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Madrid, Spain (IES Semester Program)

SPAIN

IES Semester in Madrid

MADRID

Geographical and political center of Spain
Home of Spain's finest museums, theater and film
Ideal base for travel throughout Spain

DATES

January to June --OR--
September to December

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

IES Madrid program Web site
Center on campus of University of Madrid
80-90 U.S. students

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

IES Madrid program*
Orientation and intensive Spanish
Field trips and cultural activities
25 courses in language, humanities, and social sciences taught in Spanish for IES students only
University of Madrid course with Spanish students (spring only)
Optional unpaid internship in public or private organization

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

COURSE LOAD

Fall program requires enrollment in Spanish language course and IES center courses
- 16 IU credits
Spring program requires enrollment in Spanish language course and a combination of IES center courses AND either a university course or internship

16 IU credits

16 IU credits in combination of 4 IES courses and a 3-credit University of Madrid course

HOUSING

Spanish homes

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you

are a student at any IU campus who is making normal academic progress,
are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college,
have taken or are enrolled in at least fourth semester Spanish (for fall) or fifth semester (for Spring), and
have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.

ESTIMATED FALL 2009 COSTS

Fee paid to IU: $650
Fee paid to IES by IU students: $15,200* (tuition, health insurance, room and some meals)
Other meals: $2,050
Initial prepayment of $500 due April 6 for fall 2009; Nov. for spring 2010.
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.
* Special Discounted IES fee for IU students

FINANCIAL AID

IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
IES Need-based, Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available. Visit IES Web site at www.iesabroad.org and select “Scholarships” from the top navigation bar.
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall 2009: March 2, 2009
Spring 2010: September 2009

IU committee screens applications for IES final approval. Notification of application status sent electronically within four weeks of application deadline.

How to Apply for this Program

Last updated: February 17, 2009
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu