Postgraduate
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
funding: AECID grants for foreign students
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
"One of Spain's oldest and largest universities, in Madrid"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#187 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universidad Complutense de Madrid
The Complutense University of Madrid has roots going back to 1293 and is one of the largest on-campus universities in Europe. Its main Moncloa campus and Somosaguas campus teach law, medicine, social sciences, humanities, fine arts and sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#187
Ranked #187 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Complutense de Madrid's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1293
Roots
#187
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Madrid (Moncloa, Somosaguas)
Location
Popular Programs
Law
Medicine
Fine Arts
Journalism
Political Science
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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Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The Moncloa campus is in Madrid city, and the Somosaguas campus is in Pozuelo de Alarcon.
Campus Details
Madrid
(Moncloa
Somosaguas)
Campus Forecast
Madrid
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
hot summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
5 UCM colegios mayores
700+ places
Shared flats
Dining
Check university site
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Cinema and concerts
Dance and theatre
Photography
Sports
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
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the UCM international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universidad Complutense 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 UCM 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.
6
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
The Moncloa campus is in Madrid city, and the Somosaguas campus is in Pozuelo de Alarcon.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
Medicine
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Bachelor's
Fine Arts
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Bachelor's
Journalism
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Bachelor's
Political Science
Master's
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Master's
Law (Master's)
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Master's
Journalism (Master's)
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Master's
Political Science (Master's)
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