Madrid, Spain
Madrid’s influence in politics, education, science, entertainment, media, fashion, and arts make it an important international metropolis, and the major hub in southern Europe. Spain’s capital city is also its largest, with a historic center dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, and world-renowned art museums. A huge variety of tapas bars, dance shows, concerts, parks, soccer matches, bustling neighborhoods and contemporary theater and cinema make it a lively place to live and learn.
Accommodations
Housing
Shared Apartments
Students can live with other CIEE students in apartments that have single or double rooms and shared bathrooms. Utilities, cleaning, laundry facilities and internet access are included.
Commuting
Shared apartments are located in central Madrid. All students will be living within a 30 minute or less commute via public transportation to the CIEE Global Institute.
Meals
Meals are not included. Students prepare meals in their shared kitchen apartments or purchase affordable meals in their neighborhood at supermarkets, cafeterias, etc.
Excursions
Students in Madrid can...
- Explore beyond Madrid with day trips to the medieval city of Toledo or other UNESCO World Heritage cities such as Alcalá de Henares
- Soak up Spanish culture with museum visits, dance workshops, urban art and graffiti tours and popular neighborhood visits in Lavapiés, Malasaña or La Latina
- Is the outdoors more your style? Try kayaking, snow walking or hiking in the outskirts of Madrid city.