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Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Madrid, Spain
"A Jesuit private university in Madrid, home of ICADE and ICAI"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#581 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Comillas Pontifical University traces its roots to 1890 and is a private Jesuit university in Madrid. It includes ICADE for business and law, ICAI for engineering, and schools of international relations, psychology and humanities, with a strong focus on employability.
Rankings & Recognition
#581
Ranked #581 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Pontificia Comillas's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1890
Roots
#581
QS 2026 Rank
Private University
Type
Madrid (2 campuses)
Location
Popular Programs
Business
Law
Engineering
International Relations
Psychology
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
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I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
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
The Cantoblanco campus and the Alberto Aguilera campus are both in Madrid.
Campus Details
Madrid
(2 campuses)
Campus Forecast
Madrid
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
hot summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Berrospe
Santa Maria del Pino and Vedruna halls
Loyola hall 200 students
MiCampus and Resa partners
Dining
Dining hall at Loyola hall
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Gym and pool at Loyola hall
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Check university site
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 COMILLAS international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universidad Pontificia Comillas
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School cert; check university site
Postgraduate
Bachelor's; check university site
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 COMILLAS 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
The Cantoblanco campus and the Alberto Aguilera campus are both in Madrid.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Business Administration (ICADE)
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Bachelor's
Law (ICADE)
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Bachelor's
Industrial Engineering (ICAI)
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Bachelor's
International Relations
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Bachelor's
Psychology
Master's
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Master's
Law
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Master's
Engineering
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