The Study + Internship program in Madrid is designed for students who are aspiring professionals that want to distinguish themselves in an evolving global job market. The program allows you to make progress toward your academic degree and remain on track for graduation, while developing the top skills employers want you to gain by the time you enter the job market. During the program, you will intern at a local host organization while also taking our mandatory Global Internship Course and additional courses. Our diverse range of courses will provide you with a platform to excel academically, and your personalized internship placement will help you acquire professional experience from a global perspective and learn from professionals in an international context. Program options are dependent upon location, but may include: Semester, Summer, Part-Time and Full-Time Internships, and English and host language speaking placements. Learn more about the options and benefits of a CEA CAPA internship.
Madrid
5/29/25 - 7/26/25
$7,995
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3/1/25
4/1/25
Some courses may have prerequisites.
2.5
By start of program, must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at your home institution.
Intermediate. English-speaking placements available only within set career fields.
At time of application, must be either currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student or have graduated in the last 6 months with an undergraduate degree from an accredited US higher education institution.
Students enrolled in an institution in Canada or Mexico are eligible if the home institution accepts a US transcript and credits.
At time of application, must have completed at least 1 year of full-time undergraduate coursework at a higher education institution.
For your CEA CAPA Internship program, you will simultaneously intern at your host organization, and take our mandatory Global Internship Course. Your internship work schedule will be established once you arrive, and may vary depending on your career field and host organization.
Internship Placement Duration and Hours:
You will intern at your host organization for 8-weeks and complete 20 hours per week (160 hours total). You will likely intern during standard business hours Mondays-Fridays and your placement may include in-person, remote, and hybrid work depending on the needs of your host organization.
Global Internship Course:
You will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.
Credit Options:
You will receive academic credit for your internship abroad via the Global Internship Course and your performance at your internship placement. You will enroll in the course for 3 credits and complete 20 hours per week at your internship placement.
Additional Elective Courses:
In addition to taking the Global Internship Course and completing your internship placement, you will choose 1 additional elective course. You have a choice to add the course through Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UAN) or through the CEA CAPA Madrid Center. This provides you with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also making progress toward your degree requirements and engaging in classes that afford a richer cultural experience.
Elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. UAN courses run for 4 weeks in June or July and align with the academic study program offered at the university. CEA CAPA Madrid Center courses run for 4-weeks in June. Overall, you may earn 6 credits.
Elective courses generally meet at various times Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. Your internship coaching session will meet weekly and your internship placement hours may take place Monday-Friday; the exact time of day and days of the week will be determined after you arrive.
NACE-Certified Career Coaching & Internship Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application and required documents for your internship program, your career development adventure will begin! You will be assigned your very own NACE-Certified Career Development & Internship Specialist, who will work with you one-on-one throughout pre-departure to guide you through the steps and deadlines of our Internship Placement Process. Your Specialist will be your main point of contact for your internship prior to your departure. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and will also provide you with personalized career coaching, as needed, so you are set up for success for your internship abroad.
In addition to working with your Career Development & Internship Specialist, during the Internship Placement Process you will engage with your In-Country International Internship Coordinator in your location and your potential host site supervisor. Your International Internship Coordinator will draw from your application materials to source and match you with a personalized internship placement that best aligns with your unique experience, skills, career interests, and goals for your internship abroad. Please also note, your host site supervisor will retain the final decision on the finalization of your placement, so it’s important to approach your interview with your host site supervisor with maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Internship Course | 400 | En | 22 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH3161 Art in Spain | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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LM107 Intercultural Communication * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH2661 Contemporary Spain | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
CH4162 Urban Latin Music | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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DE4554 International Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH1601 Beginner Spanish | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1611 Spanish Language & Conversation - Beginner | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1651 Spanish Conversation & Culture - Intermediate I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2601 Intermediate Spanish I | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2611 Intermediate Spanish II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2651 Spanish Conversation & Culture - Intermediate II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3131 Panorama of Spanish Literature | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3601 Intermediate Spanish III | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3641 Spanish Culture - Intermediate III | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3691 Spanish Theater in the 20th Century | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4051 Spanish Conversation & Composition IV | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4151 Spanish for Health Professions | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4521 Spanish for Business Purposes | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4601 Advanced Spanish I | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4611 Advanced Spanish II | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4621 Superior Spanish | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4641 Spanish Culture - Advanced | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH3161 Art in Spain | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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DE1124 International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH3021 European Studies: Culture, History & Integration * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
CH4162 Urban Latin Music | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CM2124 International Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CH1601 Beginner Spanish | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1611 Spanish Language & Conversation - Beginner | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH1651 Spanish Conversation & Culture - Intermediate I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2601 Intermediate Spanish I | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2611 Intermediate Spanish II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH2651 Spanish Conversation & Culture - Intermediate II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3601 Intermediate Spanish III | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3641 Spanish Culture - Intermediate III | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH3681 Spanish Contemporary Novels | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4051 Spanish Conversation & Composition IV | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4521 Spanish for Business Purposes | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4601 Advanced Spanish I | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4611 Advanced Spanish II | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4621 Superior Spanish | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4631 Women in Spanish Literature from the Golden Age * | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
CH4641 Spanish Culture - Advanced | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Madrid. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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May 29
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing. |
May 30
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
June 02
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA CAPA & Nebrija University on this day. |
June 02
|
Internship Begins
Internship begins |
July 25
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA & Nebrija University |
July 25
|
Internship Ends
Internship Ends |
July 26
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.