Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

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Spain
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Basic information and contact details for Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

institution

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a prestigious Spanish public university renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and innovation. A leader in employability, it is recognized as one of the best public universities in Europe distinguished by its strong international presence  and its commitment to innovation and the improvement of society through cutting-edge research.

Established in 1989, it has four campuses - Getafe, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid-Puerta de Toledo, which host more than 20,000 students, 20% of whom are international students. UC3M offers a wide range of undergraduate and master's degree programs in Social Sciences and Law; Documentation, Humanities and Communication; Engineering, recognized with the prestigious EUR-ACE quality certification, and in Health Sciences, recently implemented. More than 70% of these programs are taught in English.

The university boasts more than 800 exchange agreements with top universities worldwide, facilitating student and staff mobility within a framework of international cooperation. UC3M is one of the Spanish and European universities that promotes more Erasmus + mobility, and it plays an active participation in the YUFE Alliance, promoting collaboration among young European universities.

Professional career development is another of UC3M's hallmarks, which makes it a leading university in terms of employability, with an employability rate of 90.6% among graduates. The university collaborates with more than 3,000 companies and institutions, offering solid internship opportunities and access to job opportunities. Students also enjoy a dynamic university life with modern academic and sports facilities and many cultural activities.

UC3M has been recognized as one of the most internationalized universities in Madrid and Europe, consolidating its reputation as the best option for students seeking a dynamic, globally connected educational environment with great possibilities in research and academic excellence.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
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Teaching 30.8
Research Environment 21.6
Research Quality 43.7
Industry 65
International Outlook 62.9
222426283032201620172018201920202021202220232024202523.224.724.626.424.423.325.326.229.530.8

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Ranking positions 2022 to 2024
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2024
201-300th
2023
201-300th
2022
201-300th
Precise ranks and overall scores are shown for the institutions toward the top of a ranking; for institutions with banded ranks, please see the relevant ranking tables for an indication of their scores.
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
47 F : 53 M (1)
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International student percentage
16% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.7 (1)
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Student total
18013 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

See below for a range of subjects taught at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Physical Sciences801–1000th

  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Law101–125th

  • Law

Business and Economics151–175th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities301–400th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering