Comillas Universidad Pontificia Summer School
, founded over one hundred years ago by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), is one of the most prestigious private universities in Spain. Backed by a rich humanistic and educational tradition. We offer standalone courses in Spanish and English. Classes will be held at our campus in Madrid.
Spend a Summer at the Comillas Universidad Pontificia Summer School, situated in Madrid, the second-largest city in the EU.Ìý ÌýMadrid has come a long way from a Moorish fortress in the late 9th century to today, a bustling, vibrant cosmopolitan city renowned for its vibrant culture, featuring world-class museums, a diverse culinary scene, and historic neighbourhoods.ÌýÌý
Field of Study
- Business
- Economics
- Law
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Nursing
- Spanish Language
For more detailed information about the program, students may view the Summer School brochure
Courses taught in English
- Digital Marketing and Digital Business
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Strategies & Tools to Succeed in Business
- Comparative Human Rights: Europe, the United States, and Latin America
- International Security Management
Credit EquivalentÌý
5 ECTSÌý= 2 UQÌýUnits. Maximum of 4 UQÌýUnits upon successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).Ìý
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 theÌýÌýfor important visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet theÌýUQ short-term experience eligibility criteriaÌýand any additional eligibility criteria set by Pontifica.
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Apply to UQ Ìý
Cost
The participation mode of this experience isÌýStudy Abroad, meaning you pay tuitionÌýdirectly to the host.ÌýTuition for the programÌýwill costÌýapproximately $2,660ÌýAUD for undergraduate courses and $3,260ÌýAUD for postgraduate courses.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on theÌýhost university website.
AccommodationÌý
Students are to source their own accommodation for the duration of their experience. Accommodation information can be found on the
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for anÌýexperience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.Ìý
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for anÌýÌýif your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026Ìý
Host: Rolling
Program Dates
2-week course
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 03 July 2026
2-week course
Start: 06 July 2026
End: 17 July 2026
4-week course
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 17 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Madrid, Spain (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for anÌýÌýif your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.Ìý
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 monthsÌýbefore the official start date of your overseas study
- any later thanÌý3 monthsÌýbefore the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit theÌýÌýfor more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information onÌýÌýandÌý.Ìý
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register andÌýattend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​