What public universities are there in Madrid?
In the Madrid region there are 6 public universities:
- UCM (Complutense University of Madrid)
- UPM (Polytechnic University of Madrid)
- URJC (King Juan Carlos University)
- UAM (Autonomous University of Madrid)
- UAH (University of Alcalá de Henares)
- UC3M (Carlos III University of Madrid)
What are the requirements of the universities of Madrid?
To study at a university in the capital of Spain you must meet these requirements:
- Homologize the high school diploma.
- Achieve an admission grade higher than the cut-off grade for the degree you want to access. To do this, the best way to ensure a good grade is to present the Specific Competence Tests. This Selectivity is not mandatory, but necessary for most access degrees. Specifically, all those with cut notes greater than 5. To obtain the highest grade it is necessary to take 4 subjects in the PCE exams.
- Obtain the requirement Baccalaureate modality.
- If you come from a non-Spanish speaking educational system, you must obtain a language accreditation.
What steps must be taken to study in Madrid?
To study at a university in Madrid you must take the following steps:
- Finish the high School.
- Start the process of legalizing the high school diploma (The Hague Apostille, translate and homologate).
- Know what subjects to prepare for the tests.
- Start studying the subjects.
- Register for the PCE exams.
- Present the PCE tests.
- Receive exam grades.
- Carry out university pre-registration.
- Once you receive acceptance from the university, pay the fees and complete registration.
- Start the university degree in September.
31 comments on “Requirements of the universities of Madrid 2025”
Hello, I have a question. I'm a student from Chile and I've already graduated from high school and I want to study in Spain, but I have Belgian nationality. What procedure do I need to follow to apply?
Hi Camila. There's no difference between nationalities; the important thing is where you completed your high school studies. If it was in Chile, you'll have to take four subjects, in the case of Madrid. We can help you choose the best course of study for you, if you'd like.