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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.

Available programs

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid offers programs in Economics and Business, Engineering, Law, Communication, Social Sciences and Humanities. Most bachelor degrees in Engineering have been awarded the EUR-ACE quality certificate.

More than 71% of the degree courses offered can be taken either fully in English, or with option in English or with a bilingual option.

UC3M students are able to carry out internships through collaborative  agreements the University has signed with different companies and organizations. Furthermore, this institution has distinguished itself through the high job placement rate of its graduates, which, according to the latest study on career placement, is nearly  90.6%.

Students have access to a wide array of cultural and sport activities, as well as several sports centers. The University also provides first-rate  student housing

Bachelor in Law

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offers 159 master programs and 20 doctoral programs in the varying fields of investigative research ongoing at the University. Over 40% are taught in English. 

The programs are organized into four Schools, encompassing the areas of Law; Business and Economics; Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences; and Engineering and Basis Sciences. The Madrid-Puerta de Toledo Campus, home to the bulk of the master programs, is located in the cultural and historic heart of Madrid, one of Europe’s great capital cities.  

A total of 27.3% of the students enrolled in the master programs hail from other countries, drawn by the prospect of pursuing studies in English at an international campus in Madrid.  Among doctoral candidates, the percentage of international students reaches 44.8%.

UC3M students have access to a wide array of cultural and sport activities, as well as several sports centers. The University also provides first-rate student housing

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Master in Finance

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5.5+
72+
24+
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Bachelor

5.5+
72+

Master

5.5+
72+
20,870
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4,846
67%
33%
2,402
74%
26%

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Rankings & ratings

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is one of the top public universities in Madrid, Spain. It is ranked #=285 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #343
  • 2014
    #=317
  • 2015
    #=355
  • 2016
    #=314
  • 2017
    #=280
  • 2018
    #281
  • 2019
    #=253
  • 2020
    #298
  • 2021
    #311
  • 2022
    #=351
  • 2023
    #=320
  • 2024
    #=319
  • 2025
    #=285

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