Autonomous University of Madrid

The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) is a public university that combines quality teaching, intensive research and high job placement with a firm social commitment. The UAM campuses, sustainable and easily accessible, offer a complete university experience, since they house all kinds of services, including libraries, museums and thirty sports facilities, as well as a wide variety of cultural activities and volunteer and cooperation programs.

"I chose for Spain because it is known as a very good exchange destination because it’s a very vivid country, and also because I wanted to improve my Spanish."

a WUR exchange student

General Information

  • Academic calendar: First semester: September - January; Second semester: February - June
  • Language of instruction: Spanish and English
  • Areas of agreement: Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences
  • Erasmus code: E MADRID04
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