Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
September - January, February - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
2 students per academic year.
Housing
Housing is available through the private market.
For more infomation about student housing, see here.
Cost of living
Here you can find more information about the cost of living.
Admission requirements
Student must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
For more information about entry requirements, see here.
Language requirements
Spanish CEFR B1 is required by the institution.
English CEFR B2 is required for programs taught in English.
Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa.
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay.
For more information about visa and insurance, go to: Visa - Embassy of Spain
Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is one of the oldest universities in the world, dating back as far as 1293. It is also one of the largest, with more than 70 000 students, among them 7000 foreign students. UCM has two campuses. The main campus is located close to the city center, the other is located in a residental area just to the west of Madrid.