{"id":5227,"date":"2025-07-31T07:21:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=5227"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:01:15","slug":"universidad-autonoma-de-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universidad-autonoma-de-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid (UAM), founded in 1968, is one of Spain\u2019s most prestigious public research universities. Located on the green Cantoblanco Campus north of Madrid, it is internationally recognized for excellence in theoretical physics, law, social sciences, and computing. If you\u2019re comparing major Spanish public universities, UAM is often discussed alongside other leading institutions in the Madrid and national research landscape, such as the Complutense University of Madrid<\/a>. A QS Top\u2011200 university, UAM hosts over 30,000 students, including around 2,800+ international students from more than 50 countries. UAM consistently ranks among Spain\u2019s best institutions for academic quality, innovation, and student satisfaction. Its strong research base, LERU membership, and global academic connections make it a leading choice for both local and international students.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University Name<\/th>\nUniversidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid (UAM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/th>\nMadrid, Spain (Cantoblanco Campus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/th>\n1968<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/th>\nPublic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/th>\n~30,000 total; ~2,800+ international<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus<\/th>\nMain Cantoblanco campus with Faculties; Medicine campus in the city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Reputation<\/th>\nStrong standings in major global rankings; noted strengths in law and sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/th>\nwww.uam.es<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fees (approx. per year)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (EU\/Home students)<\/td>\n\u20ac1,300 \u2013 \u20ac1,500 (approx. USD 1,450)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (International, non\u2011EU)<\/td>\n~USD 5,000\u20137,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s (International)<\/td>\n~USD 5,000 (varies by program)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: tuition can vary by faculty, credit load, and course-specific rules, so always verify the latest fees on the official UAM admissions pages before applying.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n