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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
(pop. 4 million)
Student Enrollment: 135,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
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PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
This university is closed for exchanges during the ’09-’10 academic year
Chance of Placement
This university is closed for exchanges during the '09-'10 academic year.
Courses
Faculties of Biology; Chemistry; Economics and Management (accounting, economics, finance, insurance, international economic organizations, statistics); Education; Fine Arts; Geography and History (ancient history, archaeology, archaeology & history of the Americas, art history, geography, history); Geology; Computer Sciences; Information Science; Law; Mathematics; Optics; Pharmacy; Philology (language & literature [Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish]); Philosophy; Physics; Political Science and Sociology (law, finance, human ecology, international law, political science, sociology); Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Medicine; Schools of Business Administration; Teacher Training; Statistics; Library Science and Documentation.
Hints for Researching Courses
Click on the course link at the top of the page. Click on a faculdad and you will get a list of majors. Click on a major and you'll get the website for that degree program. Click on Plan de Estudios for a list of courses offered in that major. Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain.
Academic Notes
Complutense is strong in law, philology, geography, history (including archaeology), philosophy, and fine arts. Other suitable fields are education, economics, literature and political science. Co-op programs in connection with the Institute of Educational Science are also open to ISEP students. Since the faculties operate independently and are not located together in the same area of the city, it is advisable to choose courses from only one or two faculties.
Special Academic Conditions
The level of studies requires that students be especially well-prepared, motivated, and fluent in Spanish. Candidates must have at least junior-year status. First-year courses are oversubscribed and, therefore, closed to ISEP participants. Enrollment in Fine Arts and Computer Sciences is limited. The Faculty of Medicine is closed to ISEP participants.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Students must have a minimum 3.5 G.P.A. to apply.
Language Notes
Students must have an advanced level of Spanish having completed at least six semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent. Previous experience in a Spanish-language country is preferred. Pre-session Spanish language courses are available in September and February, and supplementary courses are offered during the academic year (neither are included in ISEP benefits).
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
FY (October to June); SM1 (October to February); SM2 (February to June)
Housing and Meals
Students live in double-occupancy rooms in one of the colegios mayores on campus, or in flats shared with other ISEP and international students. Each colegio has its own cafeteria where students receive 21 meals per week. Those living in flats receive a monthly stipend to cover meal costs.
Profile
The Universidad Complutense de Madrid, founded in 1293, has a great historical past and has already celebrated its seventh centenary. Complutense is a public institution; campus buildings include institutes, private centers, hospitals, offices, sports facilities and computer centers. Sports facilities include 61 clubs, among them football, handball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, judo, and gymnastics. There are two campuses: Moncloa and Somosaguas. Total enrollment: 135,000 (5,000 foreign, regular and visiting students).
Location
While the campuses accommodate a city-sized student population, the setting is very pleasant with broad, attractive open spaces that separate classrooms and residence halls. Buses and two subway lines connect the campuses with downtown Madrid.
Europe's highest city at 646 meters above sea level, Madrid is the capital city of Spain. The main north-south artery, Paseo de la Castellana connects the city's two main train stations, Chamartin and Atocha. The oldest quarters of the city are squeezed in between Paseo del Prado (where you'll find the city's great art galleries) and the Palacio Real. The barrio southeast of Puerta del Sol leads to the working-class district of Lavapies, filled with restaurants, bars and cafes.
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