Take a break from the books and relax on the sloping lawns of Parque del Oeste, which is minutes from your student accommodation at Residencia Universitaria Femenina Cardenal Spínola. Discover the ancient Egyptian Templo de Debod and the beautiful fountain of Juan de Villanueva, then stop for coffee at Van Gough Café, where the carrot cake has been voted the best in Madrid. Walk along Gran Vía to browse the big name stores, or get your culture fix with a visit to The Art Triangle – home to Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and Museo Nacional Centre de Arte Reina Sofía.

You’ll enjoy an easy commute to class when you’re based at Residencia Universitaria Femenina Cardenal Spínola. Walk to Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in just seven minutes, and reach Universidad Complutense de Madrid in less than 20. Students at Universidad Pontificia Comillas can walk to class in 30 minutes, or go by bike and arrive in 10 minutes. If you have your own car, there’s parking available on site.

You’ll find it easy to make new friends when you live in this female-only residence. After a long day of lectures, you’ll be happy to get home to your private room, where you can freshen up in your private bathroom and get ready to meet friends in the common areas or TV room, or join one of the residents’ events. If you’re feeling energetic, head out to the sports zone to play basketball or volleyball, or clear your head with a stress-busting workout in the gym.

When you’re too busy with college work to take a break, head for the well-stocked library instead, or join friends in the study and meeting rooms to brainstorm your latest project. If focused study is what’s needed, sit at the desk in your room, connect to the internet and get to work.

You’ll find it easy to concentrate because all your day-to-day needs are taken care of. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the dining hall, and there’s a laundry service so you won’t have to worry about running out of clean clothes. If you need any repairs, the maintenance team are always available to help.