The quality and quantity of education and, in particular, of Spanish universities are worthy of admiration, and a great example of this can be found in the Community of Madrid.
In this article we will review the most important universities in Madrid, both public and private.
Public Universities in Madrid
Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (UAH)
- Address: Pza. San Diego, s/n 28801 – Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)
- Website: http://www.uah.es
- Email: ciu@uah.es
- Telephone: +34 918854000
The UAH has numerous bachelor’s degrees and double degrees, both its own and in collaboration with other centres, as well as a wide range of options, both bilingual and taught entirely in English.
To this, we have to add university masters in all branches of study as well as numerous and complete doctorates.
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
- Address: Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco 28049, Madrid
- Website: http://www.uam.es
- Email: informacion.general@uam.es
- Telephone: +34 914975000
The history of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid since its creation in 1968 has only made it grow to the point of becoming the best public university in Spain, highlighting its Faculty of Law, considered the best in the whole country.
Although this is not the only branch of study, as it has a complete range of degrees, masters, postgraduate and doctorate programmes. Moreover, its great prestige has led it to form alliances with other universities around the world.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
- Address: Av. Complutense, s/n, Moncloa – Aravaca, 28040
- Website: https://www.ucm.es/
- Email: infocom@ucm.es
- Telephone: +34 914520400
The Complutense University of Madrid, “La Docta” as it is known, is the oldest university in the community of Madrid and, as such, one of the most prestigious. Its history and prestige go beyond the borders of the autonomous region and it is known as one of the best Spanish-speaking universities.
This recognition comes after years of work, and this can be seen in the wide variety of degrees it offers, degrees and double degrees, both international degrees and degrees in affiliated centres, as well as a large number of master’s degrees.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Address: Calle Madrid, 126 (Edificio López Aranguren 15.0.03)
- Website: https://www.uc3m.es/Inicio
- Email: info@masteresonlineuc3m.es ó prospectivestudents@uc3m.es
- Telephone: +34 917375332
Founded in 1989 and based in Getafe, it has campuses in Getafe itself, Leganés, Colmenarejo and Madrid city, all with modern and complete facilities. It is one of the best universities in Spain in terms of employability.
Its curriculum focuses on masters, doctorates, postgraduate, undergraduate and double degrees, in social and legal sciences, engineering and a university centre of the Guardia Civil.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC)
- Address: Av. del Alcalde de Móstoles, 28933 Móstoles, Madrid
- Website: https://www.urjc.es/
- Email: info@urjc.es
- Telephone: +34 916655060
Its alternatives in terms of curriculum are as wide as its campuses spread throughout the community of Madrid; Alcorcón, Aranjuez, Fuenlabrada, Madrid city and Móstoles, as well as its university hospitals and, of course, a large selection of degrees with exclusive online access.
Degrees, double degrees, masters, doctorates and own degrees, as well as the well-known national and international mobility programmes.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
- Address: C/ Ramiro de Maeztu, 7
- Website: https://www.upm.es/
- Email: acceso.universidad@upm.es (Degree access)
- Telephone: +34 910670005 (Degrees)
Everything related to technology and engineering and its advancement has its home at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Its study programme offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates and its own qualifications that are focused on the development of this discipline.
It is one of the best Spanish universities in its field of study and has one of the best university administrative organisations.
Private Universities in Madrid
Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX)
- Address: Avenida Universidad, 1, 28691 Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid
- Website: https://www.uax.com/
- Email: info@UAX.es
- Telephone: +34 919100170
We begin with one of the most respected institutions in the sector; Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio. In addition to face-to-face, online and blended learning study modalities, it offers a wide range of studies with degrees, double degrees, masters, doctorates, advanced vocational training and expert courses.
The area of study of sports and health science is the one that stands out above the rest, even though it has a wide range of studies, as it has fantastic facilities in which its own health centres stand out.
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
- Address: Santa Cruz de Marcenado 27. Madrid 28015
- Website: https://www.nebrija.com/
- Email: informa@nebrija.es
- Telephone: +34 900321322
Founded in 1995, its more than twelve thousand students study degree and double degree programmes, postgraduate programmes, doctorates and continuing education courses. It has faculties of social sciences, communication sciences and art, languages and education as well as a higher polytechnic.
These faculties are spread throughout the Madrid region in its different campuses, such as the Madrid-Princesa campus, the Life Sciences campus in La Berzosa or its building in the centre of the city of Madrid.
Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC)
- Address: C. Castillo de Alarcón, 49, 28692 Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid
- Website: https://www.ucjc.edu/
- Email: info@ucjc.edu
- Telephone: +34 918153131
The university was founded in 2000 and belongs to the SEK Educational Institution, where its studies in medicine and health, communication and humanities, education, technology and science stand out, as well as a complete sports programme.
As is usual in these institutions, it offers its own degrees, as well as bachelor’s degrees, double degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, professional training and continuing education for professionals.
Saint Louis University – Campus de Madrid
- Address: Av. del Valle, 34, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid
- Website: https://www.slu.edu/madrid/
- Email: admissions-madrid@slu.edu
- Telephone: +34 915545858
Founded in St. Louis, in the state of Missouri, in 1818, it was not until 1967 that they decided to expand and open a campus beyond the American borders, in Madrid. This is, for the moment, their only campus outside Missouri.
Its Bachelor’s degree focuses on areas such as the humanities, and the study of Spanish and English philology, marketing, mechanical engineering and economics. In addition, they have more studies within a lower academic range called “Minors”.
Universidad de San Pablo – CEU
- Address: C/ Julián Romea, 23 – 28003 Madrid
- Website: http://www.uspceu.com
- Email: secretariamoncloa@ceu.es ó secretariamonteprincipe@ceu.es
- Telephone: +34 914566300
This private university, founded as such in 1993, has two campuses where it carries out its teaching and administrative activities. Firstly, the Moncloa Campus, where the faculties of humanities and communication sciences, law and economic and business sciences are located.
Secondly, the Montepríncipe Campus, in Alcorcón, where students from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medicine and the Higher Polytechnic School attend.
Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM)
- Address: C. Tajo, s/n, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid
- Website: https://universidadeuropea.es/
- Email: uem@uem.es
- Telephone: +34 917407272
Founded in 1989, this private university has three campuses spread throughout Madrid. The main campus in Villaviciosa de Odón, a second campus in Alcobendas and the latest and most modern Creative Campus, in the heart of Madrid.
You can choose between face-to-face or online degrees, giving you the option of combining work and study. From bachelor’s degrees to doctorates, including summer courses, vocational training, bootcamps and master’s degrees.
Universidad Eclesiástica San Dámaso
- Address: C. Jerte, 10, Centro, 28005 Madrid
- Website: https://www.sandamaso.es/
- Email: info@sandamaso.es
- Telephone: +34 913644010
Recently founded in 2011, the University is an ecclesiastical institution under the direction of the Holy See. Its studies cover the fields of classical and Christian literature, religious sciences, theology, canon law and philosophy. All the degrees awarded to its students are valid and recognised by Spanish universities.
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)
- Address: Ctra. Pozuelo-Majadahonda KM 1.800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón
- Website: https://www.ufv.es/
- Email: info@ufv.es
- Telephone: +34 913248064
The Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is a private Catholic university managed by Regnum Christi. It offers faculties of law, business and government, communication sciences, education and psychology, experimental sciences, health sciences, medicine and the higher polytechnic.
This is in terms of degrees studies, but there are also postgraduate courses, training courses and its own training courses such as the “School of Leadership”.
Universidad Pontificia de Comillas
- Address: C/ Alberto Aguilera, 23 – 28015 Madrid
- Website: https://www.comillas.edu/
- Email: oia@comillas.edu
- Telephone: +34 915422800
Spanish Catholic University, run by the Society of Jesus, which offers degrees, double degrees, postgraduate courses, doctorates and other types of programmes such as summer schools.
It has a faculty of law, economic and business sciences, human and social sciences as well as theology and canon law, a higher technical school of engineering and a “San Juan de Dios” school of nursing and physiotherapy.