Spain's Largest U.S. Campus
Saint Louis University's Madrid campus — called "SLU-Madrid" by our community — is a learning community that brings together faculty, staff and students from across the world.
SLU-Madrid offers amenities similar to those on college campuses in the U.S., including academic advising, counseling, housing support and active student-led clubs.
Saint Louis University's St. Louis campus is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. The Madrid campus is in the same country where the Jesuit founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, was born.
Saint Louis University — both in St. Louis and Madrid — is recognized for its world-class academics, commitment to healthcare and tradition of service to the greater community.
Saint Louis University is ranked among the top Jesuit universities in the U.S., and has received honors for its academic excellence, efforts to serve others and commitment to making a high-quality education attainable.
View SLU's Rankings and Honors
Make Madrid your campus to:
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Earn your entire U.S. degree in Spain, choosing from 20 fully accredited undergraduate majors and two graduate degrees.
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Begin your U.S. degree in Spain and then transfer to the United States to complete it. Choose from more than 40 Madrid and St. Louis majors.
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Transfer from another university to complete your U.S. degree in Spain.
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Study abroad in Spain for a summer, a semester or a full academic year, enrolled in accredited courses that keep you on track to graduate. More than 200 courses are offered each semester that fulfill degree requirements for SLU's undergraduate majors.
One University, Two Continents
An innovator in international education, SLU's Madrid campus is widely recognized for its highly rigorous and transformative American educational programs. The campus is home to more than 1,200 students from the United States, Spain and more than 65 other countries.
Accreditation
All degrees are processed through SLU-St. Louis, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 1996, SLU-Madrid became the first foreign educational institution recognized and authorized by the Consejería de Educación de la Comunidad de Madrid (the provincial higher education authorities in Madrid) to deliver U.S. degree programs. Learn more about accreditation.
Language
The primary language of instruction is English, with selected courses taught in Spanish.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
More than 50% of all students benefit from a wide range of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, including merit and non-merit scholarships, U.S. federal financial aid and veteran benefits.
Housing
Students live in nearby college dorms shared with local Spanish students or live with selected host families.
About Campus Facilities
The campus consists of three buildings and an office space near Madrid's well-known Ciudad Universitaria area.
These are:
- Padre Arrupe Hall - Avda. del Valle, 34 and address used for administrative purposes.
- Padre Rubio Hall - Avda. del Valle, 28.
- San Ignacio Hall - Calle Amapolas, 3.
- Manresa Hall - Calle de Max Aub, 5.
