Complutense University of Madrid

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   The short answer

   Complutense University of Madrid is a public university in Madrid, Spain, and it suits students who want a large university with a substantial international presence. It is a clear option if you want to study in Spain’s capital and compare yourself against a broad student body.

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   What you can study

   The university is a public research university. The programme areas are not specified in the information available, so check the university’s website for the current catalogue of degrees, master’s programmes, and doctoral options before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions pages and check the entry requirements for the specific programme they want, including document lists, deadlines, and any recognition of prior qualifications. The university publishes an English-language website, so confirm the application route, required language evidence, and whether your chosen programme is taught in English or Spanish on the official site.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at EUR 2,500 to EUR 3,000. Living costs in Madrid are separate from tuition and should be planned for individually; confirm the current fee for your programme and your student status with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 11,000 international students, so it is used to international applications, but you still need to confirm the language of instruction for your course, visa timing, document legalisation, and accommodation arrangements before you apply. The official website should be the place to verify all of these practical steps.

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   How it compares

   Among Spain’s 98 universities, this one stands out as a large public university with a very high student count and a strong international population. Its published tuition range is also relatively clear, which helps when comparing it with Spanish universities that do not make costs as easy to check.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.