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    CIEE First Year Abroad in Madrid

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    Details

    • Listing Type: Gap Year Programs
    • Program Delivery: Day
    • Destinations: Spain
    • Credit Awarded: College
    • Program Length: Academic Year, Semester
    • Start Month: January, September
    • Category: Academic
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 17, 18, 19+, 19
    • Housing: Dorm, Homestay
    • Financial Aid: Grants/Scholarships, Loans, Other
    • Last Updated:September 2025
    • Meeting: Schedule a Meeting
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    Overview

    Your First Year Abroad program in Madrid lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE course and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Madrid!

    Madrid is Spain’s cultural capital, beaming with energy and creativity – the perfect backdrop for students with any interests. Spend 12 weeks exploring the gardens of El Retiro Park, catching live music in Malasaña, and wandering through the colorful stalls of El Rastro market. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Madrid is the perfect place to study abroad.

    Interested in a CIEE Gap Year Abroad program instead? Learn more here! Or check out our summer programs for high schoolers.