Internships in Madrid
Internships in Spain are a high-value differentiator for any resume, providing you with invaluable professional experience in one of the most important cities in Europe. Madrid is a hub for architecture, business, engineering, human resources, and technology and we are proud to partner with a range of leading companies and organizations to offer internships in Madrid.
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Overview
Our internship placements in Spain offer a unique opportunity to gain essential professional experience and industry exposure while immersing you in a global city. Interning in Madrid will enable you to demonstrate independence, ambition, drive, language skills, and an impressive cultural awareness to future employers.
Madrid is bursting at the seams with modernity and business while still holding on to its strong historical and cultural roots. This capital city boasts world-renowned museums, fine art, award-winning restaurants, compelling theater, multi-storey nightclubs and incredible live music. Madrileños have perfected the lifestyle of work hard and play harder, and are famous for being fun, welcoming, and kind.
Madrid encourages all visitors to go and explore everything that Spain has to offer and it is also within easy reach of other European capitals. With its high-speed railway and modern highways, you can be skiing in the Madrid Mountains or sunbathing on the beaches of Valencia or Málaga in a couple of hours. As an intern in Madrid you get the educational and unparalleled cultural experience and the chance to develop your Spanish language skills, helping you to stand out in competitive job markets around the world.
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What's included
Professional internship
Professional development materialsCommunity & Events
While living in Madrid as an intern, the networking opportunities available to interns are endless, in both English and Spanish! The community you're a part of while abroad is one of the most important and memorable elements of your internship experience. Interns in Spain will of course get to know Spanish business culture and mingle with locals. However, they'll also have the opportunity to make friends with other interns on the program, with whom they'll be exploring Spain! The connections and friendships you make while interning abroad will last a lifetime. The internship in Spain program includes the following cultural events for all participants.
We also host regular informal meet-ups that include dinners, rooftop drinks, pub nights, museum visits, and even weekend beach or city trips! These events are all about building connections, exploring your destination, and sharing ideas for new adventures!
Check out what our on-program interns are up to:
Accommodation
Private bedroom in a shared apartment
As an intern in Madrid, you will have the comfort and privacy of your own private bedroom within a shared apartment. The intern accommodation is furnished with included bed linens and WiFi. Our housing options are located in safe, pleasant neighbourhoods of Madrid and are within a reasonable commute (max of 1 hour) to your Madrid internship by bus, metro, or walking. Some areas where we place interns include Malasaña, Sol, Salamanca, Nuevos Ministerios, Moncloa, and Tribunal. The buildings vary from classic historic properties to contemporary modern ones and are suitable for short term and long term stays.
Local amenities include supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and more. Living amid an active community of other program participants, whether in the same building or in nearby neighborhoods offers you the freedom to live like a local and use the accommodation as a great base both for relaxing and for exploring the city.
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Visa Information
To intern in Madrid, you will need:
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A Schengen Visa (type C - tourism) OR a National Visa (type D - study) (approx. 80 EUR) OR a Student Visa (costing 2,250 EUR for 6 months from September 2025.) The Intern Group’s program fee does not cover the visa cost and other associated expenses (e.g. translation, courier, transport, expedition etc) in the process.
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A passport with at least 6 months validity.
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To demonstrate sufficient financial standing (at least EUR 3000, or equivalent, per every month of the internship.)
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Note: Citizens of EU/EEA are exempted from a visa.
This is not a complete list. For full visa rules and eligibility requirements, visit our Visa Page to confirm your eligibility and avoid delays in your internship application.
Career Advancement Training
Interns benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and following their Madrid internship program. These tools enable you to successfully prepare for your internship before you start, make the most of your experience while you’re interning in Spain, and successfully sell your experience in interviews to future employers.
During your internship, training is delivered through a combination of videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects and you will receive a certificate upon completion. Subjects include critical thinking, oral/written communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global/intellectual fluency.
You will also be granted access to our CV improvement tool and will be invited to attend exclusive tailor-made workshops including interview practice sessions with worldwide peers, CV review workshops, Linkedin workshops, and more!
Alumni Success coaching
Upon completing your internship in Madrid, you'll have the opportunity to get guidance on your next career step from experienced career coaches. We are proud to have a portfolio of partnered experts who will be able to cover topics such as selling your international internship experience, LinkedIn branding, Salary negotiations, interview strategies, and other career-related topics.
Featured Roles
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24/7 Support
Our full-time team in Madrid are all experts on the city’s life and culture. They are incredibly proud of it and they want to show you why. They will organize your airport pick-up when you arrive in Madrid and ensure that you have everything you need for a smooth arrival. The team will also provide a thorough calendar of meet ups & events to help you settle into the city and feel at ease. Our Madrid team is available throughout your internship program should you have any questions or queries.
We also partner with Talkspace to provide all our participants with fully anonymous access to a licensed online therapist for up to 3 months. This ensures you’ll always have someone to talk to when adjusting to life in Madrid.
Fees & Start Dates
The cost of the program is fixed in Euros (EUR).
Please note that the below fees do not include visa costs, flights, insurance or daily food & drink. See our pricing page for more information and to find out about available discounts.
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