Program Overview

WFU/Internship in Madrid (Summer)

The Wake Forest University Internship Program in Madrid, in conjunction with European Study Abroad (EUSA), offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Arts, Theatre, Banking & Financial Services, Business, Film and TV, Journalism, Fashion, Multimedia, Hospitality, Law, Non-Party Politics, Party Politics, Contact Psychology, Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy, and Psychology Research.

Discover Spain from an intern's perspective

Interns work full-time, 4 days a week in their designated placement and will have a 3 day weekend ideal for travel. Each student has a mandatory mid-term review with a member of the on-site internship team to assess progress achieved at the work placement.

Program Details

• Program Dates: May 27 – July 25, 2026
• Language of Instruction: Spanish
• GPA Requirement: 2
• Housing: Homestay

Overview

The Wake Forest University Internship Program in Madrid offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. In most cases, applicants should have the equivalent of 5 college semesters of Spanish to be eligible for this program. There are some placements available for students with less Spanish language speaking ability in the following fields: Business, Education, Hospitality, Journalism, Marketing, and Tourism.

Location

Madrid, Spain

Program

In most cases, students will take BEM 391, which counts for 3 hours of pass/fail elective credit toward graduation. In some cases, students can receive credit from the academic department that corresponds with their internship. Students must find a WFU faculty member in the credit-granting department to serve as their supervisor for the duration of the internship.

Accommodation

Homestay that includes breakfast and dinner or self-catering apartment with kitchen. All students participating in the WFU Summer Internship program are required to live in program-provided housing.

Selection

• Good academic standing
• 5 semesters or equivalent of university-level Spanish is preferred. There are few English language placements available.

Costs

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into three categories:

• Program Fee – Usually covers room, in-country travel, international health insurance, excursions, some meals, and other costs associated with the program.
• Airfare – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
• Personal Expenses – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee.
• Estimated Costs for Summer 2026:
  • Program Fee: $9,530
  • Airfare (estimated): $1,700
  • Personal Expenses (estimated): $3,660
  • Estimated total cost: $14,890

Scholarships

Summer program scholarships are available.

Visa & Passport

• Passport Information: Students need to check their passport's expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program's end date.
• Visa Information: If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your summer abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country's embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.

Program Dates

Additional Details

• Destinations: Madrid, Spain
• Courses of Study:
  • Art
  • Business (ACC, BEM, and FIN)
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Environmental Science/Studies
  • Health and Exercise Science
  • History
  • Internships
  • Journalism
  • Math Business
  • Math Economics
  • Politics and International Affairs
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theater
• Terms: Summer
• GPA Requirement: 2
• Class Status: 2 semesters completed
• Language of Instruction: Spanish
• Prior Language Study Required: 5 semesters
• Housing: Homestay
• Open to non-WFU Students: No