Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Exchange Program)

Students have a unique opportunity to study at RIT exchange partner university Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain. Universidad Pontificia Comillas 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. The university provides an educational offering whose strong points include academic rigor, individualized attention for all students, and a high degree of social awareness and commitment. Located in the political, financial and cultural heart of Madrid, it offers students a marvelous opportunity for personal, professional and social development.

The ICAI School of Engineering at Comillas has two main academic areas: Industrial Engineering (including mechanical, electrical, and electronic) and Telecommunications Engineering. Students develop intellectual and professional capabilities, critical thinking skills, and professional skills like leadership, teamwork, and internationalization as part of the program. Engineering-specific curriculum is available during the spring and summer ICAI-SAPIENS program.

This program is designed for engineering students and will allow students to gain international experience without missing technical courses required for their degree. Students gain a cross-cultural perspective while learning beside Spanish students. Many course offerings are taught in English with additional course options taught in Spanish. Four semesters of college-level Spanish is required to take classes in Spanish.

Program open to students in:

• KGCOE
• CET (Engineering Technology)

Must have 2nd, 3rd or 4th year status. Please note that this program is offered in spring and summer (not available for fall semester). Participation in this program requires a nomination by your department. 

Courses - Past students have taken courses such as:
BIOL 101 and 103 General Biology I and Lab
CPET 133 Intro to Digital & Micro Systems
EEEE 321 Energy Conversion
EEEE 374 EM Fields and Transmission Lines
EEET 215 Circuits and Electronics
ISEE 345 Engineering Economy
MATH 219 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 241 Linear Algebra
MATH 411 Numerical Analysis
MCET 110 AND111 Foundations of Metals AND Characterization of Metals Lab
MCET 220 Principles of Statics
MCET 320 Mechanical Dynamics w/ Application
MCET 330 Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power
MCET 430 Thermal Fluid Science I
MECE 103 Statics
MECE 110 Thermodynamics I
MECE 205 Dynamics
MECE 210 Fluid Mechanics I
MECE 305 Materials Science w/ Applications
MECE 421 Internal Combustion Engines
PHYS 213 Modern Physics
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics

Application Deadlines:

• Spring semester study abroad - September 15th

 

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Program Cost & Financial Aid

Program Cost: Student budget worksheet (spring 2025 semester) - outlines all program costs

Financial Aid:
Financial aid may cover some program costs. As you review the budget worksheet, please remember that it does not include your RIT financial aid or scholarships which may cover some of the program costs. The purpose of the budget worksheet is to show all the costs associated with your study abroad program which will help your RIT Financial Aid Assistant Director determine how your aid and scholarships may be applied. 

To understand how your financial aid and scholarships may apply to your program costs:

• Make an appointment with your financial aid assistant director (call Financial Aid at 585-475-2186) and mention that you are calling for a study abroad appointment
• Upload a copy of your budget worksheet(s) via the Financial Aid upload portal at https://join.rit.edu/register/FA_upload (at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled meeting, so they have time to prepare) 
  • Please rename the file name of your budget worksheet before uploading it to the Financial Aid portal based on the instructions provided in the portal (adding your name and student ID)

To find out the name of your financial aid assistant director for your degree program visit: https://www.rit.edu/admissions/aid/contact#counseling-team

We recommend you meet with Financial Aid before the application deadline so you understand how your aid will apply. The RIT financial aid office is located in Bausch and Lomb Center (Bldg. 77), 2nd floor, 2125.

Scholarships:

• RIT Education Abroad Travel Grants ($500-$1,000)
  All students with pending applications in the RIT Study Abroad Compass for this program will be automatically considered for an RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant. You will be informed of your scholarship status shortly after the application deadline. Scholarships awarded based on financial need.

• Other scholarships: RIT Study Abroad Scholarships, National Study Abroad Scholarships

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To Apply

1) 1) Make an appointment to meet with the study abroad advisor for this program, Myles Chalue - choose date and time

2) Start an application in the Compass.