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Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Vicerectorate for International Relations, Pabellón de Gobierno, Isaac Peral, s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
4.11 / 5 based on 702 reviews.
Description:
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.
86% of students recommend
702 reviews
702 Overall reviews of Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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by Crystal, Texas A&M University, College Station, United States
Language, CEA
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The cost of living in an apartment was so much cheaper and being an exchange student doesn't require a 6000k instead you can enroll in the University for a fraction of that cost! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Try to get more of the spanish students involved with the language program so that we can meet more of them. FINAL COMMENTS
Don't overpack, bring peanut butter and a strip of carpet, don't buy the telephone card that has a little gold square on the right upperhand corner to call to the US instead go to Sol in one of those kisko for $13 card that gives you sooo many more minutes, go to a travel agent for great travel packages, wake up early even if it hard, put yourself in awkward situtations so that you can learn more about yourself, avoid subway and mcdonalds so that you can try the palle (if you loose too much weight because you can't find anything you like, the ham and cheese is a great alternative). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by shakira, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Erasmus
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I had no idea that i would have been so difficoult finding a room. My university should have suggested me to leave before, in order to have enough time to look for an accomodation. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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be prepared at the general mess which is characteristic of Spain FINAL COMMENTS
Living and studying in madrid was great. I had some problems in the first months, because here there are so much foreigner students that the host university is not be able to help anyone. It is more hard than spend a period studying in a smaller city. however there are other advantages. Here social and nightlife is amazing!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mugal28, Marquette University, Milwaukee, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I wish I had known what an incredible program I would be attending and what a life-altering experience it would be for me. I would have alloted an entire year to spend in Madrid. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Marquette's program covers everything. The academic aspect is great- being in a very prestigious Spanish university with TONS of opportunities to use all of their facilities. Marquette does both day and overnight trips for the group, provides a wonderful group advisor who helps out in any situation. The homestay was wonderful. I couldn't have asked for more. While other students I know saw their trip simply as a few months of partying, mine was a chance to change my entire way of life. I HIGHLY recommend Marquette in Madrid through the Universidad Complutense. FINAL COMMENTS
Amazing. Don't miss out on this opportunity! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by SWillems, Marquette University, Milwaukee, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I wish that I wouldn't have been so intimidated with speaking another language. You need to just jump in a go for it - you will never learn unless you are willing to make mistakes. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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I would definately encourage anyone to go - you learn more about yourself during the experience than you ever will from a text book back home. FINAL COMMENTS
Be sure to take advantage of every chance you have to meet locals. Use common sense - but don't be afraid of being approached or approaching others. You may meet friends that will last a lifetime. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Martina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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someone from there to get insider tips right from the beginning In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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try to experience as much as possible!!! FINAL COMMENTS
if you want this experience to be the best time of your life - just let everything happen, don't expect or plan too much right from the beginning and - most important - spend time with local students as much as possible!!! you should be especially open to cultural differences in order to be able to really dive into madrid's life (some things work a lot more slowly in spain as you might be used to for example). i only travelled around madrid (to toledo for example) and to barcelona - travelling through spain is amazing, but i preferred staying in madrid with my friends there because 5 months isn't such a long time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Anna, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Economics, Erasmus
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I wish I had known that the international student experience is such great opportunity and fun!!!!!:):) In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Well, Complutense is the biggest university in Spain. There are some red tape problems and not everything is clear to a foreigner. As far as the Faculty of Business&Economics is concerned, they have quite wide offer of courses but all of them are in Spanish. The standard and quality of courses is actually up to teachers so before making a final declaration I suggest making an "investigation" in advance ;);). FINAL COMMENTS
Well, to get to Madrid, the best way is to take a plane and get off at Barajas Airport. In Madrid, to move through the city so called ABONO is a must!It costs about 35 euro/month and you can use all means of public transport (metro, bus). Madrid is localizated in the center of Spain so travalling by buses, trains you can visit the north of Spain (Pais Vasco, Cantabria, Galicia), the east coast ( Catalunia), the south (Andalucia) and have a trip to Portugal!! :):) Euro26 Student Card gives you some discounts. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by james, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
Literature, University Agreement
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No In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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A definite thumbs up FINAL COMMENTS
Stay away as much as possible from things that prevent you from accomplishing your goals. For example, to learn Spanish, it is best to be with Spaniards who hardly speak your mother tongue. If you want a lot of freedom, rent your own place. And if you want to get the most out of your experience, don't try to save any money; spend your whole budget every month!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nicola, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Literature, Erasmus
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How much I was going to love it! I would have done a full university year instead of just 6 months In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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If you're willing to work hard and play hard then go for it! FINAL COMMENTS
If you're using public transport (metro and buses) get a monthly pass - you'll save a fortune. Keep your eye on uni noticeboards for upcoming events and possible language exchanges - a great way to meet local people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by everlasti, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Financial Management, Independent
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The Love of a very special spanish girl... but don't fall in love with them, it's very diffrent with those girls. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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As an alien you will have a bonus, it will serve you in both cases, academic and social. spanish people are very open minded (included teachers) FINAL COMMENTS
Madrid or Barcelona? Madrid!! Party, people, fun, culture, museums, arcitecture, friends, you will find all here! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Renuka, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
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The system is very much bureaucratic even at university, where they have a special office for exchange students. It takes a lot of effort, time and patient to get something arranged. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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the erasmus office must be more accessible for students. FINAL COMMENTS
one has to be prepared for unexpected expenses. And in case of difficulties you are on your own, you have plenty of friends but especially in the beginning you can't turn to a good friend or family. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Johannes, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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Try to get a bankaccount or and residence permit before going- however this is probably not possible. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The erasmus office at the economics faculty is a big support and most local students are helpful! FINAL COMMENTS
Take a public transport abonnement as quickly as you can-saves a lot of money. Do not pay more than 300.-euro rent a month. Try and travel round spain going to the cities for fallas a special fiesta, which is held throughout spain! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Howard, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
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I wish I knew that the constituents of the city of Madrid are not nearly as open-minded as they are proclaimed to be and that racism and prejudice towards people of color run rampant in that city, especially amongst the natives (not so much the cultured/non-native locals). In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Although it is a large university, you will leave very prepared because it will exercise your independence and willingness to accel above and exceed the rest. FINAL COMMENTS
Invest in a travel book to review prospective cities for travel, overprepare as far as money is concerned, people of color should beware of the prejudice but not let it ruin their experience, and remain open-minded. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by steff, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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Well you have to expearience it yourself anyway:-) In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Well the university it self is kind of nice but it´s more the city, people and all that staff what makes it what it is:-) FINAL COMMENTS
Take a lonley planet with you...there are so many highly recommended places in spain which you shouldn´t miss. The most important for me was Granada...but that´s a personal story:-) Try to travel arround as much as you can...it´s worth it:-) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sarah, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
International Relations, Erasmus
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Excess baggage costs a fortune, I wish I could have found a way of transporting my things more cheaply In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The university is ok. The Erasmus association they have is brilliant, lots of parties and trips organised. Madrid is a fantastic city to live in FINAL COMMENTS
Lots of pickpockets - always be careful when out and about especially in Sol and Gran Via. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Edward, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
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do a lot of research, i did and it made things a lot more smooth. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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i would try it, i hear autonomia is good but it is more independent and can be more difficult. FINAL COMMENTS
that at times it will be difficult to study with all the opportunities to go out / travel. make sure that you really know your goals before going and then have a lot of fun and stick to them. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by my_ca, University of the City of Manila, Manila, Philippines
Communication and Information Sciences, Government scholarship
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Flamenco and football! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Start accommodating english as secondary medium of instruction because not all reference materials are written in Spanish, therefore putting spanish students at a disadvantage. FINAL COMMENTS
For future international students, the most important is learning the culture as much as possible before going into a certain country. Life abroad is like eating fish, you eat the meat and you throw the bone. That simply means, you accept the good and you reject the bad. Forget about your domestic habits and learn to adapt - love the country for what it is and you´ll start to realize everything is a journey of the heart not of the mind. Lastly, don´t fill your luggages too much. When you arrive, you´ll realize you don´t need some of those. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Coralie, HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That studying in Madrid is not as easy as in the south of Spain. Most people will tell you that when you are in Erasmus, you don't have to study, it's not true. You might study less than in your country because you have less courses but the difficulty is to study in a language which is not your mother language, so it requires more time! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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To choose your courses, don't base your decision only on the course description, try to ask other students which teacher to choose and ask to see how big it is first! FINAL COMMENTS
To find an apartment in Spain, there are ad in papers but also through the streets and at university. Try to be there by september, don't wait the beginning of the classes (october). It's easier for girls to fing than for boys. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gotink, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The succes of ones experience in a foreign country far from stability, which is home, depends anly and solely on the one experiencing it ..... In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Do what they are doing. FINAL COMMENTS
I have been traveling all around spain so it would be unjust to put that into a couple of worst. The country is a contrast from what ever point of view you look at it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rute, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
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I wish I could've been advised about housing because that was the most difficult thing for me in the whole ten months I spent there. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The ambiance is amazing, very laid-back and tolerant. The classes are interesting, estimulating and there is a wide variety for you to choose from. I can almost say that I learned more in just one year that in three years in my home university in Portugal. FINAL COMMENTS
If you get the opportunity to go study in UCM, do it! You'll work hard but make the most of it and you'll have a year to remember. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by thekatz, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Do not worry about the small issues that arise. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Know what you have to study (and what you don't.) FINAL COMMENTS
Be open to new experiences and try not to compare life abroad with life at home. Take in the best parts of Spain (nightlife, kind people) and try to accept the rest. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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