Postgraduate
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
funding: AECID grants for foreign students
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Getafe, Spain
"A modern public university in the Madrid region"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#301 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid was founded in 1989 and has campuses at Getafe, Leganes, Colmenarejo and Puerta de Toledo in Madrid. It teaches economics, law, business, humanities, communication and engineering, and offers several bachelor and master programmes in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#301
Ranked #301 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Carlos III de Madrid's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1989
Founded
#301
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Getafe, Leganes, Colmenarejo, Madrid
Location
Popular Programs
Economics
Law
Business
Engineering
Communication
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
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B2 approx. |
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IELTS (English courses)
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6.0-6.5 approx. |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MAEC-AECID grants
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
Campuses are at Getafe, Leganes, Colmenarejo and Puerta de Toledo in Madrid.
Campus Details
Getafe
Leganes
Colmenarejo
Madrid
Campus Forecast
Getafe
Madrid
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
hot summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Antonio Machado residence Colmenarejo
Peces-Barba and De los Rios residences Getafe
Abril Martorell residence Leganes
Dining
Full board in residences
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Residence gym
Multi-sport courts
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Public: EUR 700-3,500 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
EUR 800-1,300 / month
Health Insurance
Required for student visa
Housing (approx.)
EUR 662-818 / month (hall)
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the UC3M international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UNEDasiss credential; school cert
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; language per course
English Proficiency
DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
IELTS (English courses)
6.0-6.5 approx.Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Secondary school certificate or degree (legalised)
Academic transcripts
UNEDasiss access credential (bachelor, non-EU)
Language proof (Spanish or English)
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UC3M international admissions pages.
2
Access credential
For a bachelor, non-EU applicants usually request the UNEDasiss access credential; master applicants skip this step.
3
Apply online
Fill in the online pre-enrolment and upload your documents in the application window.
4
Admission decision
The university reviews your file and publishes the admission result.
5
Pay & confirm
Accept the place and pay the enrolment deposit to receive your admission letter.
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Student visa
Apply for a Spanish student visa (type D) at the consulate, then get your student residence card within 30 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
Campuses are at Getafe, Leganes, Colmenarejo and Puerta de Toledo in Madrid.
Bachelor's
5
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Bachelor's
Economics
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Bachelor's
Law
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Bachelor's
Business Administration
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Bachelor's
Computer Science
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Bachelor's
Telecommunication Engineering
Master's
3
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Master's
Economics (Master's)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Master's
Law (Master's)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
📍 Getafe
Master's
Computer Science (Master's)
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