How can engineering improve the tools used to understand and treat disease? UC3M’s Biomedical Engineering degree explores that question through an English-taught programme connecting technology, medicine and biology.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Engineering
- Study level
- Bachelor's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Leganés campus, Spain
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 240 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27 first-enrolment tuition: €20.68 per credit for the Spanish/EU or qualifying resident category (€1,240.80 for 60 credits); €136.44 per credit for the non-EU non-resident category (€8,186.40 for 60 credits). Administrative charges and insurance are extra. A student-stay permit alone does not confer the resident fee category.
- Intake
- September academic start; consult current admissions for the next intake. Future application dates not confirmed in this profile.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-29
What you will learn
Foundations in calculus, chemistry, programming and cell biology lead into applications such as medical instrumentation, imaging, biomaterials and tissue engineering. UC3M describes a strong practical component using specialist laboratories, with opportunities for healthcare-sector rotations and internships. The curriculum includes a 12-credit final thesis.
Who it may suit
This degree may suit someone who enjoys scientific problem-solving and wants to understand both a device and the biological system it interacts with. It provides a starting point for biomedical technology development or further study in bioengineering and related areas.
Applying and planning your budget
2026/27 first-enrolment tuition: €20.68 per credit for the Spanish/EU or qualifying resident category (€1,240.80 for 60 credits); €136.44 per credit for the non-EU non-resident category (€8,186.40 for 60 credits). Administrative charges and insurance are extra. A student-stay permit alone does not confer the resident fee category.
Use the international admissions route matching your school qualification. English-group study normally requires demonstrating B2 English during the first year; see UC3M’s language guidance for the conditions. The academic year normally begins in September. A future intake’s exact application dates are not confirmed here.
Official curriculum and programme information · Standard fee table · Non-EU fee table
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