Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Madrid Program Overview

Founded in 1904, the Universidad Pontificia Comillas is located in Madrid, the political and cultural heart of Spain. As an institution, the university has achieved personal growth and built a professional future in an environment of respect and personalized attention. Regarded as one of the best universities in Europe, its particular style is guaranteed by a rich tradition in the humanities and teaching, backed by the recognition of the business world and the public sector. It possesses an international environment that attracts exchange students from Europe and the rest of the world.

Currently, Comillas has 7,700 undergraduates and 4,300 students in special or post-graduate study. There are over 1,000 foreign students. Students find a friendly atmosphere in the classroom, cafeteria, and athletic activities.  The students’ university experience will also be enhanced by contact with others from a variety of student associations catering to all tastes.  The university itself has staff dedicated to help organize of cultural events and sport tournaments.  Some of the cultural activities on campus include competition groups, debate club, choir, theatre, and expositions. Moreover, there are also classes or talleres in photography, painting, guitar, etc.

Other university services include libraries with access to over 500,000 volumes and 2,100 journals, a bookshop, a gymnasium, university pastoral services, social work unit, and guidance services concerning solidarity. 

Program Type:

This is a Marquette-exchange program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how this program will affect your specific financial aid package, please see the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Living:

Arrangements made with assistance from the university

Duration & Dates:

Fall term: late September to mid January
Spring term: mid February to early July
Summer:late May to mid June

Eligibility:

Business, economics and engineering majors only; minimum junior standing; strong Spanish language skills; three Spanish courses beyond SPAN 004

Language:

Courses taught in Spanish

Subjects:

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Management, International Trade, Marketing, Personnel, International Business, Ethics, Theology, Econometrics, and Philosophy

Permit/Visa:

Visa required (Need to apply two months in advance online)

Grading Scale:

Marquette’s Grading Scale is different from the scale used at Universidad Pontificia Comillas – ICADE. Students will transfer the credits back to Marquette for those classes in which the student received a grade of 5 or higher. Please note that the grades will not be transferred to Marquette, only the credits for approved classes. The following is the Grading Scale of ICADE

Application Requirement for ICADE

• Application Requirements Checklist
• For a program-specific application packet, please come in DS 101

Application Deadline:

• March 1 for fall term, summer or year-long
• October 1 for spring term

Required Materials for Marquette University

See the Applying for Study Abroad Page to see Marquette's requirements.

Marquette Requirements Deadline

October 1 for the spring semester and March 1 for the fall semester, summer term, or academic year.