Quick Summary
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, in Getafe, Spain, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1989. Ranked #285 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 22800 students including 21% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Economics, Business Administration, Library & Information Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UC3M is one of the top young universities globally, known for its high employability, rigorous academic standards in economics and engineering, and its internationalized campus environment where many degrees are taught in English.
Subject Strengths
EconomicsBusiness AdministrationLibrary & Information ManagementSocial SciencesLawAccounting & Finance
Founded1989
TypePublic
Total Students22800
Intl Students21%
Faculty Ratio13.5
CampusMulti-campus (Urban and Suburban)
Campus Size150 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario de Getafe,Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
AccreditationAACSB,AMBA,EUR-ACE,Euro-Inf
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#285
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Dual Degrees
Programs
Economics and Business,Legal and Social Sciences,Science and Technology,Humanities and Communication
PhD Programs
Master in Management,MOOCs via edX
Online Programs
IMDEA Networks Institute,Gregorio Peces-Barba Institute,Carlos III-Juan March Institute,IC3JM
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB,AMBA,EUR-ACE,Euro-Inf
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL95
Min GPA3
GRERequired for Economics and Business Masters
GMATRequired for Finance and MBA programs
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on maintaining a high grade point average in the EBAU/Selectividad for domestic students. International applicants should prioritize high GRE/GMAT scores for master's programs in Economics.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€6,600/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€8,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€19,130/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableUC3M Excellence Awards,MAE-AECID Scholarships,Santander Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable through Spanish Ministry of Education
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Dual Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Aerospace Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biomedical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$38,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93.4%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with IBEX 35 companies and multinational firms in Madrid.
Industry Connections
SantanderAirbusTelefónicaAccentureIndra
Notable Alumni
Pablo Casado,Manu Brabo,Carlos Lesmes
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor pool,Fitness center,Tennis courts,Multipurpose sports halls
Student Clubs
Debate Club,Erasmus Student Network,Engineering Society,Theater Workshop
Library Resources
Extensive digital library, specialized law and economics collections across four campuses.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Non-European Mobility Program
Summer Programs
UC3M International Summer School