Study in the heart of Spain

Study in the heart of Spain

for a comparable cost to studying on campus.

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Alcalá de Henares has a university town feel.

As a suburb of Madrid, the city is full of culture, learning, and centuries of tradition waiting to be discovered!

BGSU in Alcalá is one of the most affordable study abroad programs in Spain. For decades, our partnership with the distinguished Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros has offered students diverse and engaging coursework, strong academic support, high-quality instruction, and valuable preparation for the global workforce—all in a lively and historic setting that blends classroom learning with real life language and culture experiences.

Why Alcalá de Henares?

A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for education and innovation

Alcalá de Henares is a UNESCO World Heritage city located just 30 minutes from Madrid. Known as the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote, Alcalá has been a center of scholarship and cultural exchange for centuries.

At Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros, students benefit from personalized instruction in an intimate, academically rigorous environment that fosters intercultural learning. The city’s rich literary and architectural heritage, vibrant student life, and safe, walkable layout make it an ideal place to live and study abroad.

Spain Study Abroad Highlights

  • Choose from summer and fall/spring study abroad programs in Spain
  • Live with a host family in the heart of a historic university town
  • Safe, friendly, and student-focused community
  • Cultural excursions to different destinations in Spain

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros

  • Founded in 1973 with historical roots tied to Spain’s academic traditions
  • Affiliated with the Universidad de Alcalá
  • Courses offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Program Costs

  • BGSU in Alcalá is one of the most affordable study abroad options in Spain
  • Program costs include tuition, housing, cultural excursions, and more
  • Immersive and cost-effective program provides exceptional academic and cultural experiences

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Updated: 02/06/2026 02:16PM