CUNEF Universidad
Madrid, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
CUNEF Universidad is a private higher education institution located in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1973 and officially recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Universities as an independent university in 2019. On 29 April 2026 it was awarded AACSB International accreditation, covering 13 programmes in business and management (9 undergraduate, 4 postgraduate), placing it among the top tier of business schools worldwide. The university operates two urban campuses in Madrid: Campus Almansa (Calle Almansa, 101) and Campus Pirineos (Calle Pirineos, 55). Its academic offering spans Business Administration, Economics, Law, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, delivered in Spanish, English and bilingual formats. CUNEF has launched doctoral programmes and maintains the CUNEF Research Institute of Finance and International Business. The university has partnerships with prestigious institutions including LSE, SDA Bocconi and the University of London, and is recognised for its strong ties to the Spanish financial sector and high graduate employability.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Finance
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Politics
- International Relations
- Technology
Accreditation: AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions usually closing in June/July for September intake.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admision@cunef.edu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€13,000 – €16,000 / year
From about $14,040 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program; undergraduate fees are approximately €13,000-€15,500 per year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
