The Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is a university in Madrid whose main site is the Ciudad Universitaria; it also has a campus at Somosaguas. According to the university, it is in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the top 300 of the Shanghai ranking and among the 100 most sustainable universities in the UI GreenMetric 2026.
The UCM offers bachelor's degrees (grados), master's degrees, continuing education (Formación Permanente) and online programmes through UCM Online, alongside research, cultural and sports programmes. Students can enter a bachelor's degree through several routes:
The PAU university entrance exam (EvAU) or earlier systems
Vocational training (FP)
Foreign education systems
A previous university degree
Access routes for applicants over 25, 40 or 45
Admission to bachelor's degrees is handled by the Sección de Admisión a Grado in the Edificio de Estudiantes on Avenida Complutense, and enrolled students register online through the GEA-UCMnet portal. For housing, the UCM has more than 700 places in five colegios mayores of its own and more than 6,000 places in 33 affiliated colegios mayores and residences on campus and in central Madrid, and works with partner accommodation platforms.
For this special international degree program students take the first two years of studies at their home institutions, and the next year and a half at a school abroad, to return home for the last semester. The Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, located in the Somosaguas Campus, offers students: Internships Office, International Relations Office, Library, mentoring program for first-year students, Cycles of Conferences, Training Activities, Conferences Professional Orientation, etc. Some of the courses included are: Economic History, Business Law, Principles of Business Management, Introduction to Economics, Business Mathematics, Business Statistics, Financial Accounting, Principles of Business Financial Management and Microeconomics.
Level: Undergraduate Bachelors
Location: Madrid
Language of instruction: Spanish
Degree in Dentistry
The Degree in Dentistry is designed to train students to become professionals with adequate knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to serve the health demands of society. Emphasis is not only on diagnosis and treatment, but also prevention and working in an ethical and efficient way. Graduates in the dentistry program will understand the need for life-long learning as well as advances in knowledge and technology when making therapeutic decisions.
Level: Undergraduate Bachelors
Location: Madrid
Language of instruction: Spanish
Double Degree In Philosophy (International)
This undergraduate double degree program in Philosophy allows students from la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) to do part of their studies in the Universidad Completense in Madrid and vice-versa. The objective of this course is to train graduates with basic philosophical knowledge of both historical and systematic nature, giving them the capacity to identify, analyze, criticize and improve the ideas that make up the contemporary world. Graduates should be capable of transmitting philosophical knowledge in the different educational and training fields and sectors where they are demanded. Some of the courses include: History of the contemporary world, Political Philosophy I, Philosophical Anthropology I, Fundamental ontology, History of ancient philosophy, Contemporary literature, Basic psychology, Esthetic, Philosophical Anthropology II and Medieval Philosophy's history.
Level: Undergraduate Bachelors
Location: Madrid
Language of instruction: Spanish
Law Degree with Specialization in French Law (International)
The Law Degree with a specialization in French Law is the study of both the Spanish and French legal systems. Students spend the first two years at the Complutense in Madrid and the second two years at the Paris I University. The Faculty of Law, located in Madrid’s Moncloa Campus, has all the necessary facilities including the library, European documentation center, amphitheater classrooms, fixed seating classrooms, study rooms, computer rooms, Wi-Fi connection, cafeterias and dining rooms, etc. Some courses included are: Constitutional Law I, Roman Law, Legal Computers, Public Freedoms, Intro to Political Economy, Civil Law I, General Theory of Law, Criminal Law I and Law History.
Level: Undergraduate Bachelors
Location: Madrid
Language of instruction: Spanish, French
Admission
For all levels students must have at least intermediary Spanish language skills as most courses are taught in Spanish. To access undergraduate degrees students must have finished secondary studies equivalent to the Spanish bachillerato. To access Master’s courses students must have completed a University Degree. To access Doctorate courses students must possess an undergraduate and master’s degree.
Fees
Registration fees per credit for undergraduate degrees: First registration is from €21.94 - €26.81, second registration ranges from €41.05 - 49.26, third registration ranges from €82.30 to €98.75 and fourth and successive registrations range from €113.71 - €136.44.
Registration fees per credit for master’s degrees: First registration is from €25.52-34.59, second registration is from €42-56.75, third registration is from €91-€122.21 and fourth registration is from €126 to €169.21.
Doctorates cost €390 per year for full time and €234 per year for part-time. Complimentary training ranges from €49.84-69.93 where applicable.
Duration
The undergraduate degree last 4 years.
Deadlines
Courses start at the end of September. Classes will be out during all official Spain and Madrid holidays.
Housing
The UCM offers more than 700 places in five colegios mayores of its own and more than 6,000 places in 33 affiliated colegios mayores and university residences, located on the campus and in central Madrid. Each colegio mayor organises academic, cultural, sports and social activities for its residents. The university also works with partner accommodation platforms.
Subjects taught
Architecture, Building and Landscape
Architecture
Arts, Design and Crafts
Fine Arts
Business
Business Administration
Human Resources
Labor Relations
Public Relations
Communications
Audiovisual Communication
Economics
Economics
Education
Teacher Training for Early Childhood Education
Teacher Training for Physical Education
Teacher Training for Special Education
Psychopedagogy
Pedagogy
Engineering
Technical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Computer Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Geological Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Technical Engineering in Management Information Systems
