Complutense University of Madrid : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Complutense University of Madrid

The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), with a European and international vocation, is the largest public research university in Spain, and is widely regarded as one of its most prestigious academic institutions. At the present moment we offer 81 BA degrees, 152 MA degrees, 58 Doctoral programs and nearly 200 Expert and Specialist degrees, in almost all areas of knowledge.

Because we consider our students our main concern, this university is committed to providing comprehensive training at the highest level. Our programs enjoy wide acceptance in the labor market. Moreover, the internationalization of our curriculum is a growing reality – we offer some bilingual degrees (Spanish and English), and many specific courses in different languages. The UCM also has a prestigious Spanish Language Centre (CCEE) for foreign students.

The UCM has an extensive series of accords permitting student/professor exchanges and study abroad opportunities; the UCM currently operates some institutions outside of Spain, such as the The Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard University (USA), and the Collège des Hautes Études Européennes Miguel Servet (France).

Many UCM research groups occupy positions in the highest ranks of international leadership, and we are committed to ensuring excellence based on large networks of quality research groups.

About Complutense University of Madrid

The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), with a European and international vocation, is the largest public research university in Spain, and is widely regarded as one of its most prestigious academic institutions. At the present moment we offer 81 BA degrees, 152 MA degrees, 58 Doctoral programs and nearly 200 Expert and Specialist degrees, in almost all areas of knowledge.

Because we consider our students our main concern, this university is committed to providing comprehensive training at the highest level. Our programs enjoy wide acceptance in the labor market. Moreover, the internationalization of our curriculum is a growing reality – we offer some bilingual degrees (Spanish and English), and many specific courses in different languages. The UCM also has a prestigious Spanish Language Centre (CCEE) for foreign students.

The UCM has an extensive series of accords permitting student/professor exchanges and study abroad opportunities; the UCM currently operates some institutions outside of Spain, such as the The Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard University (USA), and the Collège des Hautes Études Européennes Miguel Servet (France).

Many UCM research groups occupy positions in the highest ranks of international leadership, and we are committed to ensuring excellence based on large networks of quality research groups.

Available programs

The UCM offers a wide range of courses, with 81 undergraduate programs in almost all areas of knowledge: Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Engineering and Social and Legal Sciences.

The UCM holds a leading position in the most prestigious international university rankings. According to QS Rankings, in some subjects the UCM is among the world’s top 50 universities, this is the case of Odontology and Veterinary studies. It is also remarkable that Archaeology, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Anthropology, Communication and Legal Studies at UCM are among the top 100 universities in the world.

The UCM holds the first position for Spanish universities at English Language and Literature, History, Modern Language, Odontology, Legal Studies and International Policy studies.

We are committed to ensuring excellence based on linking research and teaching, in order to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the chosen discipline.

Arts and Humanities (6)

Archeology

Art History

Classical Philology

Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

Design

English Studies

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Business and Management (6)

Business Administration and Management

Business Administration and Management (English)

Business Administration and Management - Computer Engineering

Finance, Banking and Insurance

Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering (English)

Computer Engineering - Mathematics

Electronic Communications Engineering

Geological Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Biochemistry

Biology

Dentistry

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Medicine

Nursing

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Natural Sciences (6)

Chemistry

Chemistry - Biochemistry

Food Science and Technology

Geology

Mathematics

Mathematics - Physics (English)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Advertising and Public Relations

Applied Statistics

Audiovisual Communication

Commerce

Criminology

Economics

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The UCM offers a wide range of courses, with 152 MA titles, 58 Doctoral programs and nearly 200 Expert and Specialist titles, in almost all areas of knowledge: Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Engineering and Social and Legal Sciences.

According to QS Rankings, in some subjects the UCM is among the world’s top 50 universities, this is the case of Odontology and Veterinary studies. It is also remarkable that Archaeology, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Anthropology, Communication and Legal Studies at UCM are among the top 100 universities in the world.

The UCM holds the first position for Spanish universities at English Language and Literature, History, Modern Language, Odontology, Legal Studies and International Policy studies.

Many UCM research groups occupy positions in the highest ranks of international leadership, and we are committed to ensuring excellence based on large networks of quality research groups, and on the successful engagement of our graduate students in research.

Arts and Humanities (6)

Advanced Studies in History of Spanish Art

Advanced Studies in Philosophy

Advanced Studies of Museums and Historical - Artistic Heritage

Applied Ethics

Archaeological Research

Art Education in Social and Cultural Institutions

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Business and Management (6)

Actuarial and Financial Sciences

Audit and Accounting

Banking and Quantitative Finance

Business Finance

Business Management, Marketing and Accounting Research

Electronic Commerce

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical Engineering: Process Engineering

Computer Engineering

Formal Methods in Computer Engineering

Geological Engineering

Internet of Things

Mathematical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Animal Production and Health

Applied Plant Biology

Behavioral and Health Sciences Methodology

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine

Biomaterials

Biostatistics

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Natural Sciences (6)

Advanced Mathematics

Advanced Paleontology

Astrophysics

Biomedical Physics

Chemical Science and Technology

Disaster Management

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Access to the Lawyer Profession (CES Cardenal Cisneros)

Access to the Lawyer Profession (CES IEB)

Access to the Lawyer Profession (ISDE)

Access to the Lawyer Profession (RCU Escorial-María Cristina Madrid Office)

Advanced Studies in Financial and Tax Law

Advanced Studies in Labor and Employment

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Full-Time MBA (1)

Business Administration and Management (MBA)

Arts and Humanities (6)

Ancient World Studies

Art History

Contemporary History

English Linguistics

Fine Arts

French Studies

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Business and Management (6)

Business Administration and Management

Data Analysis (Data Science)

Quantitative Finance and Economics

Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Geology and Geological Engineering

Mathematical Engineering, Statistics and Operations Research

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine

Biology

Biomedical Research

Dental Sciences

Health Care

Medical Chemistry

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Natural Sciences (6)

Advanced Chemistry

Astrophysics

Ecology

Environment: Human and Socioeconomic Dimensions

Erasmus Mundus in Fusion Science and Engineering / International Doctoral College in Fusion Science and Engineering (FUSION-DC)

Mathematical Research

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Audiovisual Communication, Advertising and Public Relations

Documentation Sciences

Economics

Economics and Innovation Management

Education

Feminist and Gender Studies

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Bachelor

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

Master

GPA

2+

GMAT

620+

International Baccalaureate

24+

PTE Academic

60+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

TOEFL

82+

IELTS

6.5+

Total students

50,456

UG students

81%

PG students

19%

International students

8,594

UG students

69%

PG students

31%

Total faculty staff

5,671

Domestic staff

93%

Int'l staff

7%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

13,750 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

13,750 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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