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Comillas Pontifical University, Spain
Website
https://www.comillas.edu/en/international/for-foreign-students/exchange-application-form
City Information
Spain's capital, Madrid is a lively city famous as the centre of art, culture, finance and business in Spain. Students will enjoy hot summers and milder winters with festivals and events year-round. Madrid has something for everyone; from renown art museums to beautiful parks, a delicious tapas scene and world-famous nightlife.
University Information
Beginning life in 1890 as a seminary based in Comillas (Cantabria), Comillas Pontifical University (Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Spanish) moved to Spain's capital in 1969. Today, the University has just under 14,000 students of whom just over 2,000 are international students. Over 1000 students per year join Comillas on exchange programmes, lending to the international atmosphere of a University in the heart of an international city.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Less competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
€5000 per semester. |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: August to December Semester 2: January to June |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.