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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
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid review by Janine
Review by Janine, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Humanities, University Agreement 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? great experience and very helpful to learn more about spain and make new friends
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
Alonzo Martinez and Bilbao. and of course, Sol for nightlife. places not to be missed teh Retiro park on a sunday afternoon, Gran Via and the wonderful plazas. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
there are evaluations that are available that are very helpful i nchoosing classes. but lots of teachers open to having foreigners in their class.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
No, Autónoma is an excellent univesity This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I already had an extensive knowledge of spanish so it is hard to see a real progression. however, i have learned more local madrileño slang and mannerisms as well as more confidence when i speak. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
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
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Start conversations with Spaniards, they are friendly and you may wind up with a new friend very easily. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Autónoma is a challenging institution with a great international learning atmosphere and accessible facilities. FINAL COMMENTS
Spain is said to be the best country in Europe because of the people, nightlife, and places. YOu´ll soon agree. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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