Computer Science in Madrid
Live, study, and gain internship experience in Madrid—Spain's alluring and lively capital city. Make progress on computer science coursework, immerse yourself in Spanish culture, and enjoy all that this captivating city has to offer.
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If you're a bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor of science (B.S.) Computer Science major or minor, this program is geared toward you. Courses in both tracks fulfill computer science B.A./B.S. requirements, and internship placements are available in English or Spanish. During the semester program, take up to 15 credits of computer science courses along with other English-taught courses and Spanish language courses. All computer science courses fulfill psychology B.A./B.S. requirements. Both the summer and semester programs allow you to gain an international perspective in the field and hands-on internship experience. You can also take English-taught courses at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. The program is offered in partnership with the prestigious Fundación Ortega–Marañon in Madrid and the University of Minnesota. You will take classes in the central part of Madrid, near Plaza de Sol, which makes it easy to catch public transportation to any other part of the city.
Housing & Meals
The standard program fee includes living with a Spanish family (homestay). For an additional fee, you can opt to live in a dormitory or a shared apartment with other US, international, and Spanish students.
Homestay
Living with a family can be a highlight during your time abroad. You may make lifelong ties to your family and, through them, can meet other Spaniards. When you live with a Spanish host family, you'll be immersed in the Spanish language and have a first-hand look at Spanish culture and society.
Typically, host families live in apartments (single-family houses are not as common in Europe). Commute times vary, between 10–60 minutes. The study center is located in the center of Madrid. All homestays are within the city limits. Each homestay is different; you may be the only student in your home or live with other students on the program.
The program fee includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Make sure to budget separately for daily lunches.
Apartment
In apartment living, you may live with other students on the program and other international students in Madrid. Apartments include single or double bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included, but each apartment has a full kitchen. Apartments will be within a short ride from the Fundación Ortega-Marañon study center by bus or metro. Commute times vary, between 10–60 minutes. The study center is located in the center of Madrid. All apartments are within the city limits.
Student Residence
You can opt to live at a student dormitory, sharing a room with another student or having a single room. (There are additional fees for each of these options.) The rooms include a wardrobe, desk, chair, bookcase, cable, and Wi-Fi. The residence hall offers study rooms, a cafeteria, a fitness area, a leisure/activity room, access to laundry facilities, and weekly maid service.
The program fee often includes 1–2 meals per day. Make sure to budget separately for meals not included. Full details on what is included are located on the Fees tab for the specific term.
Excursions
A walking tour of Madrid will help you learn how to get around the city and also familiarize you with some of Madrid's iconic landmarks. There will be multiple day-long excursions to Toledo and other cities. A 3-day excursion to either Andalucía, Extremadura, Valencia or Northern Spain is also included in the program fee.
Faculty & Staff
The staff at Fundación Ortega-Marañon provide housing, program classrooms, and study areas. They also arrange the on-site orientation and program excursions, as well as social and cultural events. Classes are taught by Spanish and American faculty who are specialists in their academic field and in the field of teaching foreign students.
Program Structure
Program Level: 3000 level coursework
Courseload: 12–16 credits per semester, 3 credits for May, 6–10 credits for summer. Classes are held Monday–Thursday on the semester program, leaving long weekends for cultural immersion.
About Learning Abroad Center
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