# =314QS World University Rankings
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About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a prestigious Spanish public university renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and innovation. A leader in employability, it is recognized as one of the best public universities in Europe distinguished by its strong international presence and its commitment to innovation and the improvement of society through cutting-edge research.
Established in 1989, it has four campuses -Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo-, which host more than 20,000 students, 20% of whom are international students. UC3M offers a wide range of undergraduate and master's degree programs in Social Sciences and Law; Documentation, Humanities and Communication; Engineering, recognized with the prestigious EUR-ACE quality certification, and in Health Sciences, recently implemented. More than 70% of these programs are taught in English.
The university boasts more than 800 exchange agreements with top universities worldwide, facilitating student and staff mobility within a framework of international cooperation. UC3M is one of the Spanish and European universities that promotes more Erasmus + mobility, and it plays an active participation in the YUFE Alliance, promoting collaboration among young European universities.
Professional career development is another of UC3M's hallmarks, which makes it a leading university in terms of employability. With an employability rate of 90.6% among graduates. The university collaborates with more than 3,000 companies and institutions, offering solid internship opportunities and access to job opportunities. Students also enjoy a dynamic university life with modern academic and sports facilities and many cultural activities.
UC3M has been recognized as one of the most internationalized universities in Madrid and Europe, consolidating its reputation as the best option for students seeking a dynamic, globally connected educational environment. with great possibilities in research and academic excellence.
About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a prestigious Spanish public university renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and innovation. A leader in employability, it is recognized as one of the best public universities in Europe distinguished by its strong international presence and its commitment to innovation and the improvement of society through cutting-edge research.
Established in 1989, it has four campuses -Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo-, which host more than 20,000 students, 20% of whom are international students. UC3M offers a wide range of undergraduate and master's degree programs in Social Sciences and Law; Documentation, Humanities and Communication; Engineering, recognized with the prestigious EUR-ACE quality certification, and in Health Sciences, recently implemented. More than 70% of these programs are taught in English.
The university boasts more than 800 exchange agreements with top universities worldwide, facilitating student and staff mobility within a framework of international cooperation. UC3M is one of the Spanish and European universities that promotes more Erasmus + mobility, and it plays an active participation in the YUFE Alliance, promoting collaboration among young European universities.
Professional career development is another of UC3M's hallmarks, which makes it a leading university in terms of employability. With an employability rate of 90.6% among graduates. The university collaborates with more than 3,000 companies and institutions, offering solid internship opportunities and access to job opportunities. Students also enjoy a dynamic university life with modern academic and sports facilities and many cultural activities.
UC3M has been recognized as one of the most internationalized universities in Madrid and Europe, consolidating its reputation as the best option for students seeking a dynamic, globally connected educational environment. with great possibilities in research and academic excellence.
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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is one of the top Public universities in Madrid, Spain. It is ranked #=314 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=355
- 2016#=314
- 2017#=280
- 2018#281
- 2019#=253
- 2020#298
- 2021#311
- 2022#=351
- 2023#=320
- 2024#=319
- 2025#=285
- 2026#301
- 2027#=314
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=355
- 2016#=314
- 2017#=280
- 2018#281
- 2019#=253
- 2020#298
- 2021#311
- 2022#=351
- 2023#=320
- 2024#=319
- 2025#=285
- 2026#301
- 2027#=314
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