How can mathematics help explain a biological process, improve a system or make sense of uncertainty? This English-taught degree at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid develops the mathematical foundations and computing skills to investigate questions like these.
Elementos esenciales del curso
- Institución
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- País
- España
- Asunto
- Mathematics
- Nivel de estudio
- Licenciatura
- La enseñanza del idioma
- Inglés
- Formato del estudio
- En el campus
- Campus
- Escuela de Ingeniería, campus de Leganés, región de Madrid, España
- Duración
- 4 years
- Créditos
- 240 ECTS
- Cuotas de matrícula
- 2026–27, first registration in 60 credits: €1,165.80 (€19.43/ECTS) for Spanish/EU students and qualifying residents; €7,714.20 (€128.57/ECTS) for non-EU students without qualifying resident status. UC3M does not treat a student stay permit as residency for this fee category. Administration and applicable insurance charges are extra.
- Ingreso
- The published 2026–27 general admission rounds have ended. The next intake's application and start dates were not confirmed in this review.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-25
Lo que aprenderás
Early study covers algebra, calculus, programming and probability. Later subjects include differential equations, predictive modelling, optimisation and game theory. A final thesis gives you space to bring your learning together in a substantial piece of work.
¿Este curso podría ser adecuado para usted?
This is worth considering if you enjoy both abstract reasoning and practical problems. Try comparing the compulsory mathematics subjects with those in a computing degree: the balance can help you decide which kind of learning you would enjoy most.
Solicitud
UC3M’s admission route depends on your school qualification and education system. International applicants should begin with its country-specific guidance and UNEDasiss information; subject tests or recognition of previous subjects may affect the admission score. For this degree, B2 English must be demonstrated during the first year through an accepted route.
Planning your experience
Your teaching base is Leganés. Compare housing there with commuting from Madrid, using the journey to campus as well as rent when weighing up options. Our Guía de estudio para España covers budgets and practical preparation.
Sources: programme, curriculum and English requirements, admission routes, application calendar, 2026–27 standard fees, non-EU fee categories. Reviewed 25 October 2026.