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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

Universidad Carlos III, C/ Madrid, 126, 28903 GETAFE, Madrid Spain
4.10 / 5 based on 372 reviews.

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“Madrid It's a great lace to stay but don't forget that Spain is so beautiful...” Read Review
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by Lauri, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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There is nothing that I really would have like to know. Maybe a bit more Spanish because the beginning was really hard.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
The university has a good reputation between Spanish universities and also as regards to other universities in Madrid. That is really true, because everything was well organised starting from tutor-organisation (that is important!) to the interesting courses.



FINAL COMMENTS

Go to Madrid! That is a city to be seen and life there is nice. People are friendly and helpful. Spanish culture in itself curious and attractive. Travelling by bus in Spain and Portugal is cheap and buses confortable. If you are going to Carlos III it is worth considering to live in Getafe. Much more cheaper, good communication with Madrid (trains, buses even at night) and the people in Getafe are more like in Spain in general. Madrid is more turistic than Spanish.
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by Dhanay, Universidad Monteávila, Caracas, Venezuela
Economics, Masters Degree in Foreign Trade
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Not really I came here very open minded with now big expectations about life just ready for the challenge and willing to addapt myslef as fast as I could.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Keep on working hard by accpeting good students into the university and maybe a better dispossal of some teachers to deal with international students.



FINAL COMMENTS

Come completely open minded and do not expect to have same lifestyle you had at home, otherwise you'll feel very frustrated fist time you have to do you own laundry jeje. Prepare yourself to a huge challenge and try to enjoy the city, and take it the first month as an adventure and you'll have fun!
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by christy_norris, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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that the choice of courses in english is limited and therefore if you have a strict syllabus it may be hard to find acceptable courses
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
the social life for internatonal students at this university is great. there are loads of foreign students to meet on the courses (especially those in english) and the erasmus assocation arranges occasional nights out and trips away.



FINAL COMMENTS

take advantage of madrid's central position to get plenty of travellng in - buses are cheap and there are plenty of car rental companies at the airport. make the most of the all-night madrid nightlife because it is unrivalled! aim to settle in quickly to the laid back spanish attitude to life, and don't expect a sense of urgency about anything!
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by Stefanie, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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universities in spain are more organised like schools. clases consist of copying presentation slides. no projects or class discussion
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
carlos III de madrid enjoys very good reputation in spain. erasmus student's are treated the same way as spanish students (no extra points in exams or easier exams). who entends to enjoy a very relaxed term should go for another university



FINAL COMMENTS

madrid and the carlos III where a great experience for me. I loved the city and really enjoyed my stay here. I could greatly improve my spanish (also due to the studies I had to do in order to take the exams). Amazing term!
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by Kathrin, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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How difficult it really is to find a good room in a shared flat when you don't speak much Spanish in the beginning.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
The univeristy has a really nice campus and is equipped very well (internet,computers).It is not so big so you get to know people easier.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel Tips: The north of Spain in the summer. The south is better to visit at easter. Around Madrid for daily trips: don't miss Segovia, Salamanca, Toledo,... Advice: Always take care of your personal stuff (credit card, money, phone) when your going out. There are loads of pickpockets in the center.
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by Verena, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The climate in Madrid was quite surprising. Summer didn't start before June and until that time it was freezingly cold. But when summer finally started I would have prefered the cold weather... you can't stand that heat!! Should have taken with me more cloth for winter-weather, however.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
University is ok, teachers are quite nice, only disatvantage is that it is in Getafe, but connection by bus is no problem.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try out everything, travel a lot, Spain is great!, enjoy the food (and the food prices on the market, especially for fish and seafruits!), enjoy the nightlife and don't get stressed from the crowds of people on the streets..
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by F, Fontys Internationale Hogeschool Economie, Venlo, Netherlands
Business Studies, Independent
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Nothing to add.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Do not underestimate the workload, especially for those of you studying here during the winter semester.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you study on the Getafe campus and want to go out frequently in Madrid I would recommend to search for a room in Legazpi, Delicias or Villaverde Alto. If you want to save money look for a room in Getafe close to the campus.
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by maximus1979, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
that it was such fun: would have liked to study there a longer period (not erasmus, but whole carreer or half..)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
great university; close to madrid, nice helpful people. level is ok and if you want to learn spanish you should go here, although lots of erasmus don't realise that; prefer to spend time with other erasmus....



FINAL COMMENTS

if you want to learn spanish, this is very possible here, although 2 semesters are required to get a high level. great city, nice people, good level of education and of course lots of stuff to do. in short: if you feel attracted to spain and spanish stuff, you should come to madrid.
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by Moherajikuyx, Università di Milano II, Milan, Italy
Informatics, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I wish I knew before the house where I went. I found it only a month after, before I was in another one, a worst sistemation.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Try the sporting activities! They really are a lot and very well organized.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to find a sistemation before arriving, it's a bit hard for the number of students that arrive all together also from the rest of Spain.
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by Ana Maria, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had more information about the accomodation in the city.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Universidad Carlos III is, in my opinion the best university from Madrid where you have acces to a lot of useful information.



FINAL COMMENTS

The international experience has a very good impact on you as a person, not only from the academic point of view but also from the social life.
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by Giulio, Università di Milano II, Milan, Italy
Financial Management, Erasmus
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Better knew the web structure of the university.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Enjoy the campus life, follow all the classes and do the best for the home works, projects, in-class exams. These latter ones are gonna be so meaningful for the final grade.



FINAL COMMENTS

This was a great experience. I'd like to quote the following to let you understand what was for me this year: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw of the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.".
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by Chiara, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
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I wish I had known better the city under the aspect of choosing where to look for an apartment.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
improve chances for students to meet even inside the university



FINAL COMMENTS

Overall a very nice experience!I liked in particular the fact that the university is very technologic and it is very easy to access computer rooms which of course for a foreign student are very important
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by mily, HEC Montreal, Montreal, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
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No, it was wonderfull experience, I would never change a thing
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
don't worry about disorganization in the schedules of classes, it is the spanish way of doing things.



FINAL COMMENTS

Don't be shy, teachers ar very patient with international students. In Spain, Grenada, Barcelona and Sevilla are a must!!!
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by Taylor, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
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I would like to have known more about the food in Spain. I didn´t care much for it.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
This is a great little university that is growing rapidly. With the growth comes growing pains. With a little patients students can be emersed and enjoy the people of Euorpe and of Spain.



FINAL COMMENTS

I would definately recommend travelling as much as possible to see the history of Spain and of Europe. That was the highlight of my experience.
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by Zeta, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece
Economics, Erasmus
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That people don't speak english.I would have studied spanish earlier!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The university is good-organised,the campus is very nice and the people very polite!Though, it will be very usefull if they could arrange the accomodation for their incomming students.



FINAL COMMENTS

I had a very good time in Madrid.Erasmus is really something everybody should try!And I believe that Madrid is one of the best places.It has good weather and perfect nightlife!Travel to other places;Sevilla is very beautiful,taste paella, go to tullfightings, enjoy all the fiestas!Just give it a try!And always use "hasta luego"!
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by Chiara, Università degli Studi di Messina, Messina, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Not to trust people from my country that much, specially about money..
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Be more warmer with Erasmus and have a little faith in "us", some of us wants to study and have good marks, that's why we have chose Carlos III: we have put ur faith in you!



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel the much as you can, also with ESN, rent a car with you friends, go to Andalucia or Portugal. Drink as you have never had before, but be sure someone sober has an eye on you. Don't be racist, try.
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by Michele, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, Independent
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Spanish
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Partied a lot
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
You have to attend all courses, It's the only way to really appreciate the camus life



FINAL COMMENTS

Madrid It's a great lace to stay but don't forget that Spain is so beautiful...
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by diamir, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Financial Management, Independent
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That it was so difficult to find an apartment to rent in September. ( almost impossible). Newspapers publicity doesn´t work. It is a waste of time and money. The solution is walking on the streets and looking for "alquilo" announcements on the porches.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
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Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
They have very good post-graduated programs. A lot of practical stuff and good teachers. Plus you can choose between studying in english or Spanish. They also have great facilities: good library and computers with internet free for all students and most of the time available.



FINAL COMMENTS

Please see previous point no. 3.
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by alice1375, BUAP, Puebla, Mexico
Humanities, Independent
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Be prepared to spend money
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
They have excelent teachers and the winter courses are a very good option to know this university.



FINAL COMMENTS

In winter time bring an umbrella. Dont spend your money in clothes is nice but in better to spend the money traveling around the Cercanías train.
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by Costi, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece
Banking, University Agreement
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No,i am satisfied with these i knew before going.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It would be a great experience to go there and take courses in a completely different cultural enviroment.



FINAL COMMENTS

Be cautious with thieves,try to assimilate the spanish way of life,go to as many places as you can there in Spain(it worth)and be social and calm in order to find access to every intresting aspect of life there.
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