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SLU-Madrid is the European campus of Saint Louis University (SLU), founded in 1818, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities in the United States. An innovator in international education, the Madrid Campus is widely recognized for its highly rigorous and transformative American educational programs. The campus is home to over 900 students from the United States, Spain and more than 65 other countries, which means the SLU-Madrid experience is about much more than academics: it’s about broadening your horizons and preparing you for your future.

The primary language of instruction is English, with some courses available in Spanish. The campus emphasizes small class sizes, averaging 16 students, fostering a close-knit and personalized learning environment. The Madrid campus offers a diverse range of programs, particularly strong in liberal arts, business, engineering, health sciences, and humanities. The campus facilities include academic advising, counseling, and various student-led clubs, providing a comprehensive educational and social experience. Overall, SLU-Madrid prepares students not only academically but also culturally, broadening their horizons and equipping them for global citizenship.

Admitted students should visit their Application Status Check regarding individual eligibility for Fall 2025 N.U.in locations.

Academics Overview: Please review the N.U.in Program Academics page to learn more about course offerings, your program’s academic handbook, and academic preparation.

Course Logistics: You will learn more about the host institution’s policies and expectations during on-site orientation.

Class Schedule: Information on course offerings will be made available in April 2025. You will receive your finalized class schedule when you arrive in Spain during student orientation.

Textbooks: We recommend waiting until you are on-site to purchase any textbooks, so that you can review requirements as listed in your course syllabi.

Grading Scale: To learn more about the grading scale, please refer to the Academic Handbook for this program.

Academic Resources Abroad

Tutoring and additional support is available to you, but you must seek out these resources. You may speak to your lecturer or a site staff member to discuss any issues that you may be having academically. The following resources are available to you through SLU-Madrid:

  • All faculty hold regular office hours (listed on each syllabus) and are also available by appointment to meet with you to provide additional support.
  • Library: At the SLU-Madrid library, you’ll have access to over 10,000 books, print journals and audiovisual materials as well as a wide variety of digital resources including electronic reference materials, journals, databases, and e-books.
  • Center for Eloquentia Perfecta: Consultants can help you with all stages of the writing process — from developing an argument to editing your final draft.
  • Spanish Language Center: Get help improving your Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills.
  • Math Tutors: Our free math tutors can help you with your mathematics coursework, including Intermediate Algebra, Precalculus and Calculus I.

Northeastern Peer Tutoring on Knack: Northeastern has partnered with Knack, a leading peer tutoring platform, to offer free peer tutoring to all Northeastern undergraduate students across its global network. All Northeastern peer tutors on the Knack platform are successful current upper-class undergraduate students, and a number of them are N.U.in alumni. You can request a peer tutor for your courses on Knack by searching for the NU equivalent course title and/or course code. For questions about Northeastern Peer Tutoring on Knack, please reach out at [email protected].

Learning Disabilities

If you require accommodations during your time in N.U.in Spain, you must apply directly through both Saint Louis University-Madrid and Disability Access Services at Northeastern University. Information on applying for accommodations through Saint Louis University-Madrid will be made available in the N.U.in pre-departure process over the summer. Students should also speak to their professors individually to alert them of any approved accommodations.

If you have any specific questions about the accommodations process overall, please reach out to the Disability Access Services.