Saint Louis University welcomes students who wish to enrich their university experience by spending a summer, semester or a year in the Spanish capital. Founded more than 50 years ago, Saint Louis University's Madrid Campus has been educating global Billikens since 1967, and we welcome study abroad students from around the globe. If you enjoy interacting with an internationally diverse community while maintaining a high level of academic success, SLU-Madrid is the right place for you.
Learn more about studying abroad at SLU-Madrid
How to Apply
Admission to SLU-Madrid is based on a review of the following items:
Online Application
Apply through our free online application. When you register on the application portal, select "Madrid" when prompted to choose "type of prospective student." Current Saint Louis University students from the St. Louis campus who want to study abroad in Madrid must speak with the Office of International Services and apply through the SLU study abroad program portal.
Some U.S. universities have partnership agreements with SLU-Madrid. Check with the study abroad office at your university before applying or email the coordinator of visiting groups in the Office of Admissions at admissions-madrid@slu.edu.
Deadlines for applicants who require a Spanish student visa:
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: Oct. 1
- Summer I: March 1
- Summer II: April 15
Deadlines for applicants who don't require a Spanish student visa:
- Fall: Aug. 1
- Spring: Dec. 1
- Summer I: March 1
- Summer II: April 15
Personal Essay
As part of the online application, you will be asked to write a 500-word essay. The topic is indicated on the online application and can be uploaded to the application or sent by email to studyabroad-madrid@slu.edu.
Official Transcripts from Home University or College
Official college transcripts can be sent by email to studyabroad-madrid@slu.edu whenever possible or by regular mail to the St. Louis campus:
Saint Louis University − Madrid Campus
Office of International Services
3694 West Pine Mall
Des Peres Hall, Room 102
St. Louis, MO 63108
Study Abroad/Academic Advisor Authorization Form
Non-Saint Louis University students whose schools do not have a partnership agreement will need to submit an authorization form. Your study abroad/academic advisor must approve the program and recommend students to study abroad at Saint Louis University − Madrid. Once approved, scan and electronically submit the completed form to your SLU-Madrid study abroad counselor (admissions-madrid@slu.edu). Students who do not complete the form will not be accepted into the program.
English Language Requirements
Non-native English speakers should send proof of university-level academic English in order to be placed into the appropriate course. Please consult our English language requirements page for more information.