Autonomous University of Madrid: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #302 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #112 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 75 | In Spain |
| #2 of 8 | In Madrid |
| #50 of 2,293 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 200 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uam.es
- Languages
- Spanish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The Autonomous University of Madrid is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez), or entrance examination for adults |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - January; February-June) |
Research profile
Autonomous University of Madrid is a world-class research university with 104,156 scientific papers published and 2,997,683 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Genetics.
Autonomous University of Madrid majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 761 | 6564 |
| 1993 | 873 | 7543 |
| 1994 | 920 | 8198 |
| 1995 | 964 | 9254 |
| 1996 | 1130 | 10573 |
| 1997 | 1106 | 12049 |
| 1998 | 1196 | 13662 |
| 1999 | 1328 | 15749 |
| 2000 | 1416 | 18694 |
| 2001 | 1411 | 21694 |
| 2002 | 1532 | 25059 |
| 2003 | 1522 | 28798 |
| 2004 | 1827 | 32689 |
| 2005 | 1833 | 36741 |
| 2006 | 2248 | 43491 |
| 2007 | 2348 | 48852 |
| 2008 | 2418 | 55246 |
| 2009 | 2603 | 61782 |
| 2010 | 2834 | 69331 |
| 2011 | 3756 | 81183 |
| 2012 | 3652 | 96077 |
| 2013 | 3679 | 108865 |
| 2014 | 3940 | 120160 |
| 2015 | 4852 | 131247 |
| 2016 | 4283 | 144184 |
| 2017 | 4479 | 150906 |
| 2018 | 5121 | 163655 |
| 2019 | 4996 | 185357 |
| 2020 | 5808 | 223704 |
| 2021 | 5835 | 254632 |
| 2022 | 5618 | 241435 |
| 2023 | 7050 | 257164 |
| 2024 | 4634 | 246306 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Autonomous University of Madrid gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,200 |
| Master's Degree | 1,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,000 |
The Autonomous University of Madrid has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Autonomous University of Madrid.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Máster Propio | Archaeology, Art Education, Astrophysics, Bioengineering, Biology, Ecology, Economics, Education, English, Human Resources, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
| Doctor | African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Astrophysics, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Economics, Education, Food Science, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Spanish, Surgery |
Autonomous University of Madrid alumni
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Felipe VI of Spain
- Enrolled in the Autonomous University of Madrid
- 1988-1993 graduated with law
- Occupations
- sovereign
- Biography
-
Felipe VI is King of Spain. In accordance with the Spanish Constitution, as monarch, he is head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces, holding the military rank of captain general, and also plays the role of the supreme representation of Spain in international relations.
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Queen Sofía of Spain
- Biography
-
Doña Sofía is a member of the Spanish royal family who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 as the wife of King Juan Carlos I until his abdication. She is the eldest child of King Paul of Greece and his wife, Queen Frederica.
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Macarena García
- Occupations
- artistic gymnastfilm actorsingeractor
- Biography
-
Macarena García de la Camacha Gutiérrez-Ambrossi is a Spanish actress. She won the Goya Award for Best New Actress for her performance in the 2012 silent film Snow White. She has since featured in films such as Palm Trees in the Snow and Holy Camp!.
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Javier Solana
- Enrolled in the Autonomous University of Madrid
- Graduated with doctorate in physical sciences
- Occupations
- professorpoliticianuniversity teacherphysicistdiplomat
- Biography
-
Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga KCMG CYC is a Spanish physicist and PSOE politician. After serving in the Spanish government as Foreign Affairs Minister under Felipe González (1992–1995) and as the Secretary General of NATO (1995–1999), leading the alliance during Operation Allied Force, he was appointed the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and Secretary-General of the Western European Union and held these posts from October 1999 until December 2009.
Autonomous University of Madrid faculties and divisions
| Centre : University Studies | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Social Studies, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law | Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Letters | Anthropology, Art History, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Oriental Studies, Philology, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics |
| Faculty : Teacher Training and Education | Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Polytechnic | Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UAM Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
| Motto | Quid ultra faciam? What more should I do? |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ciudad Universitaria Cantoblanco Carretera de Colmenar, km.15, C/Einstein, 3 Cantoblanco, Madrid, 28049 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,417,000 |