Program Details
Location
Madrid,
Spain
Term
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Housing
Apartment
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
2.8
Language Prerequisite
No Language Prerequisite
About
College of Science & Engineering exchange programs offers students the opportunity to take engineering and science courses taught in English at science and engineering universities abroad.
This program is coordinated by the College of Science & Engineering. You must apply for the program through the College of Science & Engineering.
You receive transfer credit for the courses you take. Your grades do not factor into your University of Minnesota GPA. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's Academic Policies for more information.
Program Model
Application Deadline
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 2.8 GPA. Application deadline mid-September for spring semester, mid-March for summer. You must apply through the College of Science & Engineering.
Academics
Study at the engineering school of the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, a small hands-on campus in the heart of Madrid. Comillas offers commonly needed second year science and engineering coursework in English. The program is also open to students beyond their second year, if they can benefit from the classes being offered. Visiting students can also study Spanish and other topics. Interested students should review the available curriculum with the College of Science and Engineering
After you've chosen a program and identified the courses you want to take, departmental and college advisers can evaluate whether or not the course work can be used toward your major or to meet other requirements. Typical UofM equivalent credits: 26–30 for academic year; 13–15 for spring semester. You must take at least 12 credits per semester.
More Information
Applicants for this exchange must be endorsed by the College of Science and Engineering. For additional information, check out the program-specific CSE Engineering Exchange: Spain website and/or contact CSE International Programs.
Program Fee
Spring 2024 Cost of Participation
Program fees include tuition and international health insurance. Housing and meals are paid in Spain. Airfare and personal expenses are additional.
Spring 2024
CSE Exchange in Spain: Comillas U Pontificia, MadridSpring Semester 2024 |
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Program Fee
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| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $9,520 |
| International health insurance | $300 |
| Housing and/or meals | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $10,220 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $10,220 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $1,500 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documents | $200 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,850 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $100 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $6,000 |
| Essential daily living expenses | $1,900 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $8,000 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $20,070 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,000 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
It is your responsibility to apply directly to the College of Science & Engineering and your host institution. Be sure to work with CSE to give yourself enough time to prepare the required documents. Once you have been accepted by CSE and your host institution, you may proceed with the LAC online application process. Please contact CSE International Programs with questions about applying for this CSE exchange.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Apply
Once CSE has nominated you for the program, you will receive a link to the Learning Abroad Center's application system by email. You must complete this application to enter yourself in the Learning Abroad Center's system. This ensures that you retain your UofM student status while abroad, as well as access to financial aid, international insurance, etc.
Complete
Once you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received and that you are now in the Learning Abroad Center's system. Once you are accepted to your host university, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which will include the following items:
- First Step
- Confirmation and Payment Agreement
- Health Information Form
- University of Minnesota Release and Waiver
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the confirmation checklist assigned to you. You should also continue working with CSE and your host institution for pre-departure considerations.