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  Summary
The Complutense University of Madrid is a public institution under the jurisdiction of the Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid. It is one of the oldest universities in the world, as well as the largest and the most prestigious in Spain.

The Campus is divided into a Central one, located in the Moncloa area, and there one can find most of its Faculties.

The Faculties of Political and Social Science, Economics and Business and Psychology are located in the campus of Somosaguas;some University Colleges are located in downtown area.

  Statistics
130,000 students
3500 foreign students
  Language of instruction
Spanish
  Semesters/Dates
The Academic Year starts in the first week of October (depending on the faculty) and ends the first week of June.

The classes for the first quarter start on October 4th and last until the end of January. The final examinations take place in mid-February.

The second quarter begins in March and ends on May 31st. The final exams for this quarter are scheduled for June.

e-mail: info.alumnos@ucm.es
www.ucm.es/info/alumnos/

  Tuition and fees
The monthly expenses of a foreign student can range between 60,000 and 70,000 ptas (360.607 to 420.708 Euros) per month.
  Housing
Exchange students may find accommodation in shared flats (prices 35.000 to 45.000 Pts)(a two months deposit is required) or in families homes.

Generally, the rent of a single room in a home with shared cooking facilities costs about 45.000 Pts (full board 75.000 Pts).

In all cases students must contact:

Families:
Tel : +34 91 394 6919
FAX :+34 91 394 6924

Student's Flats:
TEL : +34 91 394 6927
FAX : +34 91 394 6927

  Visa Requirements
Citizens of the European Union are entitled to travel freely and to reside in Spain for three months without any special requirements.

If you stay in Spain longer than three consecutive months, you must apply for a Student Card allowing you to reside legally in Spain.

  Other info
Guide for foreign students
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