It鈥檚 an investment in yourself. With the , you can expand your skills and knowledge while you build up your CV. Guided by IE University's renowned professors, you'll gain essential soft skills and fresh perspectives in a collaborative, dynamic learning environment.
With flexible programs that can be combined in line with your goals, it鈥檚 the perfect opportunity to explore multiple interests and discover your future academic or professional path. And when you're not in the classroom, you鈥檒l be connecting with like-minded peers from around the world through fun team-building activities and exciting extracurriculars.
Fields of study
- AI & Technology
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- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion & Media
- Finance
- Management
- Sustainability
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the听
Credit equivalent听
3 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. You will be able to choose a maximum of one course per session. A maximum of 4听UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval).听
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听听webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the听
Please note that BEL Students must submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty credit assessment. All other applicants are also advised to submit 2-3 courses for assessment in case of course cancellation.听
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition听directly to the host.听Tuition only will be approximately $6,085 - $10,260 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the听.
Discounts & Scholarships Available:听 An early bird discount applies if you apply before 27 March 2026.
Accommodation
is not included in the program tuition.听However, IE has agreements with various student residences located near campus. Prices range from 600鈧� / $1045 AUD to 1000鈧� / $1,740 AUD (for two weeks), depending on the type of room, the services included, and the residence's location.听听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥痯age for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: Rolling application deadline
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Session Two
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 24 July 2026
Session One & Two
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
*Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible
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Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Spain, Madrid (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduates
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OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on听听and听.听
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.