Carlos III University, Madrid: Statistics

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#600 of 14,131 In the World
#245 of 2,785 In Europe
#20 of 75 In Spain
#78 of 1,041 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 38,963 scientific papers published and 652,439 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
38,963
Citations
652,439

Carlos III University, Madrid majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
21,558 / 399,984
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
21,069 / 330,166
Computer Science
19,984 / 379,275
Physics
18,257 / 349,877
Quantum and Particle physics
14,142 / 272,809
Environmental Science
13,411 / 264,740
Philosophy
13,205 / 172,621
Chemistry
11,706 / 243,703
Mathematics
11,555 / 253,838
Political Science
11,350 / 183,058
Biology
10,639 / 220,764
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9,936 / 194,332
Business
9,795 / 217,108
Law
8,661 / 172,319
Materials Science
8,428 / 175,925
Geography and Cartography
8,221 / 155,420
Statistics
7,952 / 182,675
Economics
7,455 / 183,405
Electrical Engineering
7,069 / 125,886
Geology
6,225 / 124,821
Optical Engineering
5,791 / 100,879
Telecommunications
5,607 / 88,092
Medicine
5,371 / 115,387
Sociology
5,328 / 108,412
Psychology
5,265 / 117,476
Machine Learning
5,214 / 126,234
Organic Chemistry
4,912 / 107,340
History
4,865 / 92,202
Computer Networking
4,741 / 76,352
Ecology
4,524 / 111,607
Management
4,503 / 115,173
Archaeology
4,403 / 86,348
Linguistics
4,398 / 72,673
Mechanical Engineering
4,385 / 87,755
Art & Design
4,277 / 61,690
Computer Vision
3,637 / 64,079
Finance
3,536 / 83,707
Paleontology
3,475 / 73,000
Cyber Security
3,178 / 58,254
Genetics
3,113 / 62,350

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 85 56
1994 116 146
1995 134 287
1996 157 398
1997 224 567
1998 238 723
1999 269 963
2000 291 1292
2001 474 1774
2002 641 2571
2003 668 3316
2004 648 4211
2005 736 5098
2006 913 6661
2007 1083 8269
2008 1086 9834
2009 1285 12006
2010 1376 14397
2011 1578 17349
2012 1633 19963
2013 1720 22502
2014 1856 26100
2015 1656 28191
2016 1894 29377
2017 1949 32607
2018 2041 37395
2019 2025 42570
2020 2229 50718
2021 2308 56321
2022 2366 54527
2023 2416 59761
2024 1894 57843
2025 985 48382
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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 48)
    Enrolled in Carlos III University, Madrid
    2008-2010 graduated with master's degree in humanities
    Occupations
    university teacherpolitical punditpoliticianpolitical scientisttelevision presenter
    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 28)
    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 37)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Claudia Martín is a Mexican actress and model.

  4. Juan Espadas Cejas

    Juan Espadas Cejas
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1966-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Juan Espadas Cejas is a Spanish politician of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He was the Minister of Housing and Planning for the Government of Andalusia from 2008 to 2010 and a senator from 2010 to 2013. From June 2015 to January 2022, he has served as the mayor of Seville. He became his party's Secretary General in Andalusia in July 2021.

All 25 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
City population 156,000

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