University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M)

The University Charles III of Madrid, known as UC3M for short, is a leading public university located in the city of Madrid, Spain. With an international profile, the institution was established by an Act of the Spanish Parliament dated May 5, 1989. Offering a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate programs in both Spanish and English, UC3M is primarily focused on research.

UC3M's mission is to contribute to the development of society by delivering the highest-quality, cutting-edge research in strict accordance with international standards. The university strives for excellence in all of its activities, with the goal of becoming one of Europe's finest universities. UC3M consistently ranks among the top 50 institutions in the world, particularly in the field of Economics.

International prospective students wishing to enroll in undergraduate programs at the University Charles III of Madrid must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma / IB diploma
• Spanish university admission qualification (CAU in Spanish)
• Transcript documents
• English language proficiency documentation
• Spanish language proficiency documentation
• SAT/ACT scores depending on the department

International prospective students wishing to enroll in graduate programs at the University Charles III of Madrid must meet the following requirements:

• University degree
• Transcript documents
• English language proficiency documentation
• Spanish language proficiency documentation
• GRE/GMAT scores depending on the department
• Statement of purpose
• Letter of recommendation

You must complete an online application form to apply to public universities in Madrid — either through the Spanish university entrance exam, UNED accreditation for international students, a Spanish vocational training certificate, or as a graduate degree holder.