Comillas Pontifical University

Madrid, Spain

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Fall

Academic Year

Spring

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

2/15/2023

9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

Architecture and Planning, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering (General), Geography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics

Program Type:

Exchange

Language of Instruction:

English, Spanish

GPA:

2.5

Language Prerequisite:

300-Level or Above

Advisor Name:

Study Abroad Advisor

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

Founded in 1890, the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI-ICADE) is administered by the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, a religious order that manages some 200 universities around the world. The University combines a long history of experience in education, characterized by academic excellence and a humanistic tradition in teaching, with a constant desire for modernization, stimulated by constant social change. Open to new social and cultural challenges, Comillas provides an educational offering whose strong points include academic rigor, individualized attention for all students, and a high degree of social awareness and commitment. Located in the political, financial and cultural heart of Madrid, it offers students a marvellous opportunity for personal, professional and social development.

Vertical Tabs

Academics

The academic year begins in September and ends in June. It is divided into two semesters:

> 1st Semester (Autumn) Classes are in session from September to December, followed by an exam period of two weeks in December (before the Christmas Holidays).

> 2nd Semester (Spring) Classes are in session from January until the end of April, followed by an exam period of two weeks in length.

In June, there is an additional exam period of two weeks in length to re-sit for any exams not taken or failed during the first two exam periods. There are two holiday periods: Christmas (normally from December 21-22 until January 7-8) and Easter Week (one week in March or April).

International students must have sufficient knowledge of Spanish, since most classes are taught in this language

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Spanish Semester terms:

UNM Fall Semester = Spanish Fall Semester (Late September through Late January)

UNM Spring Semester = Spanish Spring Semester (Late January – Mid-June)

Location

The University has three campuses: one is located in the center of Madrid, composed of several buildings, while the Cantoblanco Campus is located on the outskirts of the city, about 15 kms. from the center of Madrid, and the Ciempozuelos Campus is some 35 kms from Madrid.

Madrid is conveniently situated in the center of Spain, with easy access (typically in less than 3 hours by high-speed train or highway) to the most interesting tourist attractions and cities in Spain. Madrid International Airport is the busiest airport in Spain, and offers direct flights to the most important cities in Europe, including flights to all capital cities of the countries in the European Union.

Housing

Comillas does not have its own accommodation. People Global Relocation (PGR) collaborates with Universidad Pontificia Comillas to provide all services associated with accommodations: http://studentsglobalrelocation.com/web/servuniversidad/que-hacemos/comillas-pontifical-university/

Links

Exchange Student Website