GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Who Should Apply
Applications are welcome from students who have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must have completed at least 1 year of full-time university study by the time of study abroad. Previous language experience is not necessary. Classes are available in Spanish language, as well as history, culture, literatre, politics, and more.
Overview
Universitdad Complutense was founded by Cardinal Cisneros in the ancient town of Complutum, the present day Alcalá de Henares, by a Papal Bull granted by Pope Alexander VI in 1499. Later, in 1927, a university campus was planned in the Moncloa area on land granted for this purpose by Alfonso XIII. In 1970 the Government embarked on a reform of higher education and the Central University was renamed Universidad Complutense, in reference to its origins. At the same time the Somosaguas campus was created to house most of the Social Science faculties and provide more space on the Moncloa campus. Today it is the largest university in Spain with some 90,000 students and 7,000 teaching and research staff. The university is centrally located in Madrid.
Academic Highlights
Students choose any combination of courses. Culture courses in Spanish (Art, Literature, Philosophy, History, Culture, Applied Language) are open to intermediate and above level students. Other English electives (Politics, Marketing, Society, Culture, and Literature) are open to all students. Students at the beginning level are required to take 120 hours of Spanish language, divided in 3 different courses of 40 hours each on Grammar, Written Expression, and Oral Expression. They may complete their course load with supplemented 20 hour language courses or English electives.
Location
Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561, is a cosmopolitan city of 3.2 million people, and covers a metropolitan area of 5 million people. It is well known for its hospitality and openness, since many of its inhabitants comes from other cities of Spain and the world. It is always easy to feel at home in Madrid.
Madrid is Spain's major business and financial center and home of many large Spanish and international companies in the Iberian Peninsula. It is also the seat of the government of Spain, and one of the liveliest cities in Europe, combining cultural and leisure activities for all tastes.
Housing
Students may choose from 3 different housing options: homestay, shared apartment, or an off-campus student residence.
About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Programs
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs are created with individual student's goals in mind. Our programs are built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by our amazing staff, both in the U.S. and overseas. Our Discovery Model provides every student with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Our North American staff counsels each student through the application and enrollment process, and our on-site Resident Coordinators set up a calendar of activities for students related to each area of discovery. These activities are more than just tourist excursions, and include opportunities like networking events, local festivals, gallery openings, and other similar events that you can't find in a travel book.
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs include everything you would expect in a study abroad program: guaranteed housing, 24-hour in-country support, an in-country multi-day orientation program, comprehensive pre-departure services, excursions, and discovery activities to make the most out of each student's experience. Students of all majors are welcome to apply, and no prior language skill is required even for foreign-speaking destinations as some or all courses are taught in English at each university. Scholarships are available.
Contact Us
· Email: studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org
· Call Toll Free: 1-800-980-0033
· Learn more about this program on our website.
