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CSE Exchange in Spain: Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid

Europe

Study at the engineering school of the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, a small hands-on campus in the heart of Madrid, through the College of Science & Engineering.

This program is open to students from the College of Science & Engineering only.

Program Details

Location
Location
Madrid, Spain
Term
Term
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Housing
Housing
Apartment
Sponsor
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering

Program Eligibility

Student Type
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
GPA
2.8
Language Prerequisite
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

Exchange
University Study

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, Madrid

Spring Semester 2024

Program Fee

  • UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad
  • Billed through UofM account
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

  • Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
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

  • UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
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.