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Tufts in Madrid
Introduction
The Tufts-in-Madrid program, which includes options in
Madrid (UAM) and in Alcalá de Henares (UAH), is designed
as a one-year program of academic study. Students are
strongly urged to stay for the full academic year, but
students who are unable to go for the full academic year
may apply to attend the fall or spring semester in either
location. Preference is given to students who apply for
the full year. The program is run jointly with
Skidmore-in-Spain.
Since the restoration of democracy in Spain in 1977,
Madrid, the country’s capital, has become an exciting
cultural, political, and commercial center in Western
Europe. Spain offers international students both a wealth of historical,
architectural, and artistic treasures and the lifestyle
of a modern, multicultural, and dynamically changing society.
Situated in the center of the Iberian
peninsula, the city offers easy access to all of the
country’s regions and provides the opportunity to become
acquainted with a cross section of Spain’s diverse
cultural heritage. Tufts University has enjoyed an
exchange relationship with the Autonomous University of
Madrid since 1985 and with the University of Alcalá
since the fall of 2000.
The Autonomous University of Madrid was
founded in 1970 and is located in Cantoblanco, on the northeastern
outskirts of Madrid. The U.A.M. offers a large selection of
courses including Spanish language, world literature, international relations,
linguistics, history, geography, economics, business,
law, political science, archaeology, Arab studies, Asian
studies, sociology, art history, education, and
psychology.
The University of Alcalá is one of the
oldest and most progressive universities in Spain.
The University is located in Alcalá de Henares, a medium-sized
historical city (140,000 inhabitants) situated 16 miles to the
east of Madrid. The Alcalá program office is located in the School of
Documentation at the University.
The Tufts-in-Madrid program facility is situated in
downtown Madrid and houses the administrative offices,
classrooms, and study/computer rooms for student use. The Spanish
Language and Culture courses, which are designed
specifically for the program students, are held at the
program center in Madrid.
Administration
Director: Susan Sánchez Casal, A.B.,
M.A, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside.
Assistant Director: Mayte de las Heras Martínez, Lic.
en Fil. y Let., Autonomous University of Madrid.
Executive/Alcalá Coordinator: Miguel Angel Lera, Lic. en Fil. y
Let., Dr. Fil. y Let., University of Alcalá.
Madrid Coordinator: Luis Castilla,
Dip. Statistics, Complutense University of Madrid.
Madrid Coordinator: Gloria Fortún Menor, Lic. en Fil. y Let., UNED.
Alcalá Coordinator: Sergio
Barreiro Sánchez, Lic. en Fil. y Let., Dr. Fil. y Let.,
University of Alcalá.
Alcalá Family Coordinator: Angelines Álvaro.
Prerequisites
Well-prepared undergraduates (normally juniors, but
occasionally some seniors) who meet the requirements
listed
here and who
have completed Spanish 21 and 22 (Composition and
Conversation) or the equivalent of six semesters of
college-level Spanish may apply to the program. Spanish
31 (Main Currents of Spanish Literature I) and 32 or 34
are highly recommended. The majority of students who
participate in the program are Spanish majors or
International Relations majors. A variety of other
majors are represented from the humanities, the social
sciences, and the sciences. All courses are taught in
Spanish.
Comprehensive
Program Fee 2011-2012
$28,016 for a semester,
$56,032 for the academic year includes:
- Two-week orientation program;
- Full room and board (Winter and Spring vacations
excluded) includes an individual room, two meals per day
with host families, weekly meal stipend, laundry, and
wifi;
- Full tuition and fees at the Autonomous University
of Madrid (UAM) or the University of Alcalá (UAH);
- Use of UAM or UAH facilities: sports, computers,
e-mail, and activities;
- Six program courses each semester on Spanish/Transatlantic
Culture and Language Studies;
- Individual and group tutorials; peer tutor program at UAM and UAH;
- A stipend for students to use towards classes in
sports/fitness, music, dance, and art classes; Spain travel
stipend;
- Three excursions each semester to different
regions of Spain;
- Unlimited reimbursement for cultural events such as plays, films, exhibits, concerts, and
lectures;
- Membership at the Circulo de Bellas Artes, an
important cultural center; a European Youth Card
- Monthly transportation pass.
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Tufts in Madrid
Introduction
Administration
Prerequisites
Comprehensive Fee
Academic Program
Courses at University of Alcalá
Courses at University of Autonoma
Academic Calendar
Accommodations
Orientation
Student Activities
University of Alcalá website
University of Autonoma website
Tufts-Skidmore in Madrid website
Program Photos
Alcalá students teach English!
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