@uc3mUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid is a public university founded in 1989 under the leadership of Prof. Gregorio Peces Barba, one of the 10 “fathers of the Spanish Constitution”. The University was founded to contribute to economic development and social cohesion in Madrid. The selection of the location responded to social government policy for reversing patterns that tended to widen the gap between the north and south of the region.
Born engaged, nowadays, it is embedded in the regional environment through its strong community, its involvement in the innovation ecosystem, and its commitment to social challenges in the region where the regular collaboration with the regional government and municipalities brings mutual
benefit and deep responsibility to the University.
The University has also a very active role at the national and international levels. At the national level, each year, almost 50% of the applications of the new student cohort are from all over Spain. At the international level, it is relevant to mention that it is a member of the YUFE ALLIANCE sharing the vision of the European University of the future: inclusive, diverse, innovative and committed to Europeans´ values.
Under the strong leadership of Prof. Juan Romo, Rector of our university and recently elected as President of the Spanish Conference of Universities´ Rectors, citizen resilience and engagement, inclusivity and a specific 2030 SDGs UC3M agenda are drivers for pursuing excellence in education and research.
