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Complutense University of Madrid

Madrid, Community of Madrid Β· Public University Β· Est. 1499

QS World #172 Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
1499
Students
86,000
International
11,000

Overview

Complutense University of Madrid is a public university, established in 1499, located in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. It is ranked #172 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance β€” always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at UCM

27 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 3 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 7,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Data Science

Bachelor of Data Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 3 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 7,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Economics

Bachelor of Economics

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 3 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 7,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 3 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 7,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Law (JD)

Bachelor of Law (JD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 5 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 12,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Medicine (MD)

Bachelor of Medicine (MD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 5 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 12,500 total
Bachelor's Degree Psychology

Bachelor of Psychology

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 3 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 7,500 total

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Computer Science

Master of Computer Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Data Science

Master of Data Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Economics

Master of Economics

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Journalism

Master of Journalism

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Law (JD)

Master of Law (JD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering

Master of Mechanical Engineering

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Medicine (MD)

Master of Medicine (MD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total
Master's Degree Psychology

Master of Psychology

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 5,000 total

PhD / Doctorate

PhD / Doctorate Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Data Science

PhD in Data Science

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Economics

PhD in Economics

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Journalism

PhD in Journalism

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Law (JD)

PhD in Law (JD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Medicine (MD)

PhD in Medicine (MD)

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total
PhD / Doctorate Psychology

PhD in Psychology

Complutense University of Madrid

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time πŸ’° CAD 10,000 total

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr

Low tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Spain.

Last updated 11 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.