Admission
Who Can Apply
You can apply if you have one of the following:
- A Spanish Bachelor’s degree
- A Bachelor’s degree from an EHEA country
- A Bachelor’s degree from a non-EHEA country that gives access to Master’s studies in that country
→ If admitted, you must complete a degree equivalency verification process - An official Spanish recognition or equivalence of your degree
How to Apply
- Apply online only:
https://www.ucm.es/solicitud-online-de-admision - You can choose up to 3 Master’s programmes per application, ranked by preference
- Only one admission offer is possible
- First application round has no waiting list
Required Documents (Core)
All documents must be PDF/JPG, under 5 MB.
Everyone
- Passport / ID / NIE
- Academic transcript (Bachelor’s level)
- CV with supporting evidence
- Programme-specific documents
EHEA / Non-EHEA applicants also need
- Certificate confirming your degree allows Master’s access in your country
- GPA equivalency declaration (Spanish Ministry form)
- B2 Spanish certificate (if required)
Non-EHEA only
- Legalised degree and transcript (and sworn translation if needed)
- Degree equivalency verification after admission
Admission & Selection
- Each Master’s programme ranks candidates based on:
- Academic record
- Profile fit
- Other merits (experience, languages, etc.)
- Reserved quotas:
- 5% for applicants with ≥33% disability
- 3% for elite athletes
Application Deadlines
First Round
- Apply: 28 Jan – 20 Feb 2026
- Results: 23 Mar 2026
Second Round
- Apply: 27 Apr – 22 May 2026
- Results: 17 Jun 2026
Extraordinary Round
- Apply: 1 – 4 Sept 2026
- Results: 11 Sept 2026
Waiting Lists
- No waiting list in first round
- Waiting lists apply in later rounds
- You must actively confirm interest
- Lists expire after July 2026
Enrolment
- Admission ≠ enrolment
- You must:
- Meet all requirements
- Submit final documents
- Enrol within the assigned deadline
- Failure to prove eligibility = loss of place
Appeals
- Appeals must be submitted within 3 working days of results
- Filed online through the same application platform