Spain (Madrid) - Spanish Language & Literature

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Experience one of the liveliest cities in the world: Madrid, Spain. Spanish Language and Literature encompasses two college-level undergraduate programs for six credits each (June or July), OR one intensive program for twelve credits (June and July combined).

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Spain (Madrid)

Summary

Location: Madrid, Spain

Dates: June 2 - June 27, 2025 (Session 1)
July 1 - July 24, 2025 (Session 2)*

*The last day of classes will be July 24. July 25 is a bank holiday in Spain; students will have the option to review their exams on July 28, if they choose. They will be able to stay with their homestay family until July 29, 2025.

You may select one or both terms. Students may arrive at their homestay family one day before classes begin and leave one day after classes end.

Credits Offered: 6 CREDITS

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Program Fee: $1,500 (estimate per session) includes homestay housing, breakfast & dinner, excursions, cultural events, transportation card, administrative fee, and international health and travel insurance. Tuition and airfare are not included in the program fee. All students are responsible for arriving at their study abroad location by the first day of the program; this may mean flying the day before.

If you wish to participate in both sessions, please contact us for the program fee information.

Payment Schedule: $350 application fee and deposit is due on or before March 14, 2025. **Please do not provide a deposit until you have applied and been accepted to our program! You will receive an acceptance email from our office confirming next steps.**

Program Fee Balance: $1,150 (estimate) is due on or before March 28, 2025. Payments must be made with certified check or money order only. NO CASH, PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Payments should be dropped off in person at the Office of Education Abroad during office hours.

Students are responsible for meeting the payment deadline regardless of funding source, i.e. Macaulay Opportunities Fund, scholarships, loans, or any other type of financial aid. Late fees will be applied to all delayed payments.

Financial Aid: Please be sure to meet with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your particular financial aid package.

Scholarships: In addition to the Gilman Scholarship, students should visit our Scholarships and Finances Page for more opportunities.

Students interested in applying for the Gilman scholarship should email Stephen Lassonde at ops@hunter.cuny.edu.

Program Description

Spanish Language and Literature encompasses two college-level undergraduate programs for six credits each (June or July), OR one intensive program for twelve credits (June and July combined). We will experience one of the liveliest cities in the world: Madrid, Spain. We will visit ancient places such as Segovia from the Roman days; Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Europe; Avila, the medieval world city and more. All participants live with local families. Life with a host family is an integral part of the program, since it provides insights into Spanish culture and a daily opportunity for language practice that is not easily gained in any other way.

Prerequisites, Credits, and Grades

Prerequisites

SPAN 101 or equivalent. If the required prerequisites do not appear on your transcript, you may contact the faculty member for a Faculty Prerequisites Waiver, which should be submitted with your transcript as part of your application to the Office of Education Abroad.

  • In addition to completing the study abroad application forms, those wishing to apply must meet with an advisor in the Spanish department to discuss the courses they would take abroad.
  • Please let the advisor in the Spanish department and the Office of Education Abroad know if you are interested in pursuing the intensive 12-Credit option.

All applicants must fulfill the general eligibility requirements along with this program's prerequisites.

Available Courses

Course Descriptions - Summer 2025

Hunter College Spanish faculty can provide advisement and information about selecting courses.

Credits & Grades

Students in this program will receive both credits and letter grades. Grades will count toward their Hunter GPA.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Item Cost
Tuition (6 credits, calculated at the undergraduate, in state rate) $1,830
Program Fee (estimate) $1,500
Not included in Program Fee (estimates):
Airfare $1,200
Meals
 $550
Other Personal Expenses $100
TOTAL (estimate) $5,180

Further Inquiries and Faculty

Academic Inquiries

Department of Romance Languages
Office: Hunter West, Room 1341
Phone: 212-772-4760

Administrative Inquiries
Education Abroad Office, Room E1447
edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu
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