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Charles III University of Madrid

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world rank  474

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University Overview

Founded in 1989, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Charles III University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Getafe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UC3M also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Charles III University of Madrid's Control Typepublic

Entity

Charles III University of Madrid's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Charles III University of Madrid' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Charles III University of Madrid's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Charles III University of Madrid
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UC3M
Founded 1989
Motto Homo homini sacra res
Man must be sacred for man
Colours Blue, yellow and white
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Calle Madrid, 126-128
Getafe
28903 Community of Madrid
Spain
Charles III University of Madrid's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Charles III University of Madrid Phone Number 916249699
Charles III University of Madrid Fax Number 916245727
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Recognition and Accreditation

Charles III University of Madrid's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Charles III University of Madrid is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

06/05/1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Charles III University of Madrid as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Charles III University of Madrid Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Charles III University of Madrid is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Charles III University of Madrid's academic range and degree level offering.



Charles III University of Madrid: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Charles III University of Madrid Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Charles III University of Madrid Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Charles III University of Madrid categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Charles III University of Madrid.



Charles III University of Madrid: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Charles III University of Madrid Admission Info


Charles III University of Madrid's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Charles III University of Madrid is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Charles III University of Madrid's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Charles III University of Madrid has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Charles III University of Madrid 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Charles III University of Madrid Size and Profile


Charles III University of Madrid's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Charles III University of Madrid has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Charles III University of Madrid's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Charles III University of Madrid's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Charles III University of Madrid's Control Type Control Type

Charles III University of Madrid is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Charles III University of Madrid's Entity Type Entity Type

Charles III University of Madrid is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Charles III University of Madrid's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Charles III University of Madrid's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Charles III University of Madrid's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Charles III University of Madrid adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Charles III University of Madrid's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Charles III University of Madrid Facilities


Charles III University of Madrid's Library University Library

Yes Visit Charles III University of Madrid's Library


Charles III University of Madrid's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Charles III University of Madrid's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Charles III University of Madrid Services


Charles III University of Madrid's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Charles III University of Madrid's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Charles III University of Madrid's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Charles III University of Madrid's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Charles III University of Madrid Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Charles III University of Madrid Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Carlos III de Madrid's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements, and supports open education.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


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