History
SLU's Madrid Campus dates from a modest study abroad program launched by Raymond L. Sullivant, S.J. in the 1960s. Its success led Father Sullivant to offer classes in conjunction with the University of Comillas and then to establish an independent, permanent program, with its administrative offices and classrooms located between Madrid's Complutense University and the city center in 1967.
Education
Saint Louis University offers 15 undergraduate and two graduate degrees entirely on our Madrid campus and options to pursue nearly 100 more in connection with study in St. Louis, Missouri.
Career
Career development is a journey. Wherever you are in the process — from choosing a major to considering graduate school — SLU-Madrid Career Services offers seminars and one-to-one coaching to help you develop your plans and achieve career success.
Our Career Services Coordinator is here to help you find internships, coach you on your job search, and assist with graduate school applications.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
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2022
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2021
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
The team in the Office of Student Life at SLU-Madrid lives the mission of the University by serving students and helping our students serve others. In the spirit of the Jesuit tradition, we believe in educating the whole person; we are concerned with the life of the mind, as well as the body and the spirit. We facilitate programs, services and experiences that will help you as a whole person to become a leader who is critically reflective as well as socially and personally responsible.
Housing services
SLU-Madrid has partnered with Nexo Residencias to provide an extraordinary residential experience for its first-year students.
- Amenities include bed linen/towel service, internet and all utilities.
- Well-furnished double rooms, with ample storage, individual kitchenettes and bathrooms.
- The meal plan includes in-house dining as well as lunches served on campus at the Unity (by Sodexo), seven days a week (except for Christmas and Easter Week).
- Both residences have study rooms, games rooms, gyms, dining rooms (with outdoor terraces), vending areas, laundry service and parking.
- The residence halls offer social activities, cultural events and sports.
Library services
The library at Saint Louis University - Madrid provides students, faculty and staff access to 10,000 books in English and Spanish, as a collection of print journals, audiovisual materials, as well as a wide variety of electronic resources, such as databases, electronic journals, ebooks and electronic reference materials.
ICT services
The Saint Louis University—Madrid Office of Information Technology contributes to the mission and vision of Saint Louis University by continuously seeking to strengthen its role as primary enabler for technological growth and innovation within the University community.
Medical services
Saint Louis University’s campus in Madrid does not have a medical center on campus. SLU-Madrid Student Life staff and counselors may serve as liaisons between students and doctors, even going with them to the hospital or to different practitioners as needed.
Campus life
Madrid, located at the very heart of the Iberian Peninsula, has been the capital of Spain since 1562. It's the third largest city in the European Union, with a population of 3.2 million in the city and 6.4 million in the metropolitan area.
SLU-Madrid is located amidst other universities, private homes and religious houses in Madrid's Chamberí District.
Sports facilities
Saint Louis University — Madrid's Department of Athletics promotes physical activity and sports in support of the mental, social and physical well-being of the community, as well as values such as teamwork, hard work and commitment.
- American Football
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Gym Membership
- Horseback Riding
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Paddle
- Pickleball
- Pilates
- Rugby
- Running Club
- Scuba Diving
- Ski Club
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Student clubs
SLU-Madrid is home to an abundance of clubs and organizations that cater to a wide variety of interests. Whether sampling delicacies with the gourmet club, distributing meals to people who live on the streets or exploring your spirituality at an interfaith roundtable, there’s bound to be something for you.
- Airsoft Club
- Alternative Futures
- Art Club
- BocaTalk
- Billiken Pep Club
- Book Club
- Campus Ambassadors Club
- Chess Club
- Economics Club
- Entrepreneurship Association
- Environment Friends
- Global Thought Club
- Gourmet Club
- Honors Club
- Human Rights Club
- Le Club Frangais
- Literature Club
- Model UN
- Philosophy Club
- Pre-Health Club
- Running Club
- Sierra Club
- Ski Club
- Student Government Association
- The Alliance
- Vintage and Art Cinema Group
- Yoga Club
As an academic unit of Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., Saint Louis University ― Madrid is accredited through the University's accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).