Madrid: What's Included

Student arriving before 6 p.m. on the start date of their program will be greeted at the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) by a friendly CEA representative, who will take you to your CEA housing.

• A worry-free start to your CEA program
• Added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in Paris

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff host a reception, where you'll meet your group, as well as go over what you need to know about living in Madrid and attending your host academic institution. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• City tour
• U.S. Embassy presentation
• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees, at the academic institution in Madrid on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Our Madrid staff resides and works locally in Madrid. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings.

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons, sports clubs or volunteer opportunities
• Advocates for you on academic and housing issues

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” in Madrid.

• Standard CEA Housing
• Apartment
• Additional Fee Options
  
  • Homestay
• Alternate Housing
• Independent Living

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of Madrid, giving you a deeper understanding of Spain as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Overnight Cordoba and Seville
• Toledo
• Segovia
• Granada
• El Escorial & Valle de los Caídos
• Salamanca
• And more!

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with Madrid's culture. Examples include:

• Chocolate con churros
• Prado Museum
• Royal Palace and Gardens
• Organized language exchanges with local Spanish students
• And more!

CEA's Madrid Staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates and other CEA students in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Flamenco dance class
• Photo contests
• Tortilla contests
• Movie night
• Tapas Dinner
• Flamenco Show
• Sport competitions

As a student in Madrid you'll have opportunities to meet with locals, share in the Spanish way of life, and do some good by volunteering your time and contributing to the community.

• Tour around Madrid to talk and share some coffee and food with homeless
• Assist the elderly
• Teach English to children

The CEA Global Campus in Madrid offers many opportunities for students to actively engage in the local culture through in- and out-of-class activities, tours, lectures and workshops.

• Access to the Congress of Deputies
• Access to the Spanish Senate
• Visits to the main Madrid museums, such as Prado Museum, Thyssen, Reina Sofia, etc.
• Visit to a typical Spanish Market
• Meet with business and marketing professionals at their work sites
• Tastings of wine, bread, spices and other typical Spanish delights in our Food and Wine class
• Round table at the Global Campus with Comunidad de Madrid government congressmen
• Environmental friendly places, such as windmills, having the opportunity of talking to the workers
• Talk with windmill workers about environmentally-friendly occupations and practices

The CEA office provides you with access to Wi-Fi, student lounge, access to library and more.

• Wi-Fi
• Café
• Student Lounge
• Library

Your host institution offers additional services as part of your study abroad program. Your CEA site specialist can go over with you what those are in detail, as can your international staff once you arrive.

• Free Wi-Fi at the Global Campus
• Cafeteria at Antonio de Nebrija University
• Libraries at both campuses
• And more…

It's important to stay connected while abroad, so CEA has arranged for you to have a cell phone to use during your time in Madrid. We've covered the rental and shipping fees and incoming calls are always free, so you only pay for the calls you make! Just be sure to order your phone before you leave home so you can take it with you.

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

Additional Options
CEA also provides the following opportunity, which does require an additional fee:

• BlackBerry Rental
• Local Spanish phone number, unlimited emails, BlackBerry Messenger, 100MB web browsing, and option to text
• Review this offer in detail once you've applied as a part of the "Review Cell Phone Rental Offer" line item on your MyCEA Account To-Do List

As a benefit to studying abroad with CEA in Madrid we have provided you a transportation pass to help you get to know your new host city even better.

• Discover Madrid when you first arrive for free
• 10-trip metro-bus ticket

Here's a quick rundown of additional items included in your CEA Madrid program.

Additional Options
CEA also provides the following opportunity, which does require an additional fee:

• Spanish Wireless USB Data Card
• Connect wirelessly to the Internet with 5GB of data usage per month for a flat fee (Overage charges will apply)
• Review this offer in detail once you've applied as a part of the "Review Cell Phone Rental Offer" line item on your MyCEA Account To-Do List

Our admissions team will assist you in finding the program that best fits your needs, locating funding to offset the cost of your program, and taking the right steps to prepare for international travel and education abroad. They also will assist you in preparing arrangements with your home institution for the credit transfer process, which is ultimately your school's decision. Whether it's how to use the transportation system in Madrid or how to use your ATM card, we'll help you make the most of your studies abroad.

• Admissions Counselors
• Site Specialists
• Student Account Coordinators

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets for Madrid
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions in Madrid, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online map of Madrid showing location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account to help you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with STA Travel to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. STA Travel is known for offering college students amazing travel fares and easy and flexible booking options.

• Flexibility in booking
• Discount Cards
• Rail Passes
• Access to STA travel experts for planning help

The same site specialist who helped you plan for your program in Madrid is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts

Once you complete your CEA program, you will receive one official transcript from your academic institution in Madrid as a part of your program price. You may opt to have this transcript automatically sent to your home institution 90 days after completion of your program and payment of any/all outstanding fees.

• Be sure to elect this option when applying, OR
• Fill out the CEA Transcript Release Form

Many of our alumni stay actively involved in international travel (having been bitten by the bug, how could you not?) and choose to stay in touch with faculty, staff and friends from their time in Madrid. We invite you to share your experiences with others.

• Stay connected to your new friends and CEA Madrid staff via CEA's Facebook page and Group pages
• Share your expertise with prospective study abroad students via CEA's Study Abroad blog, e-mail Marketing@GoWithCEA.com to submit a post
• Coming soon: Alumni Ambassador Program

Why not? Go again and we'll give you an alumni price. (But you better send us photos this time!)

• Go Again study abroad program discount

Our admissions team will assist you in finding the program that best fits your needs, locating funding to offset the cost of your program, and taking the right steps to prepare for international travel and education abroad. They also will assist you in preparing arrangements with your home institution for the credit transfer process, which is ultimately your school's decision. Whether it's how to use the transportation system in Madrid or how to use your ATM card, we'll help you make the most of your studies abroad.

• Admissions Counselors
• Site Specialists
• Student Account Coordinators

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets for Madrid
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions in Madrid, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online map of Madrid showing location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account to help you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with STA Travel to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. STA Travel is known for offering college students amazing travel fares and easy and flexible booking options.

• Flexibility in booking
• Discount Cards
• Rail Passes
• Access to STA travel experts for planning help

Student arriving before 6 p.m. on the start date of their program will be greeted at the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) by a friendly CEA representative, who will take you to your CEA housing.

• A worry-free start to your CEA program
• Added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in Paris

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff host a reception, where you'll meet your group, as well as go over what you need to know about living in Madrid and attending your host academic institution. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• City tour
• U.S. Embassy presentation
• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees, at the academic institution in Madrid on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Our Madrid staff resides and works locally in Madrid. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings.

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons, sports clubs or volunteer opportunities
• Advocates for you on academic and housing issues

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” in Madrid.

• Standard CEA Housing
• Apartment
• Additional Fee Options
  
  • Homestay
• Alternate Housing
• Independent Living

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of Madrid, giving you a deeper understanding of Spain as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Overnight Cordoba and Seville
• Toledo
• Segovia
• Granada
• El Escorial & Valle de los Caídos
• Salamanca
• And more!

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with Madrid's culture. Examples include:

• Chocolate con churros
• Prado Museum
• Royal Palace and Gardens
• Organized language exchanges with local Spanish students
• And more!

CEA's Madrid Staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates and other CEA students in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Flamenco dance class
• Photo contests
• Tortilla contests
• Movie night
• Tapas Dinner
• Flamenco Show
• Sport competitions

As a student in Madrid you'll have opportunities to meet with locals, share in the Spanish way of life, and do some good by volunteering your time and contributing to the community.

• Tour around Madrid to talk and share some coffee and food with homeless
• Assist the elderly
• Teach English to children

The CEA Global Campus in Madrid offers many opportunities for students to actively engage in the local culture through in- and out-of-class activities, tours, lectures and workshops.

• Access to the Congress of Deputies
• Access to the Spanish Senate
• Visits to the main Madrid museums, such as Prado Museum, Thyssen, Reina Sofia, etc.
• Visit to a typical Spanish Market
• Meet with business and marketing professionals at their work sites
• Tastings of wine, bread, spices and other typical Spanish delights in our Food and Wine class
• Round table at the Global Campus with Comunidad de Madrid government congressmen
• Environmental friendly places, such as windmills, having the opportunity of talking to the workers
• Talk with windmill workers about environmentally-friendly occupations and practices

The CEA office provides you with access to Wi-Fi, student lounge, access to library and more.

• Wi-Fi
• Café
• Student Lounge
• Library

Your host institution offers additional services as part of your study abroad program. Your CEA site specialist can go over with you what those are in detail, as can your international staff once you arrive.

• Free Wi-Fi at the Global Campus
• Cafeteria at Antonio de Nebrija University
• Libraries at both campuses
• And more…

It's important to stay connected while abroad, so CEA has arranged for you to have a cell phone to use during your time in Madrid. We've covered the rental and shipping fees and incoming calls are always free, so you only pay for the calls you make! Just be sure to order your phone before you leave home so you can take it with you.

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

Additional Options
CEA also provides the following opportunity, which does require an additional fee:

• BlackBerry Rental
• Local Spanish phone number, unlimited emails, BlackBerry Messenger, 100MB web browsing, and option to text
• Review this offer in detail once you've applied as a part of the "Review Cell Phone Rental Offer" line item on your MyCEA Account To-Do List

As a benefit to studying abroad with CEA in Madrid we have provided you a transportation pass to help you get to know your new host city even better.

• Discover Madrid when you first arrive for free
• 10-trip metro-bus ticket

Here's a quick rundown of additional items included in your CEA Madrid program.

Additional Options
CEA also provides the following opportunity, which does require an additional fee:

• Spanish Wireless USB Data Card
• Connect wirelessly to the Internet with 5GB of data usage per month for a flat fee (Overage charges will apply)
• Review this offer in detail once you've applied as a part of the "Review Cell Phone Rental Offer" line item on your MyCEA Account To-Do List

The same site specialist who helped you plan for your program in Madrid is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts

Once you complete your CEA program, you will receive one official transcript from your academic institution in Madrid as a part of your program price. You may opt to have this transcript automatically sent to your home institution 90 days after completion of your program and payment of any/all outstanding fees.

• Be sure to elect this option when applying, OR
• Fill out the CEA Transcript Release Form

Many of our alumni stay actively involved in international travel (having been bitten by the bug, how could you not?) and choose to stay in touch with faculty, staff and friends from their time in Madrid. We invite you to share your experiences with others.

• Stay connected to your new friends and CEA Madrid staff via CEA's Facebook page and Group pages
• Share your expertise with prospective study abroad students via CEA's Study Abroad blog, e-mail Marketing@GoWithCEA.com to submit a post
• Coming soon: Alumni Ambassador Program

Why not? Go again and we'll give you an alumni price. (But you better send us photos this time!)

• Go Again study abroad program discount