Universidad Complutense de Madrid

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

The Complutense Library at Universidad Complutense de Madrid offers nearly 10,000 reading positions spread across 27 libraries, including the Historical Library.

For more detailed information about the UCM Library, please visit .

Statistical data for the UCM Library:

• Number of physical Library branches: 27 (named after the respective faculties or centers of the university they serve, e.g., Library of Medicine, Library of Mathematics, etc.)
• Number of physical books/volumes: 3,015,125
• Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs, etc.): 113,382
• Number of digital/electronic databases: 417
• Number of full-time employees, including librarians: 336
• Number of librarians: 116
• Total yearly library expenditure: 4,125,125 euros

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid provides various types of in-campus and off-campus student accommodations, including college residences. There are a total of five college residences affiliated with UCM. Among these, four are situated inside the campus, while one is located outside.

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid Sports Activities and Facilities:

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid offers a range of sports activities and facilities to promote physical fitness and well-being.

Sports Complexes:

• Nuestra Sra de la Almudena Swimming Pool
• Somosaguas Sports Complex
• Southwest Complex (Cantarranas)
• North Zone Complex (Paraninfo)
• South Zone Sports Complex

Sport Activities:

UCM students can participate in various team sports, including:

• Basketball
• Handball
• Soccer 11
• Soccer 7
• Indoor football
• Rugby
• Volleyball

Each faculty typically has its own Sports Club responsible for player and team registrations.

For comprehensive information about UCM's sports facilities and activities, please visit https://www.ucm.es/deportesucm/complejos-deportivos.

Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid provides a range of financial aid options to support its students. These opportunities can be explored in detail on the university's https://www.ucm.es/becas-ayudas.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) facilitates international opportunities for students through various programs. As of the 2021-22 academic year, UCM boasts an extensive network of 2,936 international agreements spanning 785 institutions worldwide. A comprehensive list of partner universities and countries can be explored through the search engine provided on the official website: https://ucm.adv-pub.moveon4.de/home-page-1700/

Typically, students participating in these programs embark on stays lasting either 6 months or 1 year, depending on the specific program.

For detailed information on international opportunities and programs, visitors can refer to the official website: https://www.ucm.es/internacional. Updates and additional insights can also be found on Twitter: @OficinaRI_UCM.

For comprehensive mobility data and statistics, UCM recommends two specific resources:

• European Programs: https://www.ucm.es/estadisticas-erasmus-plus
• Bilateral Agreements UCM Programs: https://www.ucm.es/datos

For in-depth information regarding visiting students, including statistics and programs, please visit: https://www.ucm.es/estudiantes-visitantes. Currently, UCM hosts 472 foreign students from 120 different countries. Noteworthy exchange programs and agreements have been established with countries such as Germany, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, South Korea, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, the United States of America, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, among others.

UCM also offers compelling exchange programs for teaching academic staff. Detailed information regarding these programs can be found at: https://www.ucm.es/convocatoria-profesores. The duration of these stays varies, ranging from one week to 1 year or more, depending on individual preferences and arrangements.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, as the largest face-to-face university in Spain and the third largest in Europe, primarily focuses on traditional in-person education. While it offers certain online degree programs that include components of distance learning, it does not have a comprehensive distance education system.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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