Quick Summary
Situated in Madrid, Spain, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is a public established in 1996. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 48500 students including 12% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Hospitality & Leisure Management, Communication & Media Studies, Engineering & Technology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Modern infrastructure, high emphasis on employability, and located in the dynamic capital region of Spain.
Subject Strengths
Hospitality & Leisure ManagementCommunication & Media StudiesEngineering & TechnologySports Science
Founded1996
TypePublic
Total Students48500
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge (Multicampus)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Hospital Universitario de Móstoles
AccreditationANECA (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Continuous Education
Programs
20+
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
CINTTEC, Center for Intelligent Information Technologies, Institute of Interdisciplinary Mathematics
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ANECA (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate55%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on EBAU (university entrance exam) scores for undergraduate admission. For international students, ensure timely credential evaluation (Homologación).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,100/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$30
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€14,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableMEC Scholarships, URJC Excellence Scholarships, Erasmus+ Grants
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Continuous Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| International Relations | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Audiovisual Communication | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$32,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Strong links with telecommunicationstourismand healthcare sectors in Madrid.
Notable Alumni
Pablo Casado, Fran Llorente, several prominent Spanish journalists and politicians.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Comprehensive sports complexes in Móstoles, Fuenlabrada, and Alcorcón campuses.
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Debate Society, Theater Workshop, Radio URJC
Library Resources
Integrated library system across 5 campuses with extensive digital archives.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, MUNDE (International Exchange), SICUE
Summer Programs
Summer Courses in Aranjuez