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
Universidad Complutense de Madrid review by Alejandra
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Flat
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Flat
Why? It is easier to arrange and find something that suits your budget.
Personal comments:
The housing provided by the universities are all private, and very expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
The center of Madrid is just full of life...anywhere you go you will find something great. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
It was good. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I spent alot more, becuase it is more expensive in Europe. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more 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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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Places to live. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is a good university but is public, there is not so much attention given to the students. FINAL COMMENTS
Talk first to the university to see if the can help in any way. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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