Universidad Complutense de Madrid

A public university in Madrid

Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is a public, in-person university based in Madrid. The university describes itself as Spain's largest in-person university, with a broad academic offering, a campus surrounded by green space, and an active cultural and sports scene.

Academic programs

UCM offers official bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as continuing education. Its offerings include:

• Official bachelor's and master's degrees
• Doctoral programs through its Doctoral School
• Continuing education, including professional master's degrees, specialization diplomas, expert programs, and certificates
• Microcredentials
• Summer courses in El Escorial and programs through Escuela Complutense
• Language programs through Idiomas Complutense and a center for teaching Spanish
• Programs for older adult learners through Universidad para Mayores

Research

The university's research network includes university research institutes, research-support centers (CAI), and the Veterinary Health Surveillance Center (VISAVET). Its Knowledge Transfer Office supports research partnerships and commercialization. UCM also participates in Una Europa, the Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard, and the WUST–Madrid Complutense Institute.

Rankings and recognition

According to information on the university's website, UCM ranks among the world's top 200 universities and is the second-highest-ranked university in Spain and first in Madrid in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The website also cites the AD Scientific Index 2026, which lists UCM as Spain's academic institution with the highest scientific impact, and notes its QS 5 Stars rating.

International programs

UCM has an active international program that includes Erasmus+ and other student and staff exchanges, agreements with foreign universities, and development cooperation. It is part of the Ibero-American University Union (UIU) and participates in programs such as MAUI-Utrecht, AEN-Utrecht, and exchanges with the University of California.

Campus life and student services

Services include sports competitions, facilities, and athletic programs; cultural offerings in exhibitions, music, theater, literature, photography, film, and dance; housing; volunteering; and a central student delegation. The university also has a library, virtual campus, smart university ID card (TUI-UCM), internships and career services, and space rentals.

Contact

Phones: 91 452 0400 and 900 100 394. Email: infocom@ucm.es. Website: www.ucm.es. Social media: YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.