In a comparative literature program, students are encouraged to study a wide range of topics related to literature. Through comparing the works from two different societies, students also will usually learn about the art and language of each culture.

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a sovereign state and a member state of the European Union. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Spanish universities regulate access to their degrees, and they fix the academic fees. They can also offer unofficial postgraduate degrees. Madrid has the largest number of bars per capita of any European city and a very active nightlife.