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University Carlos III de Madrid

Old and densely-packed white buildings lining a wide street. Red-roofed buildings stretch to the horizon.
An aerial view of Madrid. Old, densely packed buildings fill the foreground, with tall modern buildings and mountains on the horizon.

Spain, Madrid

Limited Capacity: This program can accept a limited number of students each year, and in the past there have been more qualified applicants than available spots. Because you may have only one application open per term, if this is your top choice program, you should list up to three alternative WSB programs in your application in case you are not accepted to this program. Click here and scroll down to "Review" to learn about how Global Programs evaluates applications. 

Study business in Getafe at the University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)! Established in 1989, UC3M has the top ranked Business Administration degree in Spain and the Economics department is one of the best 50 worldwide. The business department at University Carlos III de Madrid ranks among the 200 best business departments worldwide according to the Eduniversal Ranking.

Student life at UC3M is active and the university welcomes a large number of international students every year. Set in a stunning campus only 20 minutes via metro from downtown Madrid, UC3M offers high quality academics. Historically, several buildings on campus were a part of a military base. 

Quick Facts about Getafe

  • Home to Airbus
  • Population is approximately 200,000 people
  • Metro provides service between Getafe and Madrid from 6am-12am (Metro stops Last Margaritas to Sol is 20 minutes).  
  • In the past year, three private residence halls have opened in Getafe.
  • The Getafe campus is home to the School of Social Sciences and Law (which houses business),  School of Humanities, and School of Health.
  • Orientation for all students is held at the nearby Leganés campus.
 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Preference is given to admitted Business students

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

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Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Language

Classroom Language

English, Spanish

Housing

Apartments, Responsible for arranging your own housing, Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall semester: early September to late December
Spring semester: late January to early June

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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UC3M offers bilingual degrees and courses can be taken in English or in Spanish. Many programs have half of their courses in English. Exchange students may take courses outside of the business subjects in Getafe. In order to take classes taught in Spanish, students must have five semesters of Spanish.

Affiliate Institution(s)

University of Carlos III de Madrid

Program Web Pages

UC3M Exchange Student Website

Foreign Courses

UC3M Course Offer

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents