Monday, September 29th in Madrid
Contact: educationusa@fulbright.es
Madrid U.S. College & University Fair
Schedule of events
Country Briefing 4pm-4:30pm
Join us for a Spain country briefing where we’ll discuss student mobility between Spain-U.S., as well as the work EducationUSA does and how to take advantage of our services in your recruitment efforts.
Fair Set-up 4:30pm-5:00pm
Each table will be marked with the participating institution’s name. If you sent us materials in advance, they will be there for you.
Free wifi is available through the hotel.
U.S. College & University Fair from 5:00-8:00pm
Venue: Hotel Meliá Madrid Princesa (Calle de la Princesa, 27)
Fair set up will begin at 4:30pm. Students will begin entering the event at 5:00pm.
Light refreshments such as coffee, pastries and fruit will be served for exhibitors.
Shipping Information
If you would like to ship materials in advance of the fair, please read the following information carefully.
We also encourage you to consider having digital resources that can be accessed by QR codes in addition to, or instead of, printed materials.
- VERY IMPORTANT: Send all boxes marked “Educational Materials – No Commercial Value”
- Do not insure the contents.
- Report the value of the materials as 0. Please note that even a nominal dollar value ($1.00) can initiate customs procedures and can result in long delays and additional costs to you. EducationUSA advising centers will NOT be responsible for any packages that may be stopped at customs and CANNOT perform any customs clearance activities.
- All materials should be shipped to the addresses noted below.
- Boxes shipped should not exceed 15kgs, and total shipments should not exceed 30kgs.
- We have indicated our best knowledge of expectations. However, we recommend that you check customs regulations before sending packages and consult with your mail services on how to avoid any problems at customs as regulations can change and this will save you time and money.
- We anticipate about 350 attendees.
Please consider bringing alternate supplies in case your shipment is detained by customs.
The absolute latest date to have materials arrive is September 22nd. We recommend sending materials as soon as possible.
Please label the box:
«NO COMMERCIAL VALUE» and DO NOT INSURE the contents
Ship to:
COMISIÓN FULBRIGHT ESPAÑA
Attn: Responsable de EducationUSA
Calle General Oraá 55
28006 – Madrid, Spain
Tel: 91 702 7000
Travel Information
Visas
Visas are not required in Spain for U.S. passport holders. If any participant is not the holder of a U.S. passport, please check each country’s web page for visa requirements.
Currency
Exchange rates as of May 12, 2025 are listed below. Please confer with xe.com or other conversion platforms before traveling for current exchange rates.
1 USD = .90 EUR
Flights
It is each representative’s responsibility to make their own flight arrangements. Travel times and prices are subject to change.
Flights to Madrid
If you are participating in London’s USA College Day and traveling from London to Madrid, please note that there are many flight options on a number of airlines and London airports, with flights a times as often as every hour. We recommend paying close attention to which airport you will be flying out of, as there are 3 airports serving the London area.
The airport serving Madrid is the Madrid-Barajas International Airport.
Transportation in Madrid
From the airport into Madrid, recommended options include:
Bus
- The airport express bus stops at all terminals.
- Express Airport bus fare: 5€
- Aprox. 30 minutes from Atocha station to airport
Ride Shares
- Uber and Cabify both operate in Madrid.
- We do not recommend taking an Uber from Madrid Barajas airport into the city, bus and cab options are easier to locate at the airport. Taking one to the airport is fine however.
- Within the city, both Uber and Cabify can be ordered and arrive within minutes.
Suburban rail
- There is a suburban rail that leaves T4 and it will take you to the city center.
- Ticket 2.60€
- Aprox. 20 min from city center to airport.
Subway
- The subway can get you just about anywhere. For more information, visit Metro Madrid’s website.
- An additional fee is necessary for the airport stop. There are stations in T4 and T1/2/3.
- Ticket + Airport Supplement: 5-6 €
- Aprox. 45 min from city center to airport.
Taxi
- Fixed cost from the airport to the city is 33€
- Aprox. 30 min from city center to airport.
- Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to our designated meeting point for program events.
All non-group transportation expenses are the responsibility of the passengers – EducationUSA cannot pay for transportation to or from the airport, fair venue or to or from the school visits unless riding with the pre-arranged group transportation.
Hotel Information
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and can choose to stay where they find best fit. We welcome to book a stay at the Meliá Madrid Princesa Hotel where the fair will take place, but there are also a number of hotels in the area that are within walking distance or easily connected by public transport.
Spain Student Mobility Information
According to Open Doors, Spain’s mobility is the top 21st international student-sending in the world. Spain has seen a 65% increase in the number of students in the U.S. between 2014 and 2024!
Terms and Conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions for Registration and Participation.