What's Included

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

@api Online System

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

API Center

On-Site Orientation

Excursions

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Resident Directors

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Tutoring

Housing (including meals and laundry)

Language and Culture Tools

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program

View all opportunities and amenities

Application Requirements

Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Open all levels of Spanish speakers
Completed API application
University Approval Form
One letter of recommendation
Official transcript
Additional supplemental materials
Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa

Dates & Fees

Session	Program Dates	Program Cost	Application Deadline	Extended Application Deadline	Payment Deadline
Fall	Sep 2, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021	$20,800	May 1, 2021	No Extension	May 15, 2021
Academic Year	Sep, 2021 - May, 2022	$40,600	May 1, 2021	No Extension	May 15, 2021
Spring	Jan 14, 2022 - May 6, 2022	$20,800	Oct 15, 2021	No Extension	Nov 1, 2021

Excursions

API students participate excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Madrid programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
Salamanca

Salamanca is one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Golden sandstone has lent itself to every major architectural style from Romanesque to Baroque. The Plaza Mayor is one of the most beautiful town squares in Spain.
Camino de Santiago

The Way of St James in a nutshell!

We’ll become real pilgrims for a day, and visit two of the main cities in our region: León (cradle of parliamentarism and home of the Holy Grail) and Astorga (home of the Maragatos).

Segovia

Segovia is a characteristic Old Castilian town that rose to importance under the Romans. Entering the city, all roads converge to one of the largest ancient structures remaining in Spain – the 2,000-year old Roman aqueduct. Following the winding roads through town, the cathedral tower and the beautiful medieval tower, as well as the Alcázar, rise above the city with majesty and grace.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
Salamanca

Salamanca is one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Golden sandstone has lent itself to every major architectural style from Romanesque to Baroque. The Plaza Mayor is one of the most beautiful town squares in Spain.
Camino de Santiago

The Way of St James in a nutshell!

We’ll become real pilgrims for a day, and visit two of the main cities in our region: León (cradle of parliamentarism and home of the Holy Grail) and Astorga (home of the Maragatos).
Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares is a city located in the northeast of Madrid. It is known for the University of Alcalá, which is located in buildings from the 16th Century inside the old town. Among them is the auditorium, a room with an elaborate Mudejar-style ceiling, where the King of Spain awards the Cervantes Prize for Literature every year. Nearby there is the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, where the famous author of Don Quixote lived.

Segovia

Segovia is a characteristic Old Castilian town that rose to importance under the Romans. Entering the city, all roads converge to one of the largest ancient structures remaining in Spain – the 2,000-year old Roman aqueduct. Following the winding roads through town, the cathedral tower and the beautiful medieval tower, as well as the Alcázar, rise above the city with majesty and grace.
Toledo

Toledo, located south of Madrid, was declared ‘City of Mankind’s Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986. It was capital of Spain from mid-6th to the mid-16th centuries, as evidenced by its impressive medieval architecture. Known as the “City of the Three Cultures,” it served as a hub for Jews, Moors and Christians and has today become a symbol of religious tolerance. Walking through Toledo is like taking a magic journey into the past.
Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares is a city located in the northeast of Madrid. It is known for the University of Alcalá, which is located in buildings from the 16th Century inside the old town. Among them is the auditorium, a room with an elaborate Mudejar-style ceiling, where the King of Spain awards the Cervantes Prize for Literature every year. Nearby there is the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, where the famous author of Don Quixote lived.
Salamanca

Salamanca is one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Golden sandstone has lent itself to every major architectural style from Romanesque to Baroque. The Plaza Mayor is one of the most beautiful town squares in Spain.

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 12-18 credits per semester

This program is designed for students who wish to study abroad in Madrid primarily in English, while still having the option of taking some courses in Spanish. Students choose 3-5 courses per semester. Most classes are equivalent to four semester credits unless otherwise noted. Business classes are equivalent to three semester credits each.

Minimum enrollment is required for each course to be offered and no class is guaranteed. Students are encouraged to identify alternates and visit the API website for the most current course offerings. Additional fees are charged for courses that offer field trips or lab work.

COURSES WITH SPANISH STUDENTS

In addition to their classes at Suffolk University, students have the opportunity to enroll in classes with Spanish students at the neighboring Spanish University CEU San Pablo. While most classes at University CEU San Pablo are taught in Spanish and require at least one previous upper-division Spanish class (or equivalent proficiency) some classes may be available in English. Contact the API office for more information.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from Suffolk University upon completion of their program.

Suffolk University Madrid Campus is fully accredited as a branch campus of Suffolk University in Boston MA by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC). The Madrid Campus receives its own regular on-site accreditation reviews and fulfills the NEASC Principles of Good Practice in Overseas International Programs, as well as meeting the standards of NEASC’s Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

In Spain, Suffolk University Madrid Campus is authorized by the Consejería de Educación y Cultura de la Comunidad de Madrid, the official educational body within the Madrid regional government.

Maria Angeles Garcia

Maria will be one of your Resident Directors in Madrid and will be a resource for you while in Spain!
Quique Blanco Lopez

Quique will be one of your Resident Directors in Madrid and will be a resource for you while you are in Spain!
Erica Sowder

Erica Sowder will be your Program Manager and will help prepare you to go abroad!

Courses

Click Here to Find Classes

COURSE OFFERINGS

Name: Zaengle
Price range: $

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

API students participating in the Suffolk University Madrid program have the opportunity to participate in a credit-bearing internship to complement their academic studies. Placements are available in a variety of fields, including global business, communications and journalism, economics, government, history, management, marketing, philosophy (applied ethics), psychology, sociology, theater, science, and women’s and gender studies. Students must have a high level of Spanish language proficiency (minimum 5 semesters), as all placements are in Spanish businesses/organizations. The deadlines for the internships are earlier than the regular academic program, so students are encouraged to apply early. Contact the API office for more information.

5 semesters of Spanish
Earn 3-4 semester credits
Placements vary per course/department
Within 45 minute commute of city center
Deadlines earlier than academic program – apply early
Spring: October 1
Fall: April 25

CREDIT INFORMATION

Suffolk University (Madrid), which is a branch of the U.S. university by the same name located in Boston, MA, issues credit as U.S. university credits.

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

@api Online System

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

API Center

On-Site Orientation

Excursions

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Resident Directors

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Tutoring

Housing (including meals and laundry)

Language and Culture Tools

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program

Application Requirements

Fall

Toledo

Salamanca

Camino de Santiago

Academic Year

Segovia

Toledo

Salamanca

Camino de Santiago

Alcalá de Henares

Spring

Segovia

Toledo

Alcalá de Henares

Salamanca

What You’ll Study

Maria Angeles Garcia

Quique Blanco Lopez

Erica Sowder

COURSE OFFERINGS

Fall

Suffolk: Spanish Language & Literature Courses

Suffolk: Sociology Courses

Suffolk: Physical and Life Sciences Courses

Suffolk: Mathematics and Statistics Courses

Suffolk: Psychology Courses

Suffolk: Philosophy Courses

Suffolk: History Courses

Suffolk: Political Science and Government Courses

Suffolk: English Language and Literature; Linguistics Courses

Suffolk: Economics Courses

Suffolk: Creativity and Innovation Courses

Suffolk: Communication and Media Studies Courses

Suffolk: Business Courses

Suffolk: Art History Courses

Academic Year

Suffolk: Spanish Language & Literature Courses

Suffolk: Sociology Courses

Suffolk: Physical and Life Sciences Courses

Suffolk: Mathematics and Statistics Courses

Suffolk: Psychology Courses

Suffolk: Philosophy Courses

Suffolk: History Courses

Suffolk: Political Science and Government Courses

Suffolk: English Language and Literature; Linguistics Courses

Suffolk: Economics Courses

Suffolk: Creativity and Innovation Courses

Suffolk: Communication and Media Studies Courses

Suffolk: Business Courses

Suffolk: Art History Courses