Business, Liberal Arts, and Sciences at Suffolk University in Madrid
What's Included
We invite you to study in Madrid with API at Suffolk University, where you can enroll in a broad array of classes in English, while still having the option of taking some courses in Spanish. Choose from courses from among the most popular U.S. majors (including AACSB-accredited business classes) that will transfer easily to your home university, while living in this vibrant and exciting Spanish capital city!
Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa
Dates & Fees
Session
Program Dates
Program Cost
Application Deadline
Extended Application Deadline
Payment Deadline
Spring
Jan, 2024 - May, 2024
$25,900
Oct 15, 2023
No Extension
Nov 14, 2023
Excursions
API students participate in 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.
Granada
Granada is one of the most enchanting cities in Spain. With more than a thousand years of recorded history, Granada enjoys one of Spain’s most important cultural and architectural patrimonies. Important sites in Granada include the Alhambra and the historical Moorish Albaicín quarter, both designated as World Heritage sites by the UNESCO.
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.
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 4 U.S. semester credits unless otherwise noted. Business classes are equivalent to 3 U.S. semester credits each.
Courses are available in a broad range of subjects, including:
Art History
Business
Communication and Media Studies
English Language & Literature
Economics
History
Physical & Life Sciences
Political History & Government
Psychology
Philosophy
Statistics & Math
Sociology
Spanish Language & Literature
Minimum enrollment is required for each course to be offered and no class is guaranteed, so students are encouraged to identify alternates. Please note that 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.
Caroline Mobley
Caroline Mobley will be your Program Coordinator and will help prepare you for your API program.
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María Angeles Garcia
María Angeles will be one of your Resident Directors in Madrid and will be a resource for you while in Spain!
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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!
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 required
Earn 3-4 semester credits
Placements vary per course/department
Placements located within 45 minute commute of city center
Deadlines earlier than academic program – apply early! (Spring: October 1; Fall: April 25)
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.
Courses at Suffolk University (Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences Program)
For the most up-to-date course availability and class syllabi for this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!
Courses at Suffolk University (Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences Program)
For the most up-to-date course availability and class syllabi for this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!
Courses at Suffolk University (Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences Program)
For the most up-to-date course availability and class syllabi for this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!
Transcript from U.S. accredited institution (Suffolk University)
AACSB accredited business courses
Apply early – classes fill quickly!
Housing
We can’t wait to welcome you to Madrid! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.
API’s housing options have been curated with you in mind. We offer housing that has been Visited & Verified™ by API, with a focus on student comfort, safety, and location.
