Carlos III University, Madrid: Statistics

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#604 of 14,131 In the World
#245 of 2,785 In Europe
#20 of 75 In Spain
#74 of 1,036 For Intellectual Property and Patent Law
Top50% For 163 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
27%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.uc3m.es
Languages
Spanish;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate27%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez) or entrance examination for adults
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - February; February; June)

We've calculated the 27% acceptance rate for Carlos III University, Madrid based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Carlos III University, Madrid is a world-class research university with 37,967 scientific papers published and 614,173 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Political Science.

Publications
37,967
Citations
614,173

Carlos III University, Madrid majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
21,125 / 375,995
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
20,600 / 311,053
Computer Science
19,553 / 359,013
Physics
17,915 / 328,636
Quantum and Particle physics
13,904 / 256,961
Environmental Science
13,196 / 248,712
Philosophy
12,908 / 162,367
Chemistry
11,462 / 227,990
Mathematics
11,402 / 242,144
Political Science
11,169 / 172,408
Biology
10,424 / 206,310
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9,757 / 183,469
Business
9,687 / 206,710
Law
8,573 / 162,456
Materials Science
8,269 / 163,746
Geography and Cartography
8,099 / 146,154
Statistics
7,859 / 174,294
Economics
7,384 / 174,674
Electrical Engineering
6,931 / 118,951
Geology
6,126 / 117,405
Optical Engineering
5,693 / 95,627
Telecommunications
5,498 / 84,129
Sociology
5,258 / 101,732
Medicine
5,214 / 107,026
Psychology
5,152 / 109,161
Machine Learning
5,139 / 119,709
Organic Chemistry
4,823 / 100,070
History
4,817 / 87,269
Computer Networking
4,665 / 73,449
Ecology
4,454 / 105,124
Management
4,442 / 110,099
Archaeology
4,370 / 81,653
Mechanical Engineering
4,341 / 82,633
Linguistics
4,329 / 68,636
Art & Design
4,219 / 58,288
Computer Vision
3,584 / 60,708
Finance
3,511 / 80,116
Paleontology
3,442 / 69,003
Cyber Security
3,127 / 55,515
Genetics
3,027 / 58,632

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 43 32
1993 82 56
1994 111 146
1995 134 287
1996 157 398
1997 223 567
1998 235 722
1999 268 963
2000 290 1291
2001 473 1777
2002 641 2570
2003 668 3316
2004 648 4211
2005 735 5102
2006 912 6662
2007 1083 8271
2008 1085 9833
2009 1286 12006
2010 1376 14396
2011 1579 17354
2012 1630 19961
2013 1720 22485
2014 1854 26097
2015 1652 28155
2016 1895 29362
2017 1947 32592
2018 2023 37374
2019 2015 42567
2020 2205 50706
2021 2272 56328
2022 2333 54478
2023 2394 59672
2024 1837 57028
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Tuition

The tuition table for Carlos III University, 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 Duration (years) Annual Tuition (EUR)
Bachelor's Degree 4 1,500
Master's Degree 1-2 3,000
PhD Program 3-4 2,000

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 Carlos III University, 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 No No No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science No Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics No Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Título de Graduado Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences
Máster Propio Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Doctor Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Law, Library Science, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Physics

Carlos III University, Madrid alumni

  1. Pablo Iglesias Turrión

    Pablo Iglesias Turrión
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Enrolled in Carlos III University, Madrid
    2008-2010 graduated with master's degree in humanities
    Occupations
    political scientisttelevision presenteruniversity teacherpolitical punditpolitician
    Biography

    Pablo Iglesias Turrión is a Spanish political scientist and former politician. During his political career, he served as Second Deputy Prime Minister and as Minister of Social Rights and 2030 Agenda of the Government of Spain from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Member of the Congress of Deputies from 2016 to 2021, representing Madrid. Iglesias is a co-founder of Podemos, a left-wing political party that he led from 2014 until his resignation in 2021.

  2. Omar Ayuso

    Omar Ayuso
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1998-.. (age 27)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Omar Ayuso is a Spanish actor. He is known for his role as Omar Shanaa in the television series Elite (2018–2024).

  3. Claudia Martín

    Claudia Martín
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1989-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Claudia Martín is a Mexican actress and model.

  4. Arancha González

    Arancha González
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1969-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    politicianmanagerlawyerchief executive officer
    Biography

    María Aránzazu "Arancha" González Laya is a Spanish lawyer who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation in the Spanish government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from 2020 to 2021. Currently, González is the dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at the elite French university Sciences Po.

All 26 notable alumni

Carlos III University, Madrid faculties and divisions

Centre : Guardia Civil University Centre Protective Services, Safety Engineering
School : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Humanities, Communication and Library Science Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Documentation Techniques, Journalism, Library Science
School : Polytechnic Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Social Sciences and Law Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Political Sciences, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism

General information

Alternative names UC3M
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Founded 1989
Accreditation Ministry of Universities
Motto Homo homini sacra res
Man must be sacred for man
Colors blue, yellow, white

Location and contacts

Address Calle Madrid, 126-128
Getafe, Madrid, 28903
Spain

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