Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Program Details
| Program Location |
Madrid, Spain
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20264
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
08/01/25 to 01/04/26
|
| Past Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/08/25 to 07/01/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
UC3M Building- Leganes Campus
Students applying for programs in Spain must have a valid, useable passport at the time of application. Passports must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
A NOTE TO ALL UC3M APPLICANTS: The program dates above for the Fall/Spring semester at UC3M include an additional 30 days before the start of the program and an additional 15 days after the program end date. The academic dates are typically early September through mid-December (for Fall semester) and mid-January through early June (for Spring semester).
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Everywhere you turn there is something to see, do, and taste in the bustling multicultural capital city of Madrid. Eat at the world’s oldest restaurant, Sobrino de Botin, enjoy world-famous churros at the Chocolateria San Gines, and sample tapas all over the city. Walk through the meticulously groomed palace gardens, catch a flamenco show, or attend a world-class futbol match. And don’t leave without visiting el Parque del Buen Retiro, el Rastro, and the Golden Triangle of Art museums (the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza).
UC3M is located on the southern edge of Madrid and is made up of five campuses. Purdue students spend most of their time at Leganes (School of Engineering) and Getafe (School of Law and Social Sciences; School of Humanities, Communication, and Library Sciences).
Students have the opportunity to take classes in English while living alongside local students to fully immerse themselves in Spanish culture. Students attend an orientation program at the start of the semester; these “Welcome Days” are an opportunity for you to settle in at UC3M and meet other international and Spanish students.
We offer both exchange and co-sponsored study abroad programs at UC3M. Not sure which option is right for you? Click this link for a comparison of the two programs.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Students applying for programs in Spain must have a valid, useable passport at the time of application. Passports must be valid for 1 year after the program end date.
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
Due to the popularity of this exchange program, non-resident students should consider applying for the CIEE-Madrid: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid program, which is academically the same but financially the better option.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Science]
Specifically from:
AAE, BME, CHE, ECE, EEE, ENE, ME, MSE (ENGR), CS, STAT (SCI)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Language of Instruction: English & Spanish
Semester Course Load: 24 ECTS (12 Purdue credit hours)
This academically rigorous institution is intellectually demanding and requires an independent approach to course work.
Housing
UC3M offers on-campus housing or recommendations for apartment housing. Students will organize housing independently before arriving on-campus.
Students interested in on-campus housing will complete an application to stay in residence halls in Getafe or Leganes. Full-year students have on-campus housing priority, so availability may be limited. For more information on residence housing, visit this link.
UC3M also has an accomodation website that lists reliable housing agencies, if students are looking to find apartment-style housing. There are multiple options, from shared apartments with other students to host families.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,100.00 |
| Housing |
$3,500.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$250.00 |
| Visa |
$170.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$2,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$2,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester |
Sep 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
