Profile Page – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
| Location | Language of Instruction | Open to | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid, Spain | Spanish, English | All Faculties | Undergraduate |
Fields of Study
Science; Law; Arts and Humanities; Psychology; Business and Economic Sciences; Engineering.
Requirements
Students who wish to complete courses in Spanish must have a level of B2 in the language.
Learning about Exchange
Preparing for Exchange
Term Dates
| Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|
| September to January (Semester 1) | February to June (Semester 2) |
*The information provided on this page is subject to change. Please consult the Host Institution’s factsheet, the Host Institution’s website, or the Host Institution directly to confirm.
Student Testimonials
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“Most of the support I encountered came through social and cultural groups like ESN (Erasmus Student Network). They organized events, trips, and meetups that made it easy to connect with other exchange students and settle into the new environment. It was more of an independent experience where you had to seek out opportunities on your own.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
“With the Erasmus Student Network, there were many events I joined with the other exchange students including events that happened every week such as soccer, language exchange, salsa dancing etc.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
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“Finding courses at my host university required quite a bit of independent research. The process wasn’t always straightforward, so I strongly recommend that future students carefully follow the course selection procedure outlined by Carleton. If you get stuck or confused, always reach out to the university’s help centres or academic coordinators; they’re there to support you.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
“I recommend giving yourself enough time to make sure you can submit the classes on time. You need to search to find the right websites but once you have them it’s okay.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
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“I lived in student housing that I found through HousingAnywhere. I had paid for the accommodation before seeing it in person, which turned out to be a decision I regret. While it was convenient to have a place secured before arriving, I would strongly recommend visiting the accommodation or doing more thorough research before committing. I found that more students were using platforms like Idealista and Spotahome, which are also popular and reliable options. Start your search early, as good options tend to get booked quickly.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
“I lived in a student housing (Resa). They cleaned my room once a week, always had water, heating, cooling. I also made a lot of friends in the building and it was really easy to make plans.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
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“I used Wise for managing my money internationally, and it was fairly simple to set up and use. For my cell phone, I used MobiMatter, an online app that provides refillable data plans. It’s convenient because you can top up your data as needed throughout the month without a long-term contract.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
“I started by using an E sim but it was much cheaper to get a physical sim card from Vodaphone when I got there. As per the bank account I had to go into Santander to make one but it was simple. I needed a Spanish bank account for the gym. In order to get a Spanish bank account you need a Spanish phone number which I got with the sim card.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
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“Spain’s location offers great travel opportunities, so I recommend taking advantage of that. Some of my top travel destinations nearby are Italy, France, and Morocco — all easily accessible and full of culture and history. Be sure to plan ahead and explore as much as you can during your time abroad!” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce
“The north of Spain is so nice. The best food in the world. But just go wherever your heart takes you or
where your friends are going.” – Winter 2025, Bachelor of Commerce