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Exchange (Bilateral) Spain: Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
(Outgoing Program)
Program Terms: |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
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Homepage: | Click to visit |
Dates / Deadlines: |
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Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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Academic Year | 2021-2022 | 04/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
Fall | 2021 | 04/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
Spring | 2022 | 11/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
Fact Sheet: |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10344 Program Type:
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Exchange (Bilateral) |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10345 Language of Instruction:
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English and Foreign Language |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10346 Housing Options:
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Apartment, Dorm/On-Campus, Home-Stay |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10347 Minimum GPA:
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3.0 |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10348 Class Standing:
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Junior, Senior, Sophomore |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10357 Areas of Study:
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Accounting, Business, Communication, Economics, Finance, Journalism, Political Science, Spanish |
Glossary entry for program parameter 11033 UW-W Recommended program for:
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Political Science |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10971 Target Language:
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Spanish |
Program Description: |
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Carlos III University
Madrid, Spain
Location | Madrid, Spain |
Academic Focus | Across the Curriculum. |
Eligibility | All Majors, 3.0 GPA |
Terms | Fall, Spring, Year |
Language of Instruction | English, Spanish |
Partner Website | Click Here |
Studying at Carlos III University of Madrid offers students a unique opportunity to take a wide variety of courses in English and/or Spanish while experiencing Spanish culture and an international campus and environment. It was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing an efficient, high-quality public undergraduate and graduate education. The philosophy that has guided the university since its origins is one of creating responsible, free-thinking people with a sensitivity to social problems and an involvement in the concept of progress based on freedom, justice and tolerance.
Academics
The University of Carlos III is a public university, ranked one of the best in Spain is committed to research excellence, quality teaching, international profile, and value placed on effort and individual merit. The University has three campuses; the Getafe Campus focusing on Law and Social Sciences, The Leganes Campus focusing on Engineering, and finally Colmenarejo campus focusing on Humanities.Students of all majors are eligible to participate in this exchange. Carlos III offers a variety of courses in English in the areas of business, communication, and social sciences. Students with high advanced Spanish language skills may enroll in courses taught in Spanish to earn credit in Spanish or other academic areas. Students at all levels of Spanish proficiency may elect to take 1-2 Spanish courses in the Language Center for an additional fee (approximately $325 per course). For complete course information, click here. While a wide range of courses are taught in English, prior knowledge of Spanish is recommended.
Accommodation
Exchange students have many options for student housing. They are able to share a flat, reside in a university dorm, or live with a host family.The University itself has three dorm options for students, one at each campus. They all aim to provide a true home away from home for students during their university stay. For this reason, as well as covering the basic needs of food and rest, the residence halls also offer cultural activities, forums and get-togethers which contribute to the personal development of the residents. For more information on accommodation at Carlos III, click here.
Student Life and Surroundings
Madrid is the capital of Spain with wide range of cultural, sports and leisure activities, with many museums, shopping, nightlife, parks and gardens, as well as amusement parks. The capital has a rich historic and artistic heritage; it is home to some of the best art museums in the world.Madrid is a welcoming city which makes it possible to turn your university stay into an unforgettable experience. It is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe and it holds a great attraction for students from all over the world. Traveling throughout Spain is easy from Madrid, and it is located near the monumental cities of Segovia and Toledo.
Exchange students take advantage of their free time by utilizing campus facilities like saunas, fitness centers, courts, swimming pool, and a climbing wall. Also students use their weekends to explore surrounding areas in Spain as well as visit other European countries with rather inexpensive air and train tickets.
Cost of Attendance, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
Exchange programs are affordable study abroad options that allow students to pay UW-W tuition while studying abroad. As with all approved study abroad programs, UW-W financial aid can be used on this program. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Grant for Study Abroad, and UW-W and external study abroad scholarships are available.UW-W tuition, as well as the Global Experiences Application Fee and CISI international insurance, are billed to the student’s UW-W account. Other expenses are paid individually (e.g. living expenses) or to the host university (e.g. accommodation).
Estimated Cost of Attendance (per semester)
Billed by UW-Whitewater | |
Tuition* | 3,830 |
Application/Administration Fee | 225 |
Contingency Fee | 50 |
CISI insurance | 175 |
Subtotal | $4,280 |
Additional Estimated Expenses | |
Passport and Passport Photos | 150 |
Spanish Student Visa | 160 |
Round-Trip Airfare | 1,200 |
Accommodation** | 3,000 |
Meals | 2,000 |
Books/Supplies | 300 |
Personal/Miscellaneous | 1,500 |
Subtotal | $8,310 |
Total*** | $12,590 |
**Accommodation is an estimate; individual options may vary
***For comparison, the UW-W Financial Aid office estimates the cost of attendance on the UW-W campus for one semester to be $7,300
Passport and Visa Requirements
Students will need a passport to study abroad that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of their program. Students must also apply for a student visa to study in Spain prior to arrival.Key Dates
Term | Application Deadline | Term Dates |
Academic Year | April 1 | Early September to late May |
Fall Semester | April 1 | Early September to late December or mid January |
Spring Semester | October 15 | Late January to late May |
Contacts
Office of Global ExperiencesOffice: McCutchan 204
Phone: 262-472-5759
Email: studyabroad@uww.edu
UWW Faculty Exchange Ambassador
Alicia de Gregorio
Department of Languages and Literatures
Office: Laurentide 3126
Tel: 262-472-5071
Email: degregoa@uww.edu