Study abroad in Madrid
UF in Madrid
Study business, language and culture in Madrid. Dive into a captivating country known for its art, deep history, and geographic diversity.
Madrid is a mesmerizing city full of energy, excitement, and endless entertainment. Students live in the capital of Spain while completing courses.
Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
This program is ideal for UF students pursuing a business major or minor or non-business students interested in completing upper-division electives in a beautiful European city.
Warrington’s Madrid partner: Universidad Nebrija
Universidad Nebrija assists in coordinating the UF in Madrid custom program. Nebrija is a private, independent university accredited by the Spanish government. Nebrija welcomes international students to Madrid, where they can experience modern Spain in a traditional university setting.
All instructors in the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos are native speakers and specialists in the Spanish language, literature, history, politics, and art. UF students will attend courses at the Princesa campus in central Madrid, a short walking distance away from noteworthy landmarks such as Plaza de España.
Program dates
Spring 2025
Program dates are subject to change.
- January 8: Students arrive in Madrid
- January 13: UF Online courses begin
- April 23: Last day of UF Online classes
- April 26-May 2: UF final exams week
- May 23: Program ends — students vacate residences
Please note that the program ends after the UF Spring semester. Due to this, you will be unable to register for Summer A or Summer C courses in 2025.
Summer 2025
Program dates subject to change.
- June 2: Program start date
- June 3: First day of June classes
- June 7: Excursion to Salamanca
- June 12-13: Mid-term exams (June courses)
- June 14: Excursion to Toledo
- June 26: Final exams (June courses)
- June 27: Course review and end of June classes
- June 28–June 30: Mid-semester break
- July 1: First day of July classes
- July 5: Excursion to Segovia
- July 14: Mid-term exams (July courses)
- July 24: Final exams (July courses)
- July 28: Course review and end of program
Please note that the on-site portion of the program ends before the end of the UF Summer 2025 semester. Your lectures and your final exam will likely fall after you return to the U.S. Exam dates are not finalized until the start of the Summer 2025 semester. Please stick to the program dates above so you can be ready for any required class activities/final exams on Monday, August 8. Students should not plan on traveling between August 8-12 during UF exam dates. Any onward plans other than returning to the U.S. on the designated program end date are at your own risk and will not be considered mitigating circumstances for exam scheduling.
Fall 2025
Program dates are subject to change.
- September 1: Program start date
- December 19: Program end date
Terms of agreement
Students must withdraw from their study abroad program on or before the following dates to avoid fee liability:
- Summer: April 1
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 1
Students become financially obligated for the full cost of their study abroad program after these dates. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., serious personal injury, family emergency, etc.) will a student be allowed to petition for withdrawal before the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.
Academic structure
Fall and Spring (13-17 credit hours)
All students are required to take at least two courses offered by Nebrija and at least one UF online business course. Students must take at least one other course (Nebrija course and/or online UF business course).
Two to three Nebrija courses (3 transfer credits each)
Course offerings (contingent upon Spanish Placement Test results)
- A1-B2.1 Spanish-level students are required to take two Spanish courses according to their skill level.
- B2.2-C2 Spanish-level students are required to take one Spanish course and are strongly encouraged to take at least two Spanish courses.
One to two online UF business courses (4 UF credits each)
These courses follow the UF Fall and Spring calendars.
- BUL 4310: Business Law
- ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
- GEB 3373: International Business
- MAN 3025: Principles of Management
- MAN 4504: Operations Management
- MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing
Intensive Spanish language and culture course
Before the start of regular semester classes, students embark on an intensive language course based on their Spanish skill level. The intensive course runs two weeks in the Fall and three weeks in the Spring. Students will have class Monday through Friday during the intensive course.
Summer (9-14 credit hours)
All students are required to take three courses offered by Nebrija. Students can also opt to take one online UF business course if desired.
Nebrija courses (3 transfer credits each)
All students will take two courses in June and one course in July. All courses take place Monday through Friday for a total of five sessions per week/per course.
- A1-B1 Spanish-level students (contingent upon Spanish Placement Test) take:
- Two Spanish courses from “Summer Business, Language, and Culture” options (June)
- One English or Spanish course from “Summer Business, Language, and Culture” options (July)
- B2.1-C2 Spanish-level students are strongly encouraged to take two Spanish courses (contingent upon Spanish Placement Test):
- Two Spanish and/or English courses from “Summer Business, Language, and Culture” options (June)
- One English or Spanish course from “Summer Business, Language, and Culture” options (July)
Optional: one online UF business course (4 UF credits)
These courses follow the UF Summer C calendar.
- BUL 4310: Business Law
- ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
- MAN 3025: Principles of Management **only offered Summer A
- MAN 4504: Operations Management
- MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing
Housing
The UF in Madrid program features three housing options. Housing selection impacts the program fee billed by UF. Students will select their housing choice by a designated deadline during the post-approval stage.
Homestay
Homestays are arranged by Nebrija. Students complete an application form indicating their preferences and special considerations but do not choose their own home/family.
Homestay provides a more authentic cultural living experience. You will live at a local family’s or individual’s home in Madrid during the program. Homestays are “half board,” meaning two meals will be provided by the host each day (breakfast and either lunch or dinner).
Independent housing
To accommodate every budget and accommodation preference, this option allows students to organize their own housing in Madrid. Students can choose to rent a studio apartment, sublease a private room in a shared apartment, live in a Co-Living facility, or become part of the community in a Student Residencia, which can best be described as a private residence hall for students.
If you plan to locate your own housing, you will need to submit the address where you will be living, information about roommates, if any, and a waiver in your UF study abroad application. While UF cannot make specific recommendations for private accommodations, we will discuss housing considerations and options students have used in the past during the UF in Madrid First Meeting. We will also help students organize their roommate preferences.
Program costs
Program fee
Spring 2025
Program fee is determined by program type and housing selection.
| Housing Selection | Program Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Homestay arranged by UF partner; breakfast and lunch or dinner included | $15,160 |
| Independent Housing | Students find and pay for their own housing with no assistance from UF | $10,000 |
Summer 2025
Program fee is determined by housing selection and program type.
| Housing Selection | Program Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Homestay arranged by UF partner; breakfast and lunch or dinner included | $7,700 |
| Independent Housing | Students find and pay for their own housing with no assistance from UF | $5,250 |
Fall 2025
Program fee is determined by program type and housing selection.
| Housing Selection | Program Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Homestay arranged by UF partner; breakfast and lunch or dinner included | $14,930 |
| Independent Housing | Students find and pay for their own housing with no assistance from UF | $10,200 |
Outside the classroom
Madrid is an energetic city rich in history, with plenty of places to enjoy and explore. Nebrija provides many co-curricular and extracurricular activities around Madrid. These activities will keep students’ calendars packed! For Fall and Spring programs, students can take advantage of clubs at Nebrija.
We encourage students to do some research, think about how best to spend their free time, and try to connect with locals whenever possible! Check out a few resources below:
- Nebrija and Centro de Estudios Hispánicos Instagrams
- Visit Madrid and Time Out Madrid
- Tripadvisor Madrid
Nebrija courses
Students planning to obtain equivalencies from the Spanish department toward a Spanish major/minor (subject to approval) should be prepared to discuss their previous Spanish coursework/experience.
Please note: Occasionally, there may be a scheduling conflict in the Nebrija timetable between chosen courses, particularly for Fall/Spring Business, Language, and Culture. Students are encouraged to have alternate course choices in mind.
Fall/Spring
Pick two or three courses.
Students at the A1-B2.1 levels are required to take at least two Spanish language courses according to their skill level.
Students at the B2.2 level or higher are required to take at least one Spanish language course according to their skill level and are strongly encouraged to take two.
Spanish courses available
| Level | Language Courses | Culture/Art/Political Science Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (A1) | CH 1001 Lengua Española (required for A1 level) CH 1011 Problemas Específicos de Gramática CH 1021 Lengua Española CH 2001 Lengua Española | CH 1041 España y los Españoles |
| Low Intermediate (A2) | CH 2010 Lengua Española (required for A2 level) CH 1051 Lengua y Conversación CH 2021 Lengua Española CH 2051 Conversación y Composición | CH 1061 España y los Españoles |
| Intermediate (B1) | CH 2061 Lengua Española (required for B1 level) CH 2011 Problemas Específicos de Gramática CH 2031 Conversación y Lectura CH 2051 Conversación y Composición | CH 2041 Descubrir España CH 3181 Arte en el Museo del Prado* CH 3671 Español para el Turismo |
| High Intermediate (B2.1) | CH 3001 Lengua Española (required for B2.1 level) CH 3011 Problemas Específicos de Gramática CH 3051 Conversación y Composición | CH 3041 España Diversa CH 3061 Sociedad Española Contemporánea CH 3071 Arte y Civilización* CH 3132 Panorama de la Literatura Hispanoamericana CH 3171 Cine Español y Sociedad* CH 3181 Arte en el Museo del Prado* CH 4421 Español para la Negocios |
| Advanced / Superior (B2.2 / C1 / C2) | CH 4001 Lengua Avanzada I (B2.2) CH 4101 Lengua Avanzada II (C1) CH 4011 Lengua Superior (C2) CH 3211 Problemas Específicos de Gramática (B2.2) CH 3031 Lengua Escrita** CH 4051 Conversación y Composición CH 4191 Estudios de la Lengua Española | CH 3081 Novela Española Contemporánea CH 3091 Teatro Español del Siglo XX CH 3121 El Español en los Medios de Comunicación de Masas CH 3132 Panorama de la Literatura Hispanoamericana* CH 3171 Cine Español y Sociedad CH 3181 Arte en el Museo del Prado CH 4041 Temas Españoles de Actualidad CH 4071 España Contemporánea CH 4151 Español para la Salud* CH 4521 Español para la Empresa CH 5171 Español para el Uso Académico y Profesional |
English courses available
| Business/Communication | Liberal Arts |
|---|---|
| DE 1124 International Business DE 4554 International Management CM 2124 International Trade Marketing MK 3001 Online Marketing MK 3002 Consumer Behavior ECO 321 Trends of the Global Economy ECO 998 International Finance ECO 999 Global Skills for International Business Environments PB 1157 International Communications | CH 2161 Women’s Roles in Present‐Day Spain CH 2171 Spanish Civilization and Culture CH 3021 European Studies: Culture, History and Integration CH 3101 European Cinema: A Reflection on European Identity CH 3141 International Relations CH 3191 Fundamental Aspects of Spanish Art CH 3261 Modern Art and Architecture in Spanish Cities CH 3612 Corporate Psychology CH 3613 Sports Industry and Its Role in European Identity HU 1172 The European Union: Culture, History and Institutions LM 207 Intercultural Communication |
Summer — June
Pick two courses.
Students at the A1-B1 levels are required to take two Spanish language courses according to their skill level. Students at the B2.1 level or higher are strongly encouraged to take two Spanish courses but may opt to take one Spanish class and one English class or two English classes.
Spanish courses available
| Level | Courses |
|---|---|
| Beginner (A1) | CH 1601 Lengua Española CH 1611 Lengua Española y Conversación |
| Low Intermediate (A2) | CH 2601 Lengua Española CH 1651 Conversación y Cultura |
| Intermediate (B1) | CH 2611 Lengua Española CH 2651 Conversación y Cultura |
| High Intermediate (B2.1) | CH 3601 Lengua Española CH 3131 Panorama de la Literatura Española CH 3641 Cultura Española CH 4521 Español para los Negocios |
| Advanced / Superior (B2.2 / C1 / C2) | CH 4601 Lengua Española Avanzado I (B2.2) CH 4611 Lengua Española Avanzado II (C1) CH 4621 Lengua Superior (C2) CH 3131 Panorama de la Literatura Española CH 3691 Teatro Español Contemporáneo CH 4051 Conversación y Composición CH 4151 Español para la Salud CH 4521 Español para los Negocios CH 4641 Cultura Española |
English courses available
Only available to students who have reached the B2.1 level or higher in Spanish.
- CH 3021 European Studies: Culture, History, and Integration
- CH 3161 Art in Spain
- DE 4554 International Management
Summer — July
Pick one course.
English and Spanish courses are available to all students. If students wish to take a Spanish course during July, they must meet in advance with the UF coordinator in Madrid, Prof. Teresa Vázquez, to confirm selection.
English courses available
- CH 3161 Art in Spain
- LM 107 Intercultural Communication
- CM 2124 International Marketing
- DE 1124 International Business (equivalent to GEB 3373 International Business)
Spanish courses available
| Level | Courses |
|---|---|
| Beginner (A1) | CH 1601 Lengua Española CH 1611 Lengua Española y Conversación |
| Low Intermediate (A2) | CH 2601 Lengua Española CH 1651 Conversación y Cultura |
| Intermediate (B1) | CH 2611 Lengua Española CH 2651 Conversación y Cultura |
| High Intermediate (B2.1) | CH 3601 Lengua Española CH 3641 Cultura Española CH 4521 Español para los Negocios |
| Advanced / Superior (B2.2 / C1 / C2) | CH 4601 Lengua Española Avanzado I (B2.2) CH 4611 Lengua Española Avanzado II (C1) CH 4621 Lengua Superior (C2) CH 3131 Panorama de la Literatura Española CH 3681 Novela Española Contemporánea CH 4051 Conversación y Composición CH 4521 Español para los Negocios CH 4631 La Mujer en la Literatura Española de los Siglos de Oro CH 4641 Cultura Española |