Imagine life where the days are long on sunshine, and the evenings are full of the colors and sounds of people who enjoy life to its fullest. Based in festive and modern Madrid, the SU program explores the entirety of Spanish culture. You'll begin with one of three distinct pre-semester Signature Seminars. Later, all-school trips will take you to Roman ruins, medieval villages, subterranean caves, and majestic mountains all over Spain.
Your homestay family will introduce you to the language and customs of Spain at home, plus our cultural activities and service learning programs will further immerse you in your new surroundings.
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Located in the vibrant heart of the city, the Instituto Internacional is the home of SU Madrid. A former private palacio, the Instituto also houses the Madrid programs of Boston University and SUNY Albany. The Instituto organizes cultural activites for its students, such as lectures, concerts, seminars, and more. Its main aim is to develop links between Americans and Spaniards, and it offers a conversation exchange program between American students and Spainiards.
The building features a library with over 70,000 volumes, a cafe, large classrooms, and Internet access.
The SU Madrid academic program is taught in both Spanish and English and offers a wide variety of disciplines: arts and sciences, engineering, management and international business, Spanish language and literature, and women's and gender studies. Advanced Spanish language students may also take courses at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid or engineering and computer science courses at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. Internships are also offered for those who would like to gain valuable professional experience during your time in Madrid.
One of the hallmarks of the SU Madrid program is deep cultural engagement. We encourage all of our students to get involved in community outreach opportunites and service-learning tied to courses. The staff in Madrid will find opportunities for students to volunteer their time, culture, and selves in the local community. Placements have included public grammar and high schools. youth clubs, immigration centers, children's hospital, women's outreach centers, and the "Big Brother" soccer team.
Can't spend an entire semester abroad, but still want to earn credit and experience the beauty of Madrid? Summer options are available!
Complete this form to to request a viewbook for our programs or get more information about SU Abroad through email.
Arlene Lammy is an English & textual studies and Spanish major at Syracuse University. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in fall 2012, and embraced the changes that came from living in and understanding another culture.
Visit our Madrid Global Ambassadors page to meet more alumni ready to share their advice and experiences with you.
Eurovision Seminar Departure August 17, 2013 Roots and Routes, August 18, 2013 SU Center Classes Begin September 2 Financial Deadline September 23 SU Center Final Exams Begin November 29 SU Center Program Ends: December 5 * Departures: Eurovision: Mare Nostrum: Azahar: Imperium: Spring Break: March 25 - April 1, 2013 SU Madrid Center Program Ends: May 15; Spanish university calendar continues through May 18
Madrid Fall 2013 Program Dates
Azahar & Imperium Seminar Departures:
*Students taking classes at local universities should be prepared to remain in Madrid until mid-January.
Madrid Spring 2013 Program Dates
January 11, 2013
January 12, 2013
January 13, 2013
January 13, 2013