Students spend eight weeks living, studying, and interning in one of Europe’s most vibrant commercial centers. This intensive program, which takes place at the Instituto Internacional en España, combines a professional internship with a liberal arts course. 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
- Open to students who have completed a minimum of five terms of college-level Spanish language or the equivalent
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
Curriculum
This eight-week program takes place at the Instituto Internacional en España. Students intern four days a week in the morning and take one course at the Instituto in the afternoon. Students also enroll in a non-unit Hub co-curricular and an internship course. Students will intern approximately 20 hours per week, for seven weeks.
Housing & Student Services
Local Homestay
- All students live in a homestay with a local family or host.
- Homestays provide the same basic services: each student has their own room with a bed, desk, and storage space, and each family provides bedding, towels, laundry service, and internet.
- Few homestays have air conditioning, in line with local cultural norms; homestays have fans and other heat adaptations.
- Living spaces are 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).
- Use of the homestay kitchen is not permitted.
- Homestays are located in safe, central neighborhoods throughout Madrid, all well connected by public transit to the Instituto, partner universities, and the rest of the city.
- Students can study at the Instituto or partner universities where relevant; many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than the U.S.
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 Considerations
- 2026 Tuition and Fees: $10,711
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