Fundación General de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Administrative support for university activities

Fundación General de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (FGUPM) is affiliated with the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and manages administrative and financial aspects of a range of university activities. Its headquarters are at 3 Calle Pastor, 28003 Madrid.

Areas of work

• Research-project management: Administration of projects under Article 83 of Spain's Organic Law on Universities and UPM's own degree programs through a dedicated platform.
• Education and events: University-designed programs, other training, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Cultural activities: Management of the UPM Choir, ticket and subscription sales, and the NosóloTécnica program.
• Lucas Olazabal Residence: A year-round residential training center about 30 minutes from Madrid, with lodging and event spaces.
• Fundraising: Fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic giving, including tax benefits.
• International development: Development-cooperation projects and management of NextGenerationEU funds.
• Research support units: Including Laboratorio Oficial Madariaga and the Science and Technology Park.
• Related organizations: UPM Press, FUNDISMA, Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda de Madrid, and Centro de Lenguas.

Faculty and research support

The foundation has a Faculty Support Unit dedicated to specialized assistance for instructors. Its project-management platform handles administrative steps for research projects and university-designed programs. FGUPM publishes activity reports, strategic plans, annual accounts, and management indicators, and has a public procurement profile for contracting processes.

Quality and accountability

FGUPM holds ISO 9001 certification and follows the EFQM excellence model. Its policies and resources include a whistleblower channel, good-governance and ethics codes, a code of conduct, an equality plan, workplace health and safety, and an anti-fraud plan. The foundation publishes management reports, annual accounts, and UPM–FGUPM service agreements.

Contact

Address: 3 Calle Pastor, 28003 Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 915 339 978. Fax: +34 915 336 708. Email: info@fgupm.es. Faculty Support Unit: 915 331 811, atencion.profesorado@fgupm.es.