Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)
The Complutense University of Madrid stands as a historic pillar in the academic world, with its origins tracing back over 800 years to its founding in Alcalá in 1293, before its relocation to Madrid in 1836. Today, it is celebrated as one of Spain's most prestigious institutions for scientific and academic research, as well as being the most venerable university in the vibrant Spanish capital, Madrid.
Boasting one of the largest student bodies in Europe, the university is home to more than 80,000 students, supported by a distinguished faculty of 6,000 professors and a dedicated staff of 10,000. The Complutense University offers an expansive array of academic programs, including over 80 scientific fields, 230 undergraduate degrees, and 221 doctoral programs. Its facilities include more than 30 libraries, housing an impressive collection of over 2 million printed volumes.
Currently, the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism emerges as one of the university's most significant faculties, serving as a benchmark for tourism and hospitality studies in Spain with more than 2800 students.
