Spain
NMO: IFMSA-Spain
Overall Budget for Exchange
The budget needed to fully enjoy an exchange internship generally varies between 500€ and 1500€, depending on personal expenses, excursions, and extra-professional activities. The majority of outgoings estimate that a budget of 700 to 800€ is sufficient to cover basic expenses (food, local transport, and leisure). However, for those who wish to participate in excursions or social activities, a budget ranging from 1000€ to 1500€ may be necessary, especially if additional expenses like shopping are not included.
Recommended LCs
Madrid (Madrid Complutense)
Malaga
Valencia (SCORE only)
Valladolid
Bilbao
Girona
Murcia
- Accommodation Type & Conditions
- Accommodation, whether in a university dormitory or student apartments, combines comfort with the quality of facilities and common areas.
- For those who prefer to cook for themselves, kitchens are very well equipped just for you!
- NB: Air conditioning is not available in all LCs.
- Transport to Hospital
- Bus and metro are the most common modes of transport, with a minority of people walking.
- Boarding
- Although a handful mentioned one or two meals a day, other LCs offer pocket money.
- Social Program & National Weekends
- The social program varies from one LC to another, but approximately 1-2 national weekends are organized in Spain's most famous cities like Seville, Granada.
- These weekends cost approximately 200 euros.
- Academic Quality
- Supervision during the internship is highly appreciated. The language barrier was a challenge for some; however, most tutors speak English, which facilitates contact with incoming students and encourages their involvement in clinical settings.
- You will have the opportunity to participate in practical acts, such as ultrasounds, lumbar punctures, or sutures...
- Must-Sees
- Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Valencia, Salamanca, Toledo, Burgos, and Malaga, which are often cited for their cultural and historical richness.
- Among the must-see monuments and places are the Alhambra in Granada, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell in Barcelona, as well as the Royal Palace and the El Prado Museum in Madrid.
- Other sites such as Retiro Park in Madrid, Plaza de España, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium are also among the must-sees.
- For art and architecture lovers, places like Figueres (Salvador Dalí Museum) and Segovia (Roman aqueduct) are also suggested.
