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Autonoma University of Madrid
Contact: +34 91 3975541 (Int'l Office)
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
3.94 / 5 based on 444 reviews.
Description:
La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid tiene su sede principal en el Campus de Cantoblanco, situado a 15 kilómetros al norte de la capital y cercano a los municipios de Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Tres Cantos y Colmenar Viejo. En él se encuentran el Rectorado y las Facultades de Ciencias, Filosofía y Letras, Derecho, Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Psicología, la Escuela Técnica Superior de Informática y la Escuela de Profesorado Santa María.
87% of students recommend
444 reviews
444 Expenses reviews of Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
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by Marius, LSE, London, United Kingdom
Humanities, Erasmus
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I spent more due to a near equalization of exchange rate (Euro/Pound). One example was housing. At the beginning, my rent in Madrid was the same as in London, but after the near equalization of exchange rate my rent in Madrid became more expensive than at home. I spent less on telephone and food because of lower prices than in London. I spent more on nightlife and travel. This is because I went out at night a lot more in Madrid and I had to traveled to university. Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Be aware of exchange rates if you are coming from the UK or other non-euro country. Make sure you have make your bank aware that you are going to study abroad. This way you will avoid any credit or debit card stoppages. Track your expenses. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mathilde, EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Economics, Erasmus
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Almost everything is cheaper than in France. A drink in a club or bar costs 3 times cheaper, food is delicious and costs less too... The only expensive thing is the cell phone, try to suscribe a contract if you can because the prepaid cards are REALLY expensive. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you open a bank account there, be sure to get money in your bank's cash dispensers. If you don't, you'll have to pay big taxes ! Contacting with administration can be very tiring but never give up, they finally hear you ! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by van der Ha, Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium
Economics, Erasmus
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Because i went a lot more out, almost every three weeks I went on a trip an appartement is more expensive then a room in Beglium and I phoned to my parents which is more expensive of course. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You can have a special rate for international calls but you have to apply for it with Telephonica !!! By an abbono for the metro, bus and train it will save you a lot of money! Open a bank account is is easy and doesn't cost any money! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by lieven, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Economics, Erasmus
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Nightlife and housing simply are more expensive, also when you live in a same kind of house or go out as much as at home. Food and shops in general are cheaper in Spain then in Holland Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy a abonno for the public transport in a tobacco-shop, it saves you a lot of money A lot of groceries are cheapest inj the dia, and vegetables/fruits you can buy cheap in the mercados This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by lpiasco, EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The cost of life in Spain is lower than in France (especially food and accomodation). Besides I had a part time job in Madrid (I was a sales assistant at Grand Optical), which was another source of fundings. Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
"Piso compartido", in Madrid students share big appartments with other local or foreign students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Janine, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
There is so much to do in Madrid alone. and then all of spain and europe. it costs alot to do things. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Don´t spend alot of time in sol. things cost more. there is alot of tourism here so the price differences are tremendous. you can get things cheaper off the beaten path...it justs takes effort. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Matthew, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Engineering, University Agreement
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things are more expensive than in australia. also I tended to go out and travel a lot so that meant I spent a lot of money Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
avoid some of the swanky madrid clubs - 20euro cover charge and 8euro drinks sometimes! there are plenty of cheap bars around and they are often more fun This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by aliette, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I was travelling a lot more than at home, having a mobile with card it's cost much more (and all the organisation when you go out!Communication was so important!). The nightlife was cheaper in Madrid than here in Vienna, so even if went out more often, I spent less! Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by SineadODea, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food in Spain is much cheaper, but the telephone calls home made up the difference. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Installing a telephone is very very expensive and they ask you for a deposit because you are a foreign person, this deposit is very difficult to get back without alot of notice. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Caterina, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
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As a result of the Euro compared to the Canadian dollar I spent more in Spain than I do in Canada. However, I found food and nightlife to be cheaper thus the costs balanced out. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
One almost always spends more when in another country so save up before hand! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by auro, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
International Relations, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Cost of living is much lower but Telefonica was a monopoly and its prices inflated Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
take out money from cash points in large quantities. Be cautious with Telefonica. Don't use agencies to find accommodation. Shop for food in markets This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ryan, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Coming from London...mostly everything was cheaper. However, you travel a lot more as you want to know other parts of the country. Also, you tend to spend more on your social life...at the end your expenses are more or less like in London. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Do not arrive too early as competition for accomodation is tough...you just end up with paying too much for hostels and other temporary accomodation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Frederic, ESSEC, Paris, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Telephone: lots of phone calls abroad Nightlife: exchange students generally want to go out more. Moreover in Madrid, nightlife is a worldwide myth !! Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Now it will be so much easier to pay in Euros !!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mélinda, Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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because i live with my parents so i dindn't have to pay for food, and because i went out more often in Spain than in Paris, and i travalled a lot to known beter about spain historical story... Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by MELANIE, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Spain overall is cheaper than London. I think most places are cheaper than London! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Get to know doormen and club owners, so when you go out you never have to pay........it saved me a lot of money! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Theresa, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Telephone: because you normally use a prepaid card which is way more expensive nightlive: you go out so often, so you spend a lot of money housing: the flats are more expensive in madrid Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sonia, Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Financial Management, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
a lot of Expenses i didn't use to have in my own country such as housing and food.I spend more in travel because i had more opportunities to go away for a few days than i had in france. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Özlem, Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
Language, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spend more for accommodation because I live with my parents and I did not have a telephone at home. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
It is always cheaper to live with peole in a flat than e.g. in a residence. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by thomas, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Law, Erasmus
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the cost of living was still a bit inferior in Spain than in Paris but the difference seems to decrease everytime I go back (every month)mostly because of the euro... Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kandy, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
In London, which is one of the most expensive cities in the world, things like food, drinking amd travel cost qutie a bit and continue to rise. The pound is very strong and exchanges for a decent amount in the host country. Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Look out for pay as you go phones, the tariffs are such a rip off. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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