Toledo and Alcalá de Henares.
Soak up Spanish culture with museum visits, dance classes, urban art and graffiti tours, and neighborhood visits in Lavapiés, Malasaña or La Latina.
Savor down-time with Spanish students while you rock climb, play basketball, hike, kayak, swim, or catch a theater, dance, or music performance.

Projects

Volunteering. We're ready to help you help kids, teens, and disabled people in Madrid, through schools, associations, and outreach programs.

Peer-to-peer language support. Practice your Spanish skills and make a new friend with our language exchange program.

Tutors and study groups. Sign up for a UC3M faculty-led study group for one of your STEM courses. Gain a credit get the support you need to complete course work as needed. With CIEE supervision, students can also find a grad student or classmate to help them get the most of class. In general, tutors meet for one hour, once a week.

Internships. Do you have advanced Spanish language skills? Internships are competitive here, but we’ll help you make it happen.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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CIEE Engineering and Society Program in Madrid, Spain

Whether your interest is in aerospace or biomedical engineering, studying abroad in Madrid offers highly motivated students like you a chance to develop your Spanish skills and have adventures to remember. Rigorous courses at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will open your mind to current theories and case studies, and excursions throughout Spain offer a chance to see engineering and cultural feats up close. An optional internship will help you gain real-world experience to use back home.

Study abroad in Madrid and you'll:

Study at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, one of Spain's top-ranking schools for telematics engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, telecommunications technologies engineering, and telecommunication systems engineering (it's ranked fourth in computer engineering)
Gain practical work experience and collaboration skills through a for-credit business or engineering- related internship
Take advantage of company visits in and around Madrid to find out how today's scientists apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Find out more.

Please check the CIEE website for final program dates, and speak with your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to booking airfare.

Programs : Brochure

CIEE Engineering and Society Program in Madrid, Spain (Outgoing Program)

Engineering + Society

MADRID, SPAIN