Internships in Madrid
Our internships in Madrid give you the opportunity to gain international professional experience in one of Europe’s most vibrant business and cultural capitals. We partner with leading companies and organizations across industries including business, engineering, technology, marketing, and architecture to offer tailored internships in Spain designed to help you build practical skills in a global environment.
Overview
Our internship program in Spain offers 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.
At The Intern Group, we help students and graduates secure tailored internships in Madrid that align with their academic background, interests, and future goals. Our program is designed to support your full experience abroad, from your internship placement and pre-departure preparation to helping you settle into life in Spain with confidence.
During your internship in Madrid, you’ll gain hands-on experience in an international working environment while building transferable skills, professional connections, and greater confidence navigating global workplaces.
Outside of your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Madrid’s world-famous food, culture, nightlife, museums, and historic neighborhoods while improving your Spanish language skills. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your resume or just experience a new culture, our Madrid internship program is designed to help you make the most of your time abroad.
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What's included
When you join our international internship program in Madrid, you’ll receive support from acceptance through to being an alumni member and beyond. Our team is here to support every stage of your journey and help you get the most out of your time abroad in Spain. Your program will include...
Professional internship
Professional development materials
Dedicated 1-1 advisor
Community & Events
While living in Madrid as an intern on our program, the networking opportunities available to you will be endless, in both English and Spanish! Interns on our program 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! Our internship in Spain program includes the following cultural events for all participants.
Alongside running these three events, our in-country Experience Coordinators will 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! Get to know our Madrid Experience Coordinators below...
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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