The Madrid Spanish & European Studies Summer program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study Spanish language and culture at the Instituto Internacional for six weeks. Students are expected to have done at least two terms of Spanish in order to apply. Students take two courses for a total of eight Boston University units. During their time in Spain, students have the unique opportunity of experiencing life in a Spanish homestay.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Open to students who have completed a minimum of two terms of college-level Spanish language or the equivalent
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
This six-week program takes place at the Instituto Internacional where students enroll in two courses. All students must enroll in one Language Course and one Elective Course.
Housing & Student Services
Local Homestay
- Individual bedrooms in local family home. Each room has a bed, a desk, and some storage space. Linens are provided and washed regularly. Kitchen access is not guaranteed. Students will have the ability to reheat food.
- Board included: All meals (3 meals per day/ 7 days per week) will be provided by the host family. A packed lunch will be provided by the host family if the student is unable to commute home for lunch.
- Host families provide laundry, internet.
- Gyms located throughout the city, but may be expensive.
- Students can study at the Instituto. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than in the US.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Mid-May to Early July
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application Deadline
March 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial
- Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees: $10,471
Cost includes tuition, housing, board, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses
- Grants and Scholarships available