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Carlos III University of Madrid
1. 2014
2015
81% of UC3M graduates entered the labour
market in a job related to their degree
(XVII Professional Placement Study of 2011 graduates)
The largest offer of
bilingual studies
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2. Universidad Carlos III of
Madrid (UC3M) is a public university
characterized by:
• Quality teaching.
• Excellence in research.
• Evaluation based on effort and individual merit.
• Graduate placement.
• Bilingual education.
• International prestige and mobility of our students.
• Comprehensive humanistic education for all students.
• Student participation in university life.
• Solidarity, cooperation and respect for the environment.
3. Where is
Universidad Carlos III of Madrid?
To reach us, you have all the
best direct means of transport:
Renfe local trains, Metrosur
and buses.
Puerta del Sol-Getafe:18 min.
Atocha-Getafe: 16 min.
Atocha-Leganés: 18 min.
Moncloa-Colmenarejo: 45 min.
Close to the Madrid city centre!
4. Undergraduate Studies
Pioneers in adapting to the European
Higher Education Area (EHEA)
With the largest offer of bilingual studies in all Spanish universities.
Structure of Undergraduate Studies
4 years of study with 240 ECTS credits
(European Credit Transfer System).
1 ECTS credit = 25 hours of student workload
5. Structure of Undergraduate Studies
BASIC EDUCATION = 60 ECTS CREDITS, mainly in the first year
Basic education in subjects in field of study……between 36 and 42 ECTS credits
Basic education in subjects of other fields……………............up to 6 ECTS credits
Common basic education………………………....…………………….18 ECTS credits
• Humanities……………………………………….6 ECTS credits
• Languages…………………………………….....6 ECTS credits
• Skills (Writing and Communication/
Information)………………………………………..6 ECTS credits
In-company internships in all the study programs, optional or compulsory,
depending on the degree.
6. What is our teaching model?
• In class: it is essential that you attend class from day one.
• Ongoing assesment: based on your effort and active involvement
in classes, projects, exercises and practical classes.
> Exams will never
carry more than 60%
weight
7. What is our teaching model?
• Each subject is organized in:
3
classroom
hours per
week, divided
into 2
sessions
THEORY ORIENTED
One 90-minute session in a group of 120
students maximum
PRACTICAL ORIENTATION / APPLIED
LEARNING
One 90-minute session in a group of 40 students
maximum
If you study an engineering degree and have an experimental subject, you will also have
a minimum of 6 laboratory or computer lab hours per subject, over the entire 4-month term.
8. What can I study at
Universidad Carlos III of Madrid?
Degrees in SOCIAL SCIENCE AND LAW
• Audiovisual Communication (bilingual option) G
• Business Administration GC
• Business Administration (English option) G
• Economics (English option) G
• Employment and Labour Relations G
• Finance and Accounting (bilingual option) G
• Finance and Accounting (English option) G
• International Relations (English option)* G
• Law GC
• Journalism (bilingual option) G
• Library and Information Science
(blended learning) C
• Library and Information Science G
• Sociology G
• Statistics and Corporate Law G
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics** G
• Political Science G
• Tourism C
Degrees in HUMANITIES
• Humanities G
• Humanities (blended learning) G
* Pending verification by ANECA. Implementation planned in 2014-15
* * Degree with Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Universidad Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona)
9. What can I study at
Universidad Carlos III of Madrid?
Degrees in ENGINEERING
• Aerospace Engineering (only in English) L
• Audiovisual System Engineering
(bilingual option) L
• Biomedical Engineering (only in English) L
• Communication System Engineering
(bilingual option) L
• Computer Science and Engineering LC
• Computer Science and Engineering
(bilingual option) L
• Electrical Engineering (bilingual option) L
• Energy Engineering (only in English) L
• Industrial Electronics and Automation
(bilingual option) L
• Industrial Technology Engineering
(bilingual option) L
• Mechanical Engineering (bilingual option) L
• Telecommunication Technology Engineering
(bilingual option) L
• Telematics Engineering (bilingual option) L
10. What can I study at
Universidad Carlos III of Madrid?
Double degrees
• IT Engineering and Business Administration C
• Law and Business Administration GC
• Law and Political Science G
• Law and Economics G
• Journalism and Audiovisual Communication G
• Journalism and Humanities G
• Political Science and Sociology G
> You study 2 degrees
simultaneously in 5
years and receive 2
degrees
Joint degrees
• Philosophy, Polítics and Economics (with Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
and Universidad Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona) G
11. What can I study at
Universidad Carlos III of Madrid?
Double degree programs with international universities
> International agreements of Dual Bachelors in Social and Legal Sciences:
• Dual Bachelor in Business with European Business School. Germany
• Dual Bachelor in Economics with State University of New York-New Paltz. USA
> International agreements of Dual Bachelors in Engineering:
• Supméca - Institut Supèrieur de Mécanique. France
• École Nationale Superieure D’Arts et Mètiers. France
• Telecom Bretagne. France
• Helsinki University of Technology TKK. Finland
> Upon successful
completion of degree
courses, you will receive a
degree from each university
12. Don’t cut yourself out because
of the cut-off grade
Cut-off grades change every year and depend on a university’s
available spaces in each degree program and student demand.
> If you’re interested in doing your
undergraduate studies at our university,
apply. Don’t just go by the cut-off grades
from previous years
13. What are the advantages of studying
a degree in English or studying with
the bilingual option?
Bilingual degrees:
• open doors for you in the working world
• give an international profile to your CV
Don’t think these programs are out of your reach. You don’t have to be perfectly
bilingual to begin to study a degree in English or a degree in the bilingual option.
> Degrees taught in English:
100% of program in English
> Degrees taught in the bilingual
option: At least 50% of the
program is taught in English
> In the English studies, all
of the classroom instruction,
projects, papers and exams
will be carried out in English
14. What level do I need to study an
undergraduate degree in English or
in the bilingual option?
You need to pass a B2 level exam.
THIS YEAR you can take the exam:
• beforehand in July
• upon being accepted at UC3M
You can also accredit your English level by
presenting an official certificate from
Cambridge, EOI, TOEFL, among others.
> If you pass one of these exams
you can also study the degree
program in which you enroll in the
English or bilingual option
15. Complementary learning for
all undergraduate degrees
You can take subjects from other degree Programmes to broaden your
education.
Complementary learning:
• enriches your capabilities, broadens your education and opens more
doors in the labour market for you.
• is certified in the European Diploma Supplement.
16. Language Center
If you wish to learn, improve or perfect a foreign language, you can do so through
the courses organized by the UC3M Language Center.
The Center has an “Aula de Idiomas” on each campus.
In this space, you have access to all the material you need for your language
studies as well as support activities aimed at improving your foreign language skills.
www.uc3m.es/centrodeidiomas
17. Company internships and
employment orientation
UC3M provides outstanding support for job placement of its students through its company
internship programs with:
• more than 3,000 companies collaborating
• professional training
• professional careers guidance sessions
• a job bank
and Forempleo (“First Job” Fair).
84,7% of UC3M students gain work experience before graduating, chiefly through
company internships.
*(XVII Study on Graduate Job Placement for UC3M class of 2011, carried out by UC3M and ACCENTURE)
18. Will I be able to study abroad?
You will be able to arrange your studies at top European universities with ease;
studies which will likewise facilitate your entry into the working world.
At UC3M you will study alongside international students from world-class universities.
You may also opt for a non-European mobility program in 24 different countries
(USA, China, Canada, Mexico, etc.).
> Each year, more than
900 UC3M students take
part in the Erasmus
program
> 1st spanish university
and 3rd in Europe in
international mobility
> The university
currently has 882
exchange agreements
with 440 universities
21. Take a look at UC3M’s facilities
Libraries
Language Rooms
Computer rooms and WIFI access
in the entire university
Classrooms adapted
for Undergraduate
studies
22. Take a look at UC3M’s facilities
Specialised laboratories in the different
branches of engineering
23. Take a look at UC3M’s facilities
Courtrooms for your practical
exercises in Law
Totally equipped television
studio, editing rooms
and radio studios
24. Take a look at UC3M’s facilities
“Fernando de los
Ríos” Residence
Hall, Getafe Campus
“Gregorio PecesBarba” Residence
Hall, Getafe Campus
“Abril Martorell”
Residence Hall,
Leganés Campus
25. Take a look at UC3M’s facilities
Auditorium
Sports
Centre
Pools
26. Activities outside of class
with credit recognition
All students can earn ACADEMICALLY RECOGNISED CREDITS for
participation in cultural, sporting, student representation, charity and cooperation
activities .
ROYAL DECREE 1393/2007, 29 October, establishes the organization of official university studies (art 12.8)
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 6 CREDITS
out of the total amount for the
study programme taken
27. Activities outside of class
with credit recognition
Social/Cultural Activities
Sport activities
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Reading Club
Film Club
Exhibits
Literary walks and guided tours
Debate Society
Social/Cultural workshops
Cultural trips
Fitness activities
Water activities
Extramural competition
Sports courses
“CARLOS CORRE” program
Sport tournaments
Events
Orientation Activities
. Personal improvement program
. Conflict resolution workshops
. “Compañeros” program
. “Día del Libro” (Book Day)
. Green Week
. Solidarity Week
Arts Room Activities
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Attending Auditorium performances
Activities with outside cultural institutions
Summer courses and workshops
Cultural passport
Music Room workshops and courses
Dance Room workshops and courses
Theater Room workshops and courses
Student-led Activities
. Cultural, sport, and solidarity projects
. University representation in academic competitions and
in international conferences
. Volunteering in non-profit organizations outside UC3M
. Volunteering within UC3M
> Students who take part in sports teams, the University
chorus, orchestra, and theater and dance groups will
receive credit for these activities
28. Aid and scholarships
• If you have a good academic record and you enroll in our university, you can opt for
one of the scholarships for new students.
• Have a look at the Alumni Scholarships for students with a good academic record and
limited financial means. 3000€ a year for the entire undergraduate study period.
• The University offers financial aid for undergraduate students who encounter hardship
in paying their University fees and tuition.
• In addition there is work study employment available in different University services.
Totally compatible with your studies!
29. Student Residence Halls
There are 4 UC3M Student Residence Halls with 1,300 places on the Getafe,
Leganés and Colmenarejo campuses.
The Residence Halls offer:
• Double or single rooms with bathroom
• Some rooms with kitchen
• Sports and cultural activities
• Wifi and cable internet connection in all rooms
• Cafeteria-dining hall
• Computer room/television lounge/library/ study room
• Bicycle and ‘car sharing’ service
• Cleaning service
• Laundry room
30. Integration Program for
Students with Disabilities
Personalized attention for your needs
• Curricular adaptations, specific study materials and computer resources.
• Accessibility to classrooms and facilities.
• Personal support: Sign Language interpreters, note-taking, direct assistance, etc.
• Adaptations for participation in sociocultural and sporting activities, etc.
31. And when I have finished my studies?
81% UC3M graduates find work, and do so in their field of studies.
These are some of the reasons why …
87.5%
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UC3M graduates say they would choose our University all over again
for doing their studies.
(XVII UC3M Career placement study. Class of 2011)
32. Telephone number-information
and assistance for future
students: 916246000
UC3M ranks among the
top 50 universities in the
world under 50 years of
age *
www.uc3m.es
secundaria@uc3m.es
*QS World University Ranking
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