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From exciting travel adventures to gaining a worldly perspective in a globalized society, study abroad is an essential part of the college experience. Suffolk offers the unique opportunity to earn an American degree while studying at our campus in Spain. You can stay for however many semesters you want, but we'll warn you: Students who study in Madrid rarely want to return home!
Whether you're already bilingual or just watched Dora the Explorer as a kid, there's no better way to practice your Spanish than by using it every day. You'll be amazed at how much you'll improve in just a few short months.
Think long-term about jumping into your dream job. In today's globalized workforce, employers love seeing study abroad experience on a résumé. Plus, you can even gain valuable work experience in Spain with our internship program.
Take advantage of lower tuition fees. It's true: A semester at Suffolk University Madrid Campus has a lower tuition rate than a semester in Boston. And, most of your financial aid will travel with you.
Discover new and exciting foods. Learn the secret ingredient that makes paella so delicious, how to flip a tortilla de patata, and the art of getting free food at tapas bars.
Step out of your comfort zone! College is your time to be brave, try new things, and challenge yourself. There's no better feeling than the accomplishment you'll feel once you learn to navigate through a foreign city...without Google Maps.
Gain independence and learn self-reliance. During your time abroad, you might end up in some new situations. But once you make it out the other side, those experiences will shape you forever. And of course, you'll have some great stories to share.
Did we mention, no Friday classes? Our course schedules are designed to let students maximize their weekends. Take a short flight somewhere in Europe for a quick getaway, or find Madrid's hidden gems.
When you study at our Madrid campus, you'll learn to live in a new culture. Why do Spaniards eat dinner at 10pm? How do we take a proper siesta? What are those processions during Holy Week all about? Get the answers to all these questions and more as you live like a local.
Make friends for life around the world. Suffolk Madrid students hail from around the globe, and you'll make new friends while traveling, too. Having friends from all over = Free places to stay when you travel!
Even if you're not a Spanish major, you can still study in Spain! At SUMC, we offer classes that are applicable to every major, so chances are good you'll find courses that help you graduate on time. Plus, you can even do an internship while in Madrid to gain even more international experience.
We get that you'll want to explore as much as possible while studying abroad. That's why, when you study at Suffolk Madrid, you have two trips included in your activity fee: the Welcome Trip when you arrive and one weekend excursion to an exciting European destination. Previous destinations have included Berlin, Lisbon, Rome, and Budapest.
You'll never be bored while studying in Madrid. When you're not busy with classes or soaking up Spanish culture, get involved in the wide variety of extracurricular activities and clubs available at SUMC. From sports and volunteer opportunities to cultural organizations and creative collectives, you'll easily find other students who enjoy the same things you do.
You'll quickly find that SUMC staff will feel like your new family. Everyone on our staff knows what it's like to live and study abroad, and we're here to help you make that transition as smooth as possible. We'll help you get a metro pass, find your way around Madrid, give you travel advice, and even give you insider tips on where to find the best paella in Madrid.
We know that where you live is almost as important as where you study. That's why we offer two options for housing. For students looking to live in community with their friends, you can live in our modern and upscale residence hall just a short walk from campus. For those seeking a more immersive experience abroad, live with one of our host families.
Madrid is one of Europe's trendiest destinations for a reason. Students who come here are pleasantly surprised at all there is to do. Go for a run in Retiro Park, visit the Real Madrid soccer stadium, or soak up one of the world's best art collections at the Prado Museum. Browse for treasures at the flea market in El Rastro, and explore the winding cobblestone lanes of Malasaña. LGBTQ+ students feel right at home in the Chueca neighborhood, and theater buffs can always catch a show in La Latina for under 10€.
Where better to study International Relations than at an international campus? Students who major in IR can complete their full degree at our Madrid campus. Get even more experience by taking classes that have an internship component.
Who said you had to choose between our Boston or Madrid campuses? All Suffolk students have the opportunity to begin their freshman year in the Madrid campus, and study here for up to two years before completing their degree in Boston. The coursework you would complete in Madrid is the same as that of Boston, so your credits transfer seamlessly.
When you study in Madrid, the city is your classroom. Go off-campus and take your Art History class at the world-renowned Prado Museum, which houses masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and more. In our History of Spain course, visit spectacular palaces to really visualize the impact the monarchy has on the country.
Our goal is for you to experience as much as possible during your time in Spain. Our focus on experiential learning means that you'll even have the chance to travel and visit other regions as part of your coursework. Astronomy students visit the highest telescope in Europe (which just happens to be in the Canary Islands). Biology students do fieldwork in the Basque Country. Where will your experience take you?
Suffolk University Madrid also offers a summer session with classes for various majors, including business, government, math & statistics, astronomy, and of course, Spanish. Join us from mid-May to mid-June, and spend the summer traveling around Spain as you work towards your major (or just pick up extra credits). Spain is the world's third most-visted country, and according to the World Economic Forum, it's the world's best country to visit. See for yourself what makes it so popular, and use Madrid as a base from which to explore the rest of Europe and northern Africa.
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