Welcome to the web site of ICEI, the Complutense Institute for International Studies of the UCM, founded on 1997 with the goal of providing a center for advanced research in the field of international studies.

Its mission is to serve as an instrument for the projection of UCM academic and scientific activity. This main goal is carried out through various actions in accordance with the provisions of art. 10.1 of the Fundamental Law of Universities (Ley Orgánica de Universidades):

• The multidisciplinary scientific investigation of the international reality, with special attention to European integration and foreign relations of Spain.

• The teaching of the Third Cycle specialized in international studies.

• Technical advice on matters that affect international relations or have a clear international dimension.

• The international projection of the academic and scientific activity of the UCM.

• The collaboration with the Community of Madrid, in the scientific and academic environment, for its institutional projection abroad.

• The carrying out of activities that favor the dissemination of knowledge, debate and reflection in the broad field of international relations.