Detailed introduction of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in Madrid, the capital of Spain, there are four campuses, namely Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Puerta de Toledo, all in the Autonomous Region of Madrid.

Student and Faculty Size: There are 24,641 students and 2,178 teachers and researchers, of which 14% are foreigners.

History and Establishment Time

The history of the school can be traced back to the University Reform Act of 1983, which provided a legal framework for the establishment of new public universities. On May 5, 1989, the Spanish Parliament passed a bill to formally approve the establishment of the Carlos III University of Madrid.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As the first university in Spain whose degree programs meet the requirements of European higher education, it offers 40 official degrees, covering business administration, political science, visual communication, law, economics, statistics and enterprise, financial accounting, information and archival science, journalism, labor relations and employment, sociology, tourism, humanities, electronic engineering, power engineering and many other fields.

Faculty: It has 2,178 teachers and researchers, 14% of whom are foreigners. The teachers have rich experience and outstanding achievements in teaching and scientific research. They are committed to promoting the continuous professional growth and teaching innovation of teachers and providing students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has multiple scientific research platforms, including 4 LOU institutes, 9 self-owned institutions with positive evaluations by UC3M and 15 of its own research institutions. The Carlos III - Juan March Institute (IC3JM) is a hybrid institute funded by the Juan March Foundation and the Carlos III University. It is headquartered at the Getafe Campus of the University of Madrid. It was created in 2013 and absorbs the academic legacy of the Juan March Institute's Center for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences (CEACS), which has been funding high-quality doctoral and postdoctoral research in Spain for 25 years.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Attaches importance to comprehensive education, strives to cultivate students who are "responsible, have a keen insight into social issues, have advanced awareness, sense of justice and endurance", pays attention to teaching innovation, emphasizes internationalization and knowledge transfer, and is committed to promoting the continuous professional growth of teachers, providing students with broader learning opportunities by adopting innovative teaching methods and using internationally renowned online education platforms.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: In the field of economics and business, the school enjoys a very high reputation throughout Europe and even the world. According to the QS World University Subject Rankings, its Economics and Econometrics ranked 50th in 2018, and the Department of Social Sciences and Management ranked 15th in 2019. It ranked 90th in 2018. In addition, the university's engineering and technology, power electronics engineering and other majors also have good rankings. In 2024, the school also opened the first neuroscience degree in Spain.

Key Laboratory: Carlos III - Juan March Institute (IC3JM) is one of the school's important scientific research institutions. In addition, the school has a number of research centers and laboratories, such as the Institute of Human Rights, which provide strong support for the school's scientific research.

Department Settings

The school has a School of Social Sciences and Law, a School of Humanities and Media, a School of Advanced Technology, etc., covering multiple disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, law, and engineering.

Ranking

QS World University Rankings: 319th in the world in 2024.

Times Higher Education Ranking: 801-1000 in 2024.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Bachelor's degree program Category 1 Biomedical Engineering 132€ per credit, 7,920€ for completed courses; Category 2 Aerospace Engineering and other majors 124€ per credit, 7,440€ for completed courses; Category 3 Business Administration and other majors 108€ per credit, 7,920€ for completed courses 6,480€.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Madrid is relatively high. The monthly living expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., are about 800-1,200 euros.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: The four campuses have their own characteristics. The Getafe campus includes social and natural sciences, judicial majors, humanities, communications and audio-visual data; the Leganés campus is the School of Engineering and the Higher Polytechnic Institute; Cormonal Lorejo is one of the degree education and learning locations for some majors; the Puerta de Toledo campus offers master's degree studies.

Facilities and atmosphere: The campus has modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, restaurants, cafes, etc., which provide convenience for students' study and life. In addition, the school will also hold various cultural activities, such as concerts, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and create a strong cultural atmosphere.