Study in Spain

The Basics..

Be a part of one of Tulane’s oldest study abroad programs when you spend an academic year in Madrid. In this Tulane Study Abroad Program (TSAP), you will be enrolled in the prestigious Universidad Complutense de Madrid while you work towards your Tulane degree:

Tulane’s Resident Director in Madrid supports students on site. When students arrive, they are advised on choosing from hundreds of courses in a wide variety of fields, taken at University academic departments and the affiliated Universidades Reunidas Americanas program . All of your courses, grades, and credits travel back with you to Tulane when you participate in a TSAP.

Madrid itself offers students the rich diversity and cultural interest of a cosmopolitan European capital with a population of nearly five million. It is located at an altitude of 2,200 feet and on a clear day, the Sierra de Guardarrama is visible from the university campus. As the transportation hub of Spain, Madrid is also an excellent base for travel in-country and beyond.

When Can I Go?

The program Madrid starts with a one-month intensive Spanish language program in the city of Leon. Because of the Spanish semester schedule, students at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid study for the whole academic year:

Where Do I Live?

On the language program in Leon, you will live with Spanish families, the ideal place to immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture. Once in Madrid, you will live with Spanish roommates, selecting from a choice of student residence halls located around the various universities in the city.

What Are The Costs?

Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to help you with your budgeting (based on the conversion rate $1.25 = 1 Euro):

~ This includes the cost of Tulane tuition and the required Academic Support Service Fee. The cost of tuition for 2006-07 has yet to be determined. Students are billed through Tulane for tuition and the Academic Support Service Fee, as well as the required International Evacuation Insurance. Students on the TSAP in Spain are also billed by Tulane for the $900 activity fee, housing fees in Leon, and Madrid housing deposits (deposit amount varies by housing choice). Students pay all other costs directly as they occur.

* Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals, books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health and evacuation insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses. They do not include vacation travel.

Am I Eligible?

In order to apply for the TSAP in Madrid, you need to meet and maintain the following requirements:

All students must complete Tulane proficiency requirements the semester before starting a TSAP. Students who have ever been on disciplinary or honor board probation are not eligible to apply.

How Do I Apply?

Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary greatly, starting with the submission of your online TSAP application:

Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are strongly advised to submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from Tulane faculty, one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. After submitting their online application, students on immersion programs will also be instructed on setting up a language interview. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Upon conditional acceptance from the Center for International Studies, your application will be sent to the host program abroad. Final acceptance to study abroad is contingent upon this application and your ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through the semester before departure.

Getting started..

For more information about this program, visit the Universidad Complutense de Madridwebsite to determine if studying for a year in Madrid is right for you!