• This is an official Kelley exchange program
• Semester Program at University Carlos III of Madrid
• A leading business school in Spain, the Getafe campus, where business courses are taught, is located 25 minutes by train from the Madrid city center. UC3M currently partners with more than top institutions around the work to provide a global-oriented undergraduate business education.

• Required on-site orientation at UC3M the week prior to the start of the semester, including topics related to academics, visas, finalizing registration, and student life.
• All courses taught in English
• Required non-credit Spanish language course

This program is restricted to students admitted to the IU Bloomington Kelley School of Business.

The program will satisfy the IUB Gen Ed World Languages and Culture Requirement.

Course Load

24-30 ECTS (12-15 IU Credits)

• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Student residences near campus, private housing or shared apartments.
• UC3M works with incoming exchange students to find housing.

You may apply if you:

• are an admitted Kelley business student on the Bloomington campus
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• have (or will have) successfully completed the KSB prerequisites of the Business Integrative Core by the start of the program
• have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

No Spanish language background required.

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2022

• Fees paid to IU: (academic fees and health insurance)
  • Indiana resident: $5,428.76*
  • Non-resident: $19,265.23*
• Airfare, housing, meals, personal expenses, and vacation travel not included.
• See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

*The Overseas Study fee is based on actual IU tuition that is set by the IU Board of Trustees and billed based on a student’s residency. 

Initial prepayment of $500 due in April 5, 2022.

Spring 2023

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
• Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.