Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Strengths
Founded on July 8, 1996, its name pays tribute to King Juan Carlos I of Spain. The university was created by the regional government of Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón. The university is spread over five sites in the Community of Madrid, in Alcorcón, Aranjuez, Fuenlabrada, Madrid (Vicálvaro) and Móstoles. The Madrid campus is located in the Vicálvaro district, in the southeast of the city. It boasts a magnificent library, meeting rooms, computer rooms, lecture theatres, an audiovisual room, an assembly and graduation hall, a cafeteria and a student residence. More information: https://en.urjc.es/universidad/campus/campus-de-madrid/6092-tour-virtual
Major, Academics
You will find the list of courses on offer at the following link https://en.urjc.es/internacional/erasmus-y-movilidad/252-erasmus#informacion-general under the « general information » tab.
Campus
You’ll be at the Vicalvaro campus in downtown Madrid.
To discover
Madrid is the most open, cosmopolitan and the most European cities in Spain. Its inhabitants come from all over the world and form a community known for its tolerance and warmth. The streets of Madrid are very lively. Walking in the old district is like taking a walk through history, but in other parts of the city you will also find the latest trends in culture, recreation, fashion and architecture.
Good to know
Restaurant prices are about 2-3€ for breakfast, 12-15€ for lunch and 10-15€ for dinner. For transportation, the Madrid metro pass costs 20€/month for students: https://www.metromadrid.es/en/travel-in-the-metro/fares-and-tickets/tickets#panel2
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of the scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
Data is for information only.
Please visit the partner university’s website to ensure that the data is up to date.
Eligibility
TOEFL 533
ISTEC PGE3, PGE4
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID document
cover letter (in English)
additional documents will be requested depending on the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early September
End of lectures and exams : mid-January
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of January
End of lectures and exams: end of May
more information: https://www.urjc.es/images/EstudiarURJC/Admision_matricula/archivos/calendario_academico.pdf
Procedures
Identity card or passport (mandatory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
European Health Insurance Card, otherwise you won’t be able to join the course.
Non-EU students need a visa.
Accommodation
You can choose from a wide range of accommodation options, including student residences and shared apartments.
more information: https://en.urjc.es/internacional/erasmus-y-movilidad/252#alojamiento
