IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

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  • Location(s): Madrid, Spain
  • Program Type(s): Study Abroad

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Madrid is an ideal place to connect university studies to the city's business, culture, and politics. The IES Abroad Madrid Programs are designed for those who want to experience the vitality of Spain by living in its capital city, through Languag... read more

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OVERALL RATING 4.5
Based on 32 Reviews
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July 27, 2025 Great Experience
Language skills, friends, cultural knowledge. Very worthwhile! - Brandeis University View Entire Review
July 21, 2025 Great Classes!
I learned some independence in a foreign country. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
June 21, 2025 Cultural
I learned about the culture of the different countries in Europe and Spain particularly. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
June 04, 2025 Best Months
I learned how to put myself out there more, and I also learned a lot about Spanish culture. It was definitely worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Gained lots of language skills and learned how to navigate life abroad. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
February 06, 2025 Time Of My Life
I learned a lot about independence. My whole experience was worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 21, 2024 It Was Great!
I got much more confident in my spanish and with living abroad. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 12, 2024 Great Time
it was great would do it again - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 11, 2024 I Heart Madrid.
I learned a lot of self-confidence and love for another place. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 04, 2024 Super Fun!
It totally was! I loved my experience. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about how I felt about situations and how I would react which I think was important. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
COMPLETELY WORTH IT! I gained more knowledge of the culture and the language, knowledge from classes that were outside of my major, and lifelong friends from other schools (We're already planning a reunion this fall). I fell in love with the city, its museums, food, culture, shopping, and overall charm. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained new friends, travel experience, and love for a new city. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained valuable language and cultural experience, and it was extremely worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile! I had a lot of time to explore on my own outside of courses and visit museums, parks, and attend events. Madrid is a great city to be a young person in because local transportation is cheap and there are so many things to do and places to go. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I was able to gain a ton of perspective on how different cultures and different parts of Europe live, and it was really fun to see cool places and experience amazing thigns with great people. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile- I was able to meet people from all around the world, learn and experience different cultures, connect with others in a different language, and learn a lot about myself and what makes me happy! I also gained confidence in my ability to manage my expenses, plan ahead, adapt and problem solve. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learning about culture and how to adapt and act to different situations and people - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about putting myself out there and making new connections in uncomfortable situations - Brandeis University View Entire Review
improved my spanish, became more independent and confident living/traveling/exploring on my own. Made friends from all over the US that I still keep in tough with - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 11, 2024 Madrid!
Absolutely worthwhile, I learned to reach out to the people around me and utilize the resources available to me. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 09, 2024 Fantastic Experience
I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and was able to travel around Europe. Very worthwhile experience - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 01, 2024 A Beautiful Spring!
I learned so much about Spain and art history and it was so worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Friends that would last through life. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I was able to gain more of a global perspective and engage with new cultures I had not previously been able to while educating myself - Brandeis University View Entire Review

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Madrid is an ideal place to connect university studies to the city's business, culture, and politics. The IES Abroad Madrid Programs are designed for those who want to experience the vitality of Spain by living in its capital city, through Language & Area Studies or our new Engineering Program.

Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • Spanish
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Spanish Language, Literature
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • Political Science and Government
  • Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
  • Film, Video, Photographic Arts
  • Finance, Financial Services
  • International Business
  • History
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2.75
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