Autonomous University of Madrid

About

The Autonomous University of Madrid is a public institute located in Madrid. This university was founded in 1968. Cantoblanco, its main campus, is located on the northern outskirts of Madrid. The medical campus is south of Cantoblanco, near La Paz University Hospital, where students study medicine, biochemistry, nursing, human nutrition, and dietetics.

The primary language of UAM is Spanish and most undergraduate, and graduate courses are taught in Spanish. However, some master's courses are available in English, including microfinance, entrepreneurship, biotechnology, and theoretical physics programs.

This university is divided into 8 faculties and superior schools that coordinate and support most of the institute's academic and administrative activity. Each of these faculties is divided into departments combining research and teaching different subjects. UAM totals up to eight research institutes and 59 departments. In addition, it has seven associate schools, which are not wholly of the institution's administrative structure but come under UAM's academic regulations. 

Students

UAM has hundreds of student societies covering activities ranging from theatre and music to student unionism. The Autonomous University of Madrid has a student body of around 30,000, of which almost 4300 are international students. Law Student Association is the oldest active association, established in 1981. Furthermore, many prominent societies like Debate Society and Model UN Society are founded and run by law students.

UAM holds several festivals during spring. It is a very festive university. Festivals usually consist of rock concerts by UAM amateur rock bands. All these festive profits have been destined for charities and cultural events organizations.

Madrid is a beautiful, elegant, cosmopolitan city that attracts tourists and students to some of the top universities in this Spanish capital. Here you get a great chance to socialize and explore museums and famous art galleries in the city.

Accommodation

Housing at UAM is available, but the cost is higher for international students than for local students. Through the university's International Reception Office students get guidance in searching for accommodation in Madrid. Students get offers in a shared room or studios in the center of Madrid. The Autonomous University of Madrid has several collaboration agreements with private firms that facilitate the housing search.

Ranking

Following are the Global rankings of the Autonomous University of Madrid.

  • By QS World Ranking, the Autonomous University of Madrid is ranked 215.
  • According to Times Higher Education Ranking, the Autonomous University of Madrid ranks between 301-350
  • U.S. News and World Report rank the Autonomous University of Madrid at 208.

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Autonomous University of Madrid
Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain

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