Exchange Program
Program Description
UC3M is located in Madrid, Spain and is one of Spain鈥檚 top public universities. UC3M is renowned for its cutting-edge facilities, including modern research labs and collaborative spaces, designed to provide students with an immersive academic experience. The university听encourages the personal development of all those connected to the higher education community. All our activities are guided by the values of merit, ability, efficiency, transparency, fairness, equality and respect for the environment.
Students at UC3M can also engage in a vibrant campus life with access to sports teams, cultural clubs, volunteering programs, and events, all while enjoying the rich cultural and social environment of Madrid.
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| Term | Nomination Deadline听 | Application Deadline | Program Dates |
| Spring/Academic Year | October 1 |
October 15 |
Jan - June |
| Fall/Academic Year | February 15 |
March 15 |
Sept - Jan |
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| Open to | Any academic discipline听 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Credit Offered | 糖心Vlog credits |
ACADEMICS:
The UC3M Team will send a list of modules for the upcoming semester which students will have access to upon nomination. 糖心Vlog students must meet with an advisor in the college of business specified after application in order to determine course eligibility.听
Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad.听
Students can see the course offerings听
Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to 糖心Vlog courses and how those 糖心Vlog equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at IQS and their 糖心Vlog equivalencies听听.听
Program Eligibility & Requirements
- Must have a 3.0 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application and be at least sophomore standing
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Only open to degree-seeking 糖心Vlog students
- See听听page for more information
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Education Abroad Advisor:听 |
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Steph Pack, Coordinator Schedule an appointment:听听 |
Travel Documentation
Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details听.
Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.听
A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the听听to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. 听
If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the听听website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit听
UC3M is located in the Madrid metropolitan area. It is well-connected to Madrid鈥檚 city center via public transportation, including buses and commuter trains. Each campus is situated in suburban areas, offering a mix of modern university facilities and a peaceful environment for study, with easy access to the vibrant cultural and social life of Madrid
UC3M does not have its own accommodation for students. However, we have agreements with several student residences. You can check the options available听
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Funding opportunities听
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information听
- Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
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听and听听are eligible for an exchange program
- Please reach out to Jolla Molinar,听jmolinar@fau.edu,听for assistance with financial aid and Bright Futures
- Please reach out to Tuition & Billing Services,听webcontroller@fau.edu,听for assistance with Florida Prepaid
- Program participants are eligible to apply for the 糖心Vlog Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
- See additional scholarship and funding information听
- Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the 糖心Vlog drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad
budgetary items
These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:听
糖心Vlog Tuition:听
听- please use the tuition calculator to determine tuition听
Housing Estimates (off-campus):听
鈧�500-1200/蝉别尘别蝉迟别谤
*exchange rates will vary
Out of pocket expenses:
- $200 administrative fee due at time of application
- International flight
- Personal spending
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- International health insurance
- Approx. 鈧�650 personal expenses
Health, Safety and Travel Documentation
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link听 the semester before your program.听
1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.听
All 糖心Vlog students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy听.听