Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #4,471
- 2024
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Students
- 14,500
- International students
- 30%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1994
Overview
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a private university located in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1994, it was the first private university in Spain authorized by the Spanish Parliament. It is particularly recognized for its faculties in Health Sciences, including Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry, and maintains strong ties with the professional sector through its 'Open University' model.
Fields of study
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Computer Science
- Aerospace Engineering
- Business Administration
- Law
- Social Sciences
- International Relations
- Education
- Psychology
- Sports Sciences
- Nutrition
- Music
- Design
Accreditation: Consejo de Universidades; Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, October
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions, usually closing in July/August depending on seat availability.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- matricula@uax.es
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€7,500 – €20,000 / year
From about $8,100 / year
Domestic students
€7,500 – €20,000 / year
Tuition fees are program-specific and usually require direct consultation or registration through the UAX portal. Health sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary) carry the highest fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grado en Biomedicina (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grado en Enfermería (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grado en Farmacia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grado en Psicología (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Máster Universitario en Arquitectura (Habilitante) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.