The Madrid Internship Program, offered fall and spring terms, allows students to enhance their Spanish language skills while interning in one of Europe’s most vibrant commercial centers.
Students take a required Spanish course and two elective courses, chosen from a variety of topics, offered in Spanish or English and taught at the Instituto Internacional.
All students have the unique opportunity to experience 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
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Must have completed five terms of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students are required to enroll in one Spanish language course and then choose two additional courses from the electives offered in English or in Spanish, depending on their interests and proficiency level. Each course is four units.
All students are also enrolled in a four-unit internship course and a non-unit Hub co-curricular.
Housing & Student Services
Local Homestay
- Our homestays provide the same basic services: each student will have their own room with a bed, desk, and storage space, and each family will provide bedding, towels, laundry service, and internet.
- Living spaces will be shared with the host family, and the bathroom may be shared
- All meals are provided (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the option of a packed lunch).
- Please note that use of the kitchen is not permitted.
- Homestays are located in safe, central neighborhoods throughout Madrid, all well connected by public transit to the Instituto, your university, and the rest of the city.
- Students can study at the Instituto or your university. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than the US.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Program Dates
Early September to Mid-December
Fall Term
Applications Open
December 15
Fall Term
Application Deadline
March 15
Spring Term
Program Dates
Early January to Early May
Spring Term
Applications Open
June 1*
Spring Term
Application Deadline
September 15
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 Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition and Fees: $42,284
Cost includes tuition, housing, partial board, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses
- Financial aid available