Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Madrid, Spain
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Madrid, Spain

Undergraduate strengths: Medicine, Humanities, Law, Pharmacy. Taught primarily in Spanish.

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The decision

Is Universidad Complutense de Madrid right for you?

Best for students who

  • want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
  • want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
  • want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in Madrid
  • want to live and study in Spanish
  • are set on Medicine, Humanities, Law

Maybe not for you if you

  • are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
  • want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
  • only want to study fully in English
  • want a subject well outside Medicine or Humanities

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

EBAU; B2 Spanish.

Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

What these grades mean
  • Bachillerato / EBAU (Spain) β€” Spanish school-leaving certificate plus EBAU university entrance exam, scored out of 14.
  • DELE (Spanish) β€” Official Spanish language certificate (A1-C2). B2 = upper-intermediate.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €1,500 – €5,000
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €1,000–€2,500
  • Living: €11,000 – €15,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) β€” always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

Typical graduate salary: €24,000–€40,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term β€” joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Madrid

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Useful links

Visa β€” Spain

Student visa (Visado de estudios)

Required for non-EU students studying over 90 days. Apply at the Spanish consulate in your home country.

4–8 weeks €60–€160 depending on nationality
  • University admission letter
  • Proof of funds (~€600/month, ~€7,200/yr)
  • Private health insurance with full coverage
  • Criminal record check
  • Medical certificate
  • Visa application form + passport photos

Closest airports

  • MAD Β· Adolfo SuΓ‘rez Madrid-Barajas
    ~12 km from Madrid
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