# =314QS World University Rankings
182Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a public university established in 1989. It has campuses in Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo.
UC3M's academic structure includes the School of Law and Social Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities, Communication and Library Science, and the School of Health Sciences. Its academic structure also includes the School of Graduate Studies, the Doctoral School, the Guardia Civil University Centre and the Carlos III International School.
Internationalisation is a core element of UC3M. International students represent 30.4% of the student population, and 51% of UC3M graduates have participated in an international mobility programme. UC3M has nearly 850 exchange agreements with universities worldwide.
78% of UC3M degree programmes can be studied in English or in a bilingual option.
UC3M has a graduate employability rate of 88.2% and maintains relationships with more than 3,000 companies and institutions.
UC3M holds international academic accreditations including AACSB in business education and EUR-ACE accreditation for a number of its engineering programmes.
About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a public university established in 1989. It has campuses in Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo.
UC3M's academic structure includes the School of Law and Social Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities, Communication and Library Science, and the School of Health Sciences. Its academic structure also includes the School of Graduate Studies, the Doctoral School, the Guardia Civil University Centre and the Carlos III International School.
Internationalisation is a core element of UC3M. International students represent 30.4% of the student population, and 51% of UC3M graduates have participated in an international mobility programme. UC3M has nearly 850 exchange agreements with universities worldwide.
78% of UC3M degree programmes can be studied in English or in a bilingual option.
UC3M has a graduate employability rate of 88.2% and maintains relationships with more than 3,000 companies and institutions.
UC3M holds international academic accreditations including AACSB in business education and EUR-ACE accreditation for a number of its engineering programmes.
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Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
How to get a full scholarship
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Scholarships to study abroad
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Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about scholarship applications, including tips on how to find scholarships and chances of success.
Rankings & Ratings
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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