Study at NebrijaLife in Madrid
Madrid is located in the virtual centre of Spain, in the centre of Castille. Madrid is also the centre of government, home of the Spanish Parliament (las Cortes), the Spanish Stock Exchange (la Bolsa), and an important cultural and educational centre.
Madrid is known as an artistic centre and as a city with intense cultural activity and an active nightlife. Madrid has over 3 million inhabitants.
The character of the madrileños is known to be open and hospitable. Madrid is a city made up of immigrants from diverse origins, and this means that no one feels like a stranger for long.
Madrid has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers, although temperatures are rarely extreme (it rarely snows in the city, for example.) In the peak of winter, the temperature is around 7ºC (43ºF). In July and August the temperatures can reach 33ºC (90ºF). Madrid has the highest number of cloudless days of any European capital.
The following table contains an estimation of the expenses that a student coming to study in Madrid may have. Please note that these quantities are very relative, as they depend on the student:
| EXPENSES | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR |
| Housing (studio flat rental) | 5.500 € | 6.400 € |
| Meals | 1.100 € | 2.200 € |
| Books | 60-80 € | 150 € |
| Orientation fee | None | None |
| Other fees | Estimated Internacional Club expenses: 55 € | 85 € |
| Local transportation | The best and cheapest way to travel around Madrid is with the Abono de Transporte. This pass permits an unlimited number of trips on the metro, bus, or train (with marked zones) for an entire month. For more information about Abono and on other types of subway tickets: EMT | |
| Personal expenses | 2.000 € (depends on the student) | 4.000 € |
| Health insurance | Free: European Students need the European Health Insurance Card in order to be covered by the Spanish health system. Private insurance: Students from outside the European Union will need private health coverage. |
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| Other | Adventure Trips and other activities organized by the Sports Club : ±350 €/ year | |
How to get to Madrid
- By plane: Madrid’s airport (Aeropuerto de Barajas) is located within 10 kilometres of the city centre, and linked to it via metro, bus or taxi.
- By bus: to/from Plaza de Colón: from the airport, it leaves from Terminal 1 (international flights) approximately every 15 minutes, and it takes 25 minutes to arrive to the city centre.The oneway ticket costs around 6 €.
- By Metro: (line 8): the metro station can be found inside the Barajas Airport, and is clearly signalled from all terminals. Madrid’s metro is one of the best and safest subway systems in Europe, and is the most used transportation by madrileños (people from Madrid). It takes about 15 minutes from the airport to the city centre.
- By taxi: the main train stations in Madrid are: Chamartín station, in the north, and Atocha station, in the south. Both are perfectly connected to the urban transportation system (metro, bus, and taxi).
- By train: the main train stations in Madrid are: Chamartín station, in the north, and Atocha station, in the south. Both are perfectly connected to the urban transportation system (metro, bus, and taxi).
How to get to the University
The best and cheapest way to travel around Madrid is with the Abono de Transporte. This pass permits an unlimited number of trips on the metro, bus, or train (with marked zones) for an entire month. For more information about Abono and on other types of subway tickets: EMT
If your classes are at Madrid-Princesa Campus you should purchase Zone A.
If your classes are at La Berzosa Campus you should purchase Zone B3
In the event of an emergency, the most important number to know is the general emergency number. This is a central number where an operator transfers the call to the pertinent emergency number:
- EMERGENCIAS 112
Otros teléfonos de emergencias:
- FIREMEN 080
- MOBILE HOSPITAL UNIT 061
- MUNICIPAL AMBULANCES 092
- POLICE 091
Students can also contact with anyone at Nebrija's International Programmes Department during office hours:
International Mobility Office
Campus de Madrid-Princesa
Calle de Sta. Cruz de Marcenado, 27, 28015 MadridTeléfono: +34 9 452 11 37 // +34 91 452 11 01
Fax: +34 91 452 11 13
incoming@nebrija.es
