🇪🇸 Complutense University of Madrid: Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #199 · €6,823–8,186 a year · Madrid
Quick Facts
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #199 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | A large, diverse international community drawn to Madrid's status as Spain's political, academic, and cultural capital |
| Secondary Qualification (Indian students) | Requirements vary by programme; equivalency of your secondary qualification to the Spanish Bachillerato is assessed case by case through the UNED credencial de acceso process |
| English Requirement (Undergraduate) | IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 overall depending on programme (most undergraduate courses) |
| English Requirement (Postgraduate) | IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL 90 for most English-taught Master's programmes |
| Approx. Acceptance Rate | ~50%, making it moderately selective among Spain's public universities |
Founded in 1499, the Complutense University of Madrid is Spain's largest public research university and one of Europe's oldest academic institutions, particularly strong in law, medicine, and humanities, situated in the heart of Spain's capital and largest city.
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
€6,823–8,186 per year (2026-27 non-EU non-resident price for 60 ECTS credits (Law/Humanities to Medicine)). Source: UCM: precios de grado 2026-27, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least €7,200 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships: Not Just a List of Names
Complutense International Scholarships
Merit-based awards across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; the university also offers free or low-cost Spanish language courses for international students. Confirm current amounts on Complutense's official scholarships page.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Madrid's role as Spain's capital and largest economic hub gives Complutense graduates strong access to government, law, and corporate employers, alongside Spain's 30-hour weekly student work allowance under Royal Decree 1155/2024.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Complutense good for international students?
Complutense University of Madrid is ranked #199 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 2nd of the 2 universities in Spain covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs €6,823–8,186 a year depending on the program. After graduating: job-search residence permit after graduating (12 months). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Complutense charge international students?
€6,823–8,186 per year (2026-27 non-EU non-resident price for 60 ECTS credits (Law/Humanities to Medicine)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Complutense?
IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 overall depending on programme (most undergraduate courses) for undergraduate, IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL 90 for most English-taught Master's programmes for postgraduate. Specific programme requirements vary; always confirm on the official admissions page for your chosen degree.
Can I work in Spain after graduating from Complutense?
Madrid's role as Spain's capital and largest economic hub gives Complutense graduates strong access to government, law, and corporate employers, alongside Spain's 30-hour weekly student work allowance under Royal Decree 1155/2024.
See the full Spain university landscape and visa pathway.
🇪🇸 Study in Spain Guide 🔗 Official Complutense Website
Worked example: a full degree at Complutense University of Madrid
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | €6,823 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 non-EU non-resident price for 60 ECTS credits (Law/Humanities to Medicine)) |
| Living costs | €7,200 a year (100% of IPREM (€600/month in 2026) for a 12-month stay) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | €56,092 ≈ ₹59.6 lakh ≈ $62,519 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | €59,548 ≈ ₹63.2 lakh |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | €61,544 ≈ ₹65.4 lakh |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- UCM: precios de grado 2026-27
- Orla: Spain's top universities in QS 2027
- ApplyBoard: Spain student visa funds 2026-27 (IPREM)
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Complutense University of Madrid come from the UCM: precios de grado 2026-27; the QS 2027 position from Orla: Spain's top universities in QS 2027; living costs from ApplyBoard: Spain student visa funds 2026-27 (IPREM). Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Complutense University of Madrid website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Complutense University of Madrid. Not admissions or immigration advice.