The University of San Diego Madrid Center, established in 2014, is USD's first, permanent international location. The Center annually hosts approximately 200 undergraduate students taking a wide variety of courses including a 10-day Travel Seminar through Spain.
USD graduate programs from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, School of Law, and Knauss School of Business frequent the Madrid Center to engage students in immersive programs that offer unique international perspectives.
European Partners and alumni of USD use the Madrid Center as a hub to connect and build global relationships.
MADRID CENTER APPLICATION and INFORMATION
About
Undergraduate semester program at a glance:
- Convenient location in the heart of Madrid
- Live in a Homestay or Residence Hall
- Student worker positions available
- Academics (5-6 courses):
- 1 Spanish course (required, even for native speakers) - 3 units
- 1 Travel Seminar course (cost of travel included in program fee)-3 units
- 3-4 additional courses (core and business courses available)
- Internship options for academic credit
- Approved for GI Bill Benefits
Contact Us
For information about the USD Madrid Center, please contact the USD International Center in San Diego, internationalstudies@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4598.
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Facilities
- Learning Environment
- Learning Spaces
- Technology
The USD Madrid Center is a welcoming learning environment equipped with classrooms, a large auditorium space, formal study rooms, informal study areas, lockers, computer lab with printing capabilities and wi-fi. The Center is handicap accessible and available for use for academic programs or conferences.
Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at www.sandiego.edu/safety/documents/annualreport.pdf. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response stands and protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. To request a paper copy, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager via email at clery@sandiego.edu or by calling (619) 260-4768.