Carlos III University of Madrid
Getafe, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #285
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 23,000
- International students
- 29%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1989
Overview
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a prestigious Spanish public university established in 1989. It is renowned for its high graduate employability, international profile, and excellence in research and teaching across Social Sciences, Law, Humanities, Communication, and Engineering.
Fields of study
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Humanities
- Communication
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
Accreditation: ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies: June for general admission; Early Admission phases for international students often start in November and end in April.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- prospectivestudents@uc3m.es
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€6,660 – €19,800 / year
From about $7,193 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees for international non-EU students are significantly higher, approximately 110-120 EUR per credit. National/EU students pay subsidized public rates (~21-30 EUR per credit).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €7,460 / year | Varies | September |
| Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €7,460 / year | Varies | September |
| Bachelor in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €7,460 / year | Varies | September |
| Bachelor in Economics (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €7,460 / year | Varies | September |
| Master in Business Administration (MBA) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | €19,800 / total | Varies | September |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.