SpainQS #187MadridPublic UniversityTaught in English, SpanishSelf-FundedTuition from €1,200 per yearComplutense University of Madrid
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain's largest public university, gives students access to various grants, including Spanish government scholarships, university merit and social-support awards, and scholarships for international students through cooperation agreements and postgraduate programs. Benefits and conditions vary with each call. Calls are published on the official grants and aid page.
Tuition for international students
Life and living
Madrid · Spain
Life and living
Madrid · Spain
Living in Madrid
Spain’s capital and largest city, home to Complutense, Carlos III and the Autonomous University, with cheap public transport for young people.
Student housing
Carlos III University estimates living costs in Madrid at about EUR 500–600 a month including a shared flat, food, transport and health insurance.
Transport for students
The Abono Joven for under-26s costs EUR 10 a month for the whole region; the regular zone A pass costs EUR 32.70 (2026).
Top landmarks
Prado Museum
Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Royal Palace of Madrid
Tim Adams · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Retiro Park
Max Alexander / PromoMadrid · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Plaza Mayor
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:INE – Instituto Nacional de EstadísticaUC3M – Cost of living in MadridXataka – Madrid transport prices 2026
Studying and living in Spain
Costs and living
Public university tuition fees in Spain: • Calculated based on ECTS credits. Bachelor's fees for non-EU international students range from €1,200 to €4,500 per year depending on the autonomous community (Andalusia is among the most affordable, while Madrid and Catalonia are higher). • Official public Master's fees range between €1,800 and €5,500 annually. • Private institutions and business schools charge between €7,000 and €18,000 per year. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): Proof of financial means is indexed to the Spanish IPREM threshold, requiring approximately €600 to €650 per month (approx. €7,200 to €7,800 annually) demonstrated via bank funds or an official scholarship guarantee.
Working while studying
Under modernized Spanish immigration regulations, international students are permitted to work up to 30 hours per week during their studies without needing a separate work permit, provided work hours do not conflict with class schedules. Upon completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduates can apply for a 12-month post-study job search residence permit (Autorización de residencia para búsqueda de empleo), which transitions smoothly into a standard work visa upon securing employment.
Faculties and programmes
25 faculties · 72 programmes
Faculties and programmes
25 faculties · 72 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Fine Arts
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Biological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Biology
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Documentation Sciences
BachelorMasterESSpanish- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Information Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Digital Media
- Film & Television Production
- Journalism
- Marketing· Bachelor, Master
- Public Relations
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Faculty of Economics and Business
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishESSpanish- Accounting· Bachelor, MasterES
- Business Management
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· MasterES
- Finance· Bachelor, MasterES
- International Business· Bachelor, MasterES
- Marketing· Bachelor, MasterES
Faculty of Physical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Astronomy· Master, PhD
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Physics
Faculty of Geological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Geology
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Statistics· Master
Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Anthropology
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Sociology
Faculty of Chemical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Commerce and Tourism
BachelorMasterESSpanish- Business Management· Bachelor
- Hospitality Management
- International Business
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Education – Teacher Training Centre
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
Faculty of Statistical Studies
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Statistics
Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor, Master
- Pharmacy
Faculty of Philology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishESSpanish- Languages and Literature
- Translation· MasterES
Faculty of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Philosophy
Faculty of Geography and History
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Archaeology
- Geography
- History
- Music· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master
- Game Development· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- General Medicine
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor
- Public Health· Master
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Dentistry
Faculty of Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Educational Psychology· Master
- Psychology
Faculty of Social Work
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Social Work
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDESSpanish- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor
- Veterinary Medicine
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Spanish Government MAEC-AECID Master and Research Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Complutense University of Madrid is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.ucm.es) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ucm.es. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#187
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