About UPM
Technical University of Madrid (UPM) — public non-profit university. It is located in Madrid, Spain. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1971 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UPM is participating in developing the academic environment.
At UPM, you can get a master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
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Madrid, Spain
- Establishment year
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1971
- Students
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40,091
- International students
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3,608
UPM tuition fees
At UPM, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UPM for local citizens starts from 2,924 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 5,457 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Master
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Local2,924 USD/year
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Foreign5,457 USD/year
UPM campus
The campus of UPM is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs.
During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. The university cares about the physical health of students, so it provides a number of athletic opportunities: sports grounds and various clubs. Student life at UPM is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
- Sport Facilities
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in Spain for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
