
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Basic information and contact details for Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a prestigious Spanish public university renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and innovation. A leader in employability, it is recognized as one of the best public universities in Europe distinguished by its strong international presence and its commitment to innovation and the improvement of society through cutting-edge research.
Established in 1989, it has four campuses - Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo, which host more than 20,000 students, 20% of whom are international students. UC3M offers a wide range of undergraduate and master's degree programs in Social Sciences and Law; Documentation, Humanities and Communication; Engineering, recognized with the prestigious EUR-ACE quality certification, and in Health Sciences, recently implemented. More than 70% of these programs are taught in English.
The university boasts more than 800 exchange agreements with top universities worldwide, facilitating student and staff mobility within a framework of international cooperation. UC3M is one of the Spanish and European universities that promotes more Erasmus + mobility, and it plays an active participation in the YUFE Alliance, promoting collaboration among young European universities.
Professional career development is another of UC3M's hallmarks, which makes it a leading university in terms of employability, with an employability rate of 90.6% among graduates. The university collaborates with more than 3,000 companies and institutions, offering solid internship opportunities and access to job opportunities. Students also enjoy a dynamic university life with modern academic and sports facilities and many cultural activities.
UC3M has been recognized as one of the most internationalized universities in Madrid and Europe, consolidating its reputation as the best option for students seeking a dynamic, globally connected educational environment with great possibilities in research and academic excellence.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Student gender ratio
- 48 F : 52 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 18% (1)
- Students per staff
- 10.9 (1)
- Student total
- 18403 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
See below for a range of subjects taught at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Arts and Humanities
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
