The Universidad Pontificia Comillas is one of the top business schools in Spain. It is a private, Jesuit university located in downtown Madrid.
It is one of the oldest institutions in the history of Spanish universities with decades of proven success in training business professionals.
ICADE School of Business and Economics ranks 3rd in Spain's best schools of Business Administration ranking.
Visit ICADE's website for incoming exchange students for more details.
Madrid is the capital of Spain, the seat of the government and the most important financial and cultural center in the country.
It has the 3rd largest GDP in the European Union. It has been voted the 10th most livable city in the world.
Madrid has modern amenities, but has retained a historic look. Madrid is also home to palaces, world famous museums, incredible plazas and parks.
Fall Semester
Recommended Arrival: A week before classes begin
Orientation: Late August
Semester Dates: Early September - Early December
Exams: Mid - Late December
Spring Semester
Recommended Arrival: A week before classes begin
Orientation: Mid January
Semester Dates: Mid January - Mid May
Vacation: Early - Mid April (1 week)
Exams: Early - Mid May
The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is close to the median cost.
The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is lower.