Carlos III University, Madrid: Statistics

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#607 of 14,131 In the World
#244 of 2,785 In Europe
#20 of 75 In Spain
#69 of 1,054 For Intellectual Property and Patent Law
Top50% For 158 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 32,884 scientific papers published and 436,715 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, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Political Science.

Publications
32,884
Citations
436,715

Carlos III University, Madrid majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
18,915 / 278,884
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,812 / 214,691
Computer Science
17,658 / 259,147
Physics
16,001 / 244,148
Quantum and Particle physics
12,495 / 193,202
Environmental Science
11,657 / 183,938
Philosophy
11,034 / 109,837
Mathematics
10,469 / 173,909
Chemistry
10,273 / 170,795
Political Science
9,609 / 116,451
Biology
9,275 / 150,375
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,870 / 133,970
Business
8,798 / 148,403
Law
7,592 / 112,046
Materials Science
7,408 / 124,259
Statistics
7,257 / 128,778
Geography and Cartography
7,115 / 105,109
Economics
6,757 / 120,674
Electrical Engineering
6,321 / 89,703
Geology
5,468 / 88,188
Optical Engineering
5,199 / 73,521
Telecommunications
5,026 / 63,118
Machine Learning
4,753 / 87,352
Psychology
4,697 / 77,282
Sociology
4,573 / 68,362
Medicine
4,558 / 74,789
Organic Chemistry
4,366 / 78,219
History
4,289 / 60,854
Computer Networking
4,263 / 53,976
Management
4,076 / 81,224
Ecology
4,002 / 78,408
Archaeology
3,918 / 57,817
Mechanical Engineering
3,896 / 61,855
Linguistics
3,839 / 48,297
Art & Design
3,750 / 40,295
Computer Vision
3,311 / 45,700
Finance
3,258 / 57,874
Paleontology
3,127 / 50,951
Cyber Security
2,864 / 38,081
Genetics
2,754 / 42,979

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 28 1
1992 40 11
1993 77 33
1994 108 114
1995 125 246
1996 132 314
1997 207 447
1998 218 578
1999 233 798
2000 254 1036
2001 428 1426
2002 576 1975
2003 601 2451
2004 583 3102
2005 671 3986
2006 883 5154
2007 978 6293
2008 1024 7700
2009 1150 9407
2010 1248 11288
2011 1385 13644
2012 1509 15704
2013 1532 17981
2014 1751 20933
2015 1515 22108
2016 1687 23230
2017 1826 25067
2018 1868 29176
2019 1852 33163
2020 1996 38983
2021 2023 43488
2022 2035 43524
2023 2088 45198
Academic rankings

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 46)
    Occupations
    politicianpolitical pundituniversity teachertelevision presenterpolitical scientist
    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 26)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

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

  3. Claudia Martín

    Claudia Martín
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Claudia Martín is a Mexican actress and model.

  4. Arancha González

    Arancha González
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1969-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    lawyerchief executive officerpoliticianinternational forum participantmanager
    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 22 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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