Spain: Universidad Pontificia Comillas- ICADE - Student Life

Fuente de la Cibeles: a great place to meet before a night out in the city.

Life in Madrid

Only in Madrid can you stroll through the lovely Retiro Park and enjoy the jugglers and mimes, treat yourself to "tapas" while taking in the exquisite design of the old Plaza Mayor, or view the paintings of Goya, Velasquez, and El Greco at the Prado Museum. Also Madrid's fabulous public transportation system makes conquering this exciting city easy!

Madrid truly lives up to its title as the city that never sleeps. Night-owls delight in Madrid as you are expected to eat and dance the night away, whether you're twenty years old or fifty years old. There is always something to do in Madrid no matter what time it is.

Housing and Meals

Partner students are responsible for making housing and meal arrangements independently. Several options are available.

Homestays

Full language integration happens in the home, as well as the classroom. During your semester in Madrid you have the optiong to live in a Spanish home. Your homestay allows you to experience the warmth and hospitality of Spain while improving your language skills. Once you have completed AU Abroad on-line pre-departure forms, AU Abroad Madrid on-site Coordinator will organize your living arrangements before you arrive. Students may be in single or double rooms. In the homestay, students enjoy breakfast, lunch, evening meals and, in most cases, weekly laundry.

Other housing options

The University Information Office at ICADE offers students all types of information and help with accommodation should they need it. Housing options may include:

Families
Residences
Apartments
Shared flats
Efficiency apartments
Any other type of accommodation

Click here for more information about housing in Madrid!

Schedule

ICADE at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas-Madrid program is available for Fall and Spring semester.

Fall Semester 2008

Arrival: Sept. 22
Orientation: Sept. 23-26
Classes begins: Sept. 29
End of classes: Dec. 19
Departure: Dec. 20

Spring Semester 2008

Arrival: Feb. 3
Orientation: Feb. 5-6
Regular coursework begins: Feb. 18
Spring break: March 15-24
End of classes: May 30
Final exams: June 2-6

* Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.