GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
20
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Cristina Quintas
Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales – Edificio de Estudiante. Av. Complutense S/N 28040
Madrid Tel: +34 91 394 6923
Fax: +34 91 394 6924
E-mail: crisquin@ucm.es
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Same
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
No graduates accepted
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
https://www.ucm.es/pid/grados-ymasteres Undergraduate studies that include courses taught in English: https://www.ucm.es/pid/grados-1
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
No
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
No
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
https://www.ucm.es/oferta-academica
Fine Arts, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Commerce and Tourism, Law, Education, Computer Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Economics and Business Administration, Education, Geography and History, Geological Science, Language Studies Law Library Science Mathematical Science, Media and Communication Science, Medicine, Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Optics and Optometry, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Science, Political Science, Political and Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Statistical Studies, Veterinary Medicine
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Several ones, especially Medicine and Law
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
Check on each Faculty: https://www.ucm.es/ofertaacademica
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
No minimum required
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
One month after arrival
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
An adequate knowledge of the Spanish Language is required, given that classes at UCM are mainly taught in Spanish. ï‚·
-B1 Level is required ï‚·
-B2 SIELE, DELE Certificates are only requested for: Geography and History, Communication Sciences, Journalism Faculty, Commerce and Tourism and Fine Arts
ï‚·-For Philology studies please check specific requirements
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Yes, Before admission
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
Yes. Before admission: Free of charge
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
30 May for First Semester; 30 November for Second Semester
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Starts: first weeks of September
Ends: first week of July
EXAMINATION PERIOD
February or June, depending on the semester
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
No
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Welcome Sessions at the start of each semester (September and January)
Welcome Session course 20/21: https://www.ucm.es/english/welcomesession
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
COSTS
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
No
HOUSING OPTIONS
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Separate, no deadline
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Yes (occasionally)
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None