Spain Madrid University Studies

• All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
• Minimum of sixth-semester college-level Spanish language, or the equivalent
• Language screening interviews may be required
• Admission requirements for all programs

At the UAM, students choose three elective courses from a wide variety of subjects across the university’s seven “facultades” (faculties). Courses are offered in areas including anthropology, archaeology, art history, cinema, economics, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and Spanish culture, language, literature, and history. Students also enroll in an advanced-level seminar on contemporary Spain with other program participants. In addition, students participate in semester-long tutorials that assist them with their university coursework.

Required Course

Students take the following required course:

Elective Courses

At the UAM, students enroll in three elective courses. Courses are offered in a wide variety of subjects, including:

Local Homestay 

• Individual bedrooms in local family homes. 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.
• Students may eat at the dining hall.
• Host families provide laundry and internet.
• Gyms at the university and in town but may be expensive. Students can study at the Instituto or the Autonoma. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than in the US.

• Spring Semester: Mid-January to late May

Please note: This program is only offered during the spring semester.

• Fall Semester & Academic Year: March 15
• Spring Semester: October 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.

• 2023/2024 Tuition and Fees: $41,284
  Cost includes tuition, housing, board, airfare from a designated US city, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.
• Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
• Grants and Scholarships available