Spain
Study in Madrid: universities, programmes and fees
Madrid has 9 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 203 undergraduate programmes in 79 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €1,166 a year, a non-EU student €7,714 a year. 31 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 9
- Programmes
- 203
- Taught in English
- 31
- EU fee / year
- €1,166
- Non-EU fee / year
- €7,714
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Madrid
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Complutense de Madrid | public | 57 | €1,015–€1,241 | €6,823–€8,186 |
| Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | public | 33 | €1,015–€1,241 | €6,823–€8,186 |
| Universidad Antonio de Nebrija | private | 25 | — | — |
| Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | public | 24 | €1,015–€1,241 | €6,823–€8,186 |
| Universidad CEU San Pablo | private | 24 | — | — |
| Universidad Internacional de la Empresa | private | 19 | — | — |
| Universidad Villanueva | private | 10 | — | — |
| Universidad Pontificia Comillas | private | 6 | — | — |
| CUNEF Universidad | private | 5 | — | — |
What you can study in Madrid
- Law 8
- Business Administration 7
- Nursing 7
- Psychology 7
- Primary Education Teaching 6
- Computer Science 6
- Early Childhood Education 6
- Economics 5
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 5
- Physiotherapy 5
- Medicine 4
- Journalism 4
- Mathematics 4
- Physics 4
- International Relations 4
- Data Science 4
- Biomedical Engineering 4
- Audiovisual Communication 4
- Advertising and Public Relations 4
- Marketing 4
- Translation and Languages 3
- Architecture 3
- Industrial Engineering 3
- History 3
- Art History 3
- Chemical Engineering 3
- Food Science and Technology 3
- Fashion Design 3
- Dentistry 3
- Pharmacy 3
- Biology 2
- Archaeology 2
- Philosophy 2
- English Studies 2
- Languages and Literature 2
- Political Science 2
- Anthropology 2
- Biochemistry 2
- Chemistry 2
- Geography 2
- Telecommunications Engineering 2
- Tourism 2
- Fine Arts 2
- Criminology 2
- Materials Engineering 2
- Mining and Geological Engineering 2
- Optics and Optometry 2
- Social Education 2
- Biotechnology 2
- Mechanical Engineering 2
- Civil Engineering 2
- Sport Sciences 2
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Multimedia and Video Games 1
- Design 1
- Conservation and Restoration 1
- Music and Musicology 1
- Sociology 1
- Finance and Accounting 1
- Public Administration 1
- Labour Relations and Human Resources 1
- Geology 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Speech Therapy 1
- Occupational Therapy 1
- Podiatry 1
- Social Work 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Energy Engineering 1
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- Building Engineering 1
- Geomatics and Surveying 1
- Agronomy 1
- Forestry 1
- Performing Arts 1
- International Business 1
- Biomedical Sciences 1
Programmes in English
Entry scores
The score of the last admitted student, from official lists (higher is better).
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Colegios Mayores propios de la UCM | UCM | 1,082–1,159 EUR / month |
| Colegio Mayor Universitario Juan Luis Vives | UAM | 850–926 EUR / month |
How admission works in Spain
Admission by access score 0–14: PAU general part up to 10 + specific part up to 4. EU and some other diplomas — UNEDasiss accreditation; others — diploma homologation, and PCE exams to score above 10. Private universities run their own selection. More in the guide Study in Spain.
Sources
- Decreto 43/2022 Comunidad de Madrid (BOCM 155, 01.07.2022), Anexo I–II, checked 25 September 2026
- Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de acceso de las titulaciones universitarias oficiales, curso 2025-2026 (grupo 1), checked 25 September 2026
- Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de acceso de las titulaciones universitarias oficiales, curso 2023-2024 (grupo 1), checked 25 September 2026
- www.comillas.edu, checked 1 January 1970
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.