Winter SAPIENS for STEM students.
An immersive January term at Comillas ICAI in the heart of Madrid, blending hands-on academics, Spanish language, and cultural discovery.
Program Overview
Winter SAPIENS at Comillas ICAI offers international students a structured, immersive January term in one of Europe's most vibrant cities. The program opens with a Winter Cultural Week in early January, followed by three weeks of academic coursework from January 11–29.
During the three weeks of its duration, students may take courses, perform research, or a combination of both.
Winter Cultural Week (Optional)
January 4-8 - city tours, excursions, and cultural experiences
Academic Term
January 11–29 - project work, Spanish Culture, and Spanish Language
Earn Credits
Take home transferable ECTS credits from a prestigious European university
Overview
Four courses combine project work, Spanish culture, and language study.
(*) Given the daily load of our Research Projects, some 7 hours daily, the preliminaries may be worked on ahead of arrival, and the final reports may be handed in after the end of the program. Students wishing to extend their stay to focus and further develop their research projects may do so, and granting an additional 4 ECTS for a total of 8 ECTS may be considered.
Winter Cultural Week
The program kicks off with a full week of curated cultural experiences, giving you a true taste of Spain before academics begin.
Historic Madrid Walk
Opera · Royal Palace · Almudena · Arab Wall · Plaza Mayor · Puerta del Sol
Full-Day Toledo Excursion
Panoramic viewpoints, the Cathedral, synagogues, Mudéjar churches, and historic mosques
Cooking Workshop
Hands-on preparation of paella, Spanish omelet, pan tumaca, and Santiago cake
Flamenco Show
Live performance of this UNESCO-recognized Spanish art form an unforgettable evening
Why Comillas ICAI?
A Legacy of Engineering Excellence
Founded in 1908, Comillas ICAI is one of Spain's most prestigious engineering schools — with over a century of academic tradition and a vibrant community of ~2,000 students and ~250 faculty across six departments.
Research & Innovation
The Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) hosts eight applied research groups and runs 150+ R&D projects annually — providing Winter SAPIENS students access to cutting-edge labs and mentorship.
Prime Location
Our urban campus sits in central Madrid with excellent public transport links and easy walking distance to major cultural landmarks — the city is your campus extension.
Year Founded
R&D projects annually
Research Chairs
Why Madrid?
Spain's capital is one of Europe's most dynamic cities
A perfect backdrop for an academic adventure that goes beyond the classroom.
Housing
Ready to Join Winter SAPIENS?
Take the next step toward an unforgettable January in Madrid. Our team is happy to answer questions about admissions, course credits, accommodation, and everything in between.