Study & Internship Semester in Madrid
As Spain’s political, cultural and business hub, Madrid offers diverse professional environments and networking opportunities. Interning here connects you directly with international companies, cultural institutions, and entrepreneurial startups.
As an internship student you will enroll in an internship seminar. Your 15 hours interning combined with a seminar, earns you valuable work experience and credit!
Work, Study, and Explore in the heart of Spain. Choosing a program here allows you the rich cultural experience of a Spanish international city!
Work 15 hours per week in a professional setting
Attend internship seminars on workplace readiness and global career strategies
Choose other courses to study at our Study Center
Earn academic credit while building your résumé
Your Semester Credits
Credits & Course Structure
During your semester in Madrid, you’ll combine academic coursework with a professional internship, completing 4–5 courses and earning a total of 12–15 U.S. semester credits.
Credits Breakdown:
3 U.S. credits for the required Intensive Spanish Language course at Expanish Madrid
3–6 U.S. credits from your internship placement and related coursework
3–6 U.S. credits from content courses at the Expanish Study Center
Language of Instruction:
Internship and content courses: English
Spanish language course: practical communication and professional Spanish
Weekly Schedule:
Classes are held Monday through Thursday
Internship hours vary depending on your host organization and placement schedule
Core Classes at Expanish
Students may enroll in 2–4 English-taught courses at the Expanish Center.
The Fashion Industry in Spain: Management and Sustainability
Chronicling from Madrid: Writing for Social Media
The City of Events: Management of Operations
Art and Resistance in Contemporary Madrid
Food as an Expression of Culture in Spain
Madrid the Global City. Sustainability Design
All Levels Are Welcome
Interns are required to enroll in a Spanish course throughout their semester.
Elementary Spanish
Intermediate Spanish
Advanced Spanish
Choose From One of These Fields:
All Madrid internship students participate in a for-credit Internship Seminar, designed to help you reflect on their experience, strengthen career readiness, and connect academic learning with workplace practice.
General Business
Business Administration
Sales & Business Development
Finance
Marketing
Communications
PR & Advertising
Fashion
Nonprofit Sector
Education
Hospitality & Tourism
IT & Computer Science
Eligibility:
2.5 GPA
Sophomore status by program start
18 years old by program start
Visa Requirements:
Yes, this program requires a student visa
Classes at the Expanish Madrid Study Center
In between your internship hours, you'll enroll in courses at our Expanish study center, located in one of the best neighborhoods of Spain!
Our study center is located in the neighborhood Salamanca, known for the best cafes, shops, and restaurants .
Our school plans 3-4 weekly activities for you to learn more about the city around you, as well as meet new friends!
Our study center hosts international students year-round! This means you'll learn beyond just the Spanish culture while abroad!
Your Housing in Madrid
What's Included in the Madrid Semester Internship Program?
Program Essentials | Cultural & Social Activities |
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Hear From Our Students
One of my favorite parts about studying abroad was living with my host mom. Expanish did a really good job pairing me and my friend with her because we have a lot of the same interests and we had a lot to talk about.
Expanish has been a great host for us all! We all felt as though the expanish center was our second home here. It provided a safe and comfortable space! I am beyond grateful for the activities that were organized for us, they really make the program special!
I loved all the nice teachers and how kind and patient they were with us.
Get to Know our Madrid Staff
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
María Pérez
Instructor
Sebi Rusu
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Andrea Torrecillas
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Juliana Ruiz
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David Chamorro
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Sergio Durán
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Mónica Martín
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Alexandra Dobia
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Marissa Maté
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Marissa has worked for nearly 20 years in international education, most recently teaching Spanish.
Merche Martín
Instructor
Merche has been teaching Spanish for nearly 20 years. Alongside her extensive professional experience, she completed a degree in Hispanic Philology a PhD in Speech Analysis.
Fátima El Allali
Instructor
Fátima has an MA degree in Spanish as a Second Language and several years of experience as a Spanish teacher.
Concha Fernández
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