Comillas Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, Spain

Looking for something to do to break the winter blues?

The 2025 edition of the IPBS SUMMER INSTITUTE 2025 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION at Comillas will be held over two weeks in June, from June 16 to 27, 2025. This program encourages innovative thinking and promotes an entrepreneurial mindset, specifically designed for undergraduate students.

Please note that this program runs throughout Session 1.  You will need to ensure you discuss this with your Course Director.

The Comillas Pontifical University, located just north of the city centre in Madrid, offers students the chance to experience life in one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities.

To apply, complete the following link SURVEY SUMMER INSTITUTE

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact: smoron@comillas.edu

If the summer break does not suit, consider spending time in Spain over the winter break!!!   The program is offered then as well.

Program itinerary

Program overview

Classes are taught in English and the subjects available include:

  • Introduction to the entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Ideation and business model
  • Exploring strategy
  • Implementation and start-up
  • Learning to sell the idea

Classes are from Monday to Friday.

Cost: 1,470 Euros

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 16 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Application dates:  To be confirmed

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Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

This program is open to any student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Charles Sturt University, who is eligible to complete an unspecified elective as a part of their course. No prior business knowledge is required.

Academic Recognition

Undergraduate students:

6 ECTS credits to be recognized and transferred to BUS201 - International Project upon completion and submission of Host University transcript.

Postgraduate students:

Please contact your Course Director for advice.

Financial Information

Program cost

1,470 Euros

Funding

Students may be eligible to apply for a Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400.

If you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place and you undertake this program you may be eligible for OS-HELP.

Additional details

Housing is not included, but ICADE's accommodation partners can help.

Program costs include

  • 60 hours of classes, materials and start up visits
  • Social, cultural and networking activities
  • Academic transcript

Program costs exclude

  • Airfares
  • Living expenses (accommodation & breakfast/dinner)
  • Travel insurance
  • Passport & Visa (if applicable)
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Local transportation
  • Spending money

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training
  • Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Charles Sturt Global Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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