Spain Madrid Spanish & European Studies Summer

• Open to students who have completed a minimum of two semesters of college-level Spanish language or the equivalent
• Admissions requirements for all programs

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.

Note: Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

Language Courses

Students will be placed in one of the following three language courses depending on their proficiency level. Students may enroll in third- and fourth-semester Spanish, or fourth- and fifth-semester Spanish, simultaneously, should they wish to complete two semesters of college-level Spanish language courses:

Elective Courses

Students enroll in one of the following electives, which are taught in either Spanish or in English. The language of instruction is determined each term based on enrollment and language level of students. At least one elective course will be taught in English and one in Spanish.

Note: Elective course offerings vary and may not be offered every summer. Electives taught in Spanish carry a language pre-requisite of 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

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.

• Summer Term: Mid-May to early July

This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.

Summer Semester

• Applications Open December 1
• Applications 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.

• Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees: $10,115
  Cost includes tuition, housing, board, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage
• Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses for Summer 2024
• Grants and Scholarships available
• BU Study Abroad arranges a trans-Atlantic group flight that is not included in the program fee. We recommend that students take this flight.