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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
(pop. 4 million)
Student Enrollment: 135,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
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PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Very Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
Faculties of Biology; Chemistry; Economics and Management (accounting, economics, finance, insurance, international economic organizations, statistics); Education; Fine Arts; Geography and History (ancient history, archaeology, archaeology & history of the Americas, art history, geography, history); Geology; Computer Sciences; Information Science; Law; Mathematics; Optics; Pharmacy; Philology (language & literature [Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish]); Philosophy; Physics; Political Science and Sociology (law, finance, human ecology, international law, political science, sociology); Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Medicine; Schools of Business Administration; Teacher Training; Statistics; Library Science and Documentation.
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Click on the course link at the top of the page. Click on a faculdad and you will get a list of majors. Click on a major and you'll get the website for that degree program. Click on Plan de Estudios for a list of courses offered in that major. Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain.
Academic Notes
Complutense is strong in law, philology, geography, history (including archaeology), philosophy, and fine arts. Other suitable fields are education, economics, literature and political science. Co-op programs in connection with the Institute of Educational Science are also open to ISEP students. Since the faculties operate independently and are not located together in the same area of the city, it is advisable to choose courses from only one or two faculties.
Special Academic Conditions
The level of studies requires that students be especially well-prepared, motivated, and fluent in Spanish. Candidates must have at least junior-year status. First-year courses are oversubscribed and, therefore, closed to ISEP participants. Enrollment in Fine Arts and Computer Sciences is limited. The Faculty of Medicine is closed to ISEP participants.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Students must have a minimum 3.5 G.P.A. to apply.
Students planning to study for more than 180 days should take special note of visa requirements explained in the Country Handbook. Students planning to study for more than 180 days are encouraged to apply for their FBI Backround Check at the time they submit their ISEP applciation to avoid delays in visa processing.
Language Notes
- A minimum of 6 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program. Students must have an advanced level of Spanish and previous experience in a Spanish-language country is preferred.
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the academic year and semester for all levels, for an additional fee.
- A 3-week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered in September before the fall (SM1) semester for an additional fee (for room and board, tuition is included in ISEP benefits) for the Intermediate level. Contact hours per day: 3.
- A 2-week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered in February before the spring (SM2) semester for an additional fee (for room and board, tuition is included in ISEP benefits) for the Intermediate level. Contact hours per day: 4
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
FY (October to June); SM1 (October to February); SM2 (February to June)
Housing and Meals
Housing and meal benefits are to be determined. It is possible that students will have reversed housing accomodations at a residence hall with meals at the hall cafeteria or will receive a stipend for room and board.
Profile
The Universidad Complutense de Madrid, founded in 1293, has a great historical past and has already celebrated its seventh centenary. Complutense is a public institution; campus buildings include institutes, private centers, hospitals, offices, sports facilities and computer centers. Sports facilities include 61 clubs, among them football, handball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, judo, and gymnastics. There are two campuses: Moncloa and Somosaguas. Total enrollment: 135,000 (5,000 foreign, regular and visiting students).
Location
While the campuses accommodate a city-sized student population, the setting is very pleasant with broad, attractive open spaces that separate classrooms and residence halls. Buses and two subway lines connect the campuses with downtown Madrid.
Europe's highest city at 646 meters above sea level, Madrid is the capital city of Spain. The main north-south artery, Paseo de la Castellana connects the city's two main train stations, Chamartin and Atocha. The oldest quarters of the city are squeezed in between Paseo del Prado (where you'll find the city's great art galleries) and the Palacio Real. The barrio southeast of Puerta del Sol leads to the working-class district of Lavapies, filled with restaurants, bars and cafes.
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