Comillas Pontifical University

Open to new social and cultural challenges, Comillas provides an educational offering whose strong points include academic rigor, individualized attention for all students, and a high degree of social awareness and commitment.

About


Founded in 1890, the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI-ICADE) is administered by the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, a religious order that manages some 200 universities around the world. The University combines a long history of experience in education, characterized by academic excellence and a humanistic tradition in teaching, with a constant desire for modernization, stimulated by constant social change.

 


Located in the political, financial and cultural heart of Madrid, it offers students a marvelous opportunity for personal, professional and social development.

Accommodation:


  • Since the University does not have its own Halls of Residence, Comillas attempts to help and orientate students in their search for accommodation through the Information and Accommodation Office. Since the search for a flat or apartment is the sole responsibility of international students, and requires time and the signing of a contract, those interested in this possibility should arrive in Madrid at least one week before the start of classes.

Location & Facilities:


  • Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a cosmopolitan city with more than four million inhabitants. It is the site of the Spanish government and is the most important financial and cultural center in the country. The cultural, leisure and sports offering is rich and varied, with a large number of theaters and museums, such as the Prado National Art Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Queen Sofía Center for the Arts. Monuments, exhibits, and concert halls dot the city. Moreover, in Madrid, over 43 well-known parks and green areas, such as the Retiro Park, the “Casa de Campo” Recreational Park or the Sabatini Gardens are frequented by thousands of people every day.
  • The University has three campuses: one is located in the center of Madrid, composed of several buildings, while the Cantoblanco Campus is located on the outskirts of the city, about 15 kms. from the center of Madrid and the Ciempozuelos Campus is some 35 kms from Madrid.