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Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)
Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is a public university in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1293.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Founded
- 1293
- Teaching language
- Spanish, English (some programmes)
- Academic calendar
- Semester
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The Complutense University of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM) is a public research university in Madrid. It traces its origins to the Studium Generale founded in Alcalá de Henares in 1293 and refounded by Cardinal Cisneros in 1499; it moved to Madrid in the 19th century and is one of the largest universities in Spain.
Most faculties are on the Moncloa campus in the Ciudad Universitaria, with a second campus at Somosaguas in Pozuelo de Alarcón. UCM offers a very broad range of degrees across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, sciences, law, economics and business, political science and sociology, psychology, education, philology, philosophy, history, fine arts, journalism and communication.
Teaching is predominantly in Spanish, with a growing number of English-taught and bilingual programmes. Undergraduate admission is through the EvAU/PAU entrance exam or recognised foreign qualifications, and public fees are set by the Community of Madrid per credit.
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What language are courses taught in at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)?
Courses at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) are taught in Spanish, English (some programmes).
When was Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) founded?
Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) was founded in 1293.
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