EduServeInc.com - GlobaLearn/Spain/University Complutense of Madrid

Located in the center of Spain, Madrid is a crossroads of Spain, its headquarters of national government, a capital with four million inhabitants, consisting of different centers peculiar to Austrians, Bourbons, Goya, bullfighters, flamenco dancers, antique dealers, artists, theaters, business, and more.

From Madrid, one can travel to nearby Toledo, Segovia, Avila, and further to Salamanca, Barcelona, and the Spanish "Riviera." Skiing is an additional attraction for winters in Madrid--only 60 km to Navacerrada. Cotos and Valdesqui are two additional ski resorts.

In Madrid one can live and study in one of the most elegant capitals of the world. Learn Castillian Spanish. Meet Spanish fellow students or colleagues. Dine on native Spanish cuisine. Become immersed in the Spanish culture and civilization!

The University Complutense of Madrid, formerly known as the University of Madrid, is a public institution and one of the oldest universities in the world, its origin dating back to 1293 through the late fifteenth century. Founded as the "Studium Generale" by King Sancho IV of Castilla in a little town on the bank of the river Henares called Compluto by the Romans, in the 15th century, Pope Kalixt III established three professorships for Latin Grammar. One of their former students, Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros, Archbishop of Toledo and Cardinal, promoted their growth into a full university, its name soon becoming Universitas Complutensis in 1499. Cardinal Cisneros's humanistic and theological spirit inspired the birth of the new university. In 1836 the university was transferred to Madrid and was renamed Universidad Central. In 1943, its name was changed to Universidad de Madrid. In 1970, the name became Universidad Complutense de Madrid, rewarding the initiative of its "founder Cardinal Cisneros."

Today it is known as "the most prestigious university in Spain" and one of the most renown universities in the world. Home to 130,000 students, of whom 3,500 are foreign students, 5000 staff teachers, and 2700 non-academic staff administration and services, the university is located amidst beautiful parks and gracious grounds, in which the university houses departments of study in the humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, health sciences, political and social sciences, economics, business, and psychology. Granting 70 official degrees, the University has also established study and research centers in collaboration with well-known universities throughout the world, including Harvard, Paris/Sorbonne, and many more.

The Complutense University of Madrid officially comprises: "19 Faculties (Philosophy; Education; Philology; Geography and History; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; Biology; Geology; Medicine; Pharmacy; Veterinary Medicine; Odontology; Law; Political and Social Science; Economics and Business; Journalism; Psychology; Fine Arts), 1 Higher Technical School of Computer Science, 6 University Schools (Business Administration; Optometry; Statistics; Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podology; Social Work; Library Science and Documentation), 10 University Colleges and University Schools, 30 University Institutes and 12 Schools for Professional Specialization."

In addition, the university schedules debates and conferences in which scientific, political, and business communities participate, which spurs research and teaching in international studies with an interdisciplinary focus. Abundant cultural and extra-curricular activities bring students into contact with the worlds of theater, music, arts, literature, film, sports, and more.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid organizes Spanish language, cultural, literature, history, and other courses especially for foreign students. A Summer Intensive Course in Spanish Language, General Course in Spanish Language and Civilization, and Higher Course in Spanish Language and Literature include four levels of instruction (beginner, elementary, intermediate, and superior). There is also a September Intensive Course, which is good preparation for the Autumn semester. Each includes practical work, text analysis, and lectures on Spanish culture. Regular university courses in varied disciplines, conducted in Spanish, are available for students with adequate command of Spanish prior to study at UCM.

Students may take an examination to obtain the Spanish Language Certificate, or higher level Spanish Language and Civilization Certificate, or International Certificate in Spanish. All students may request a certificate of attendance or transcript.

Credits have been approved by American, British, and European universities. Accommodations are provided in student apartments or with Spanish families.

(Optional excursions to Salamanca, Toledo, Barcelona, the Spanish Riviera, and more.)

For Madrid Summer, Semester, and Academic Year, please contact us.
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Eligibility: Students (under-graduate) 3.0 GPA for all courses.
1) No Spanish language requirement. Placement test on arrival.
2) For students with at least two years of college Spanish language study, or good command of language, university courses in many college disciplines may be taken. 3) College graduates must show proof of graduation from college or university.

Levels of Instruction: beginner, elementary, intermediate, superior-advanced levels, plus regular courses in Spanish in diverse disciplines for students with good command of Spanish.

Duration: one month each (July, September); semester (October-December, January-March, April-June), and academic year (October-June).

Languages of Instruction: most courses are conducted in Spanish.

Program Fee Includes: tuition, transcript, housing in student apartment or family, meal plan, insurances, International Student Identity Card, advisement, orientation, study abroad handbook, air transport OW NY-Madrid.

Program Fee Does Not Include: items subject to personal preference and interest, such as baggage insurance, in-city transportation, entertainment, restaurants, museums, laundry, personal shopping, return airfare at participant's convenience.

Program Fee: 1 month/Summer - $7,495; 3 months/Semester - $15,495; 4 months/Semester - $17,495; Academic Year - approx. $31,995. (Due to some currency fluctuations and other academic, cultural, and/or political etc. matters beyond its control, EduServe/GlobaLearn Programs reserve the right to modify the above fee if any such changes in normally anticipated constant conditions occur prior to departure from The USA.)

Application Deadlines: September 30 for January-March program. December 1 for April-June program. March 31 for July and September programs. May 15 for October-December program. Apply as early as possible for guaranteed space. Any 2 or more sessions can be combined. Choice of housing improved if application approved at least 3.5 months prior to program.

Registration Deadlines: October 15 for January-March program. December 15 for April-June program. April 15 for July and September program. May 30 for Autumn program. A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required upon registration. Balance is required one month prior to departure. Apply and register early for guaranteed space and choice of housing.

Visa required for stays in Spain longer than 90 days duration.
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