About the university
Comillas Pontifical University is a private Catholic university run by the Jesuits. It was founded in 1890 by Pope Leo XIII in the town of Comillas in Cantabria and moved to Madrid in 1969.
Two of its schools are Comillas ICADE for business, economics and law, and Comillas ICAI for engineering. ICAI runs master's in big data, artificial intelligence, smart industry, cyber security, and industrial engineering combined with the electric power industry.
For Indian students, Comillas offers a fully English-taught bachelor's in Business Administration (E-2) and English or bilingual master's such as Smart Industry and Big Data. Fees are private-university level, roughly €16,000–€22,000 a year for the programmes listed here.
Teaching takes place in central Madrid, Spain's capital, with addresses on Calle Alberto Aguilera for ICAI.
- Founded
- 1890 by Pope Leo XIII in Comillas, Cantabria; moved to Madrid in 1969 (THE profile)
- Type
- Private Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Students
- About 9,800 (THE data, 2024 edition)
- International students
- About 7% (THE data, 2024 edition)
- Student–staff ratio
- 21 to 1 (THE data, 2024 edition)
- Schools
- Comillas ICADE (economics, business and law) and Comillas ICAI (engineering), among others
- Intake
- September for most programmes; some master's start in October
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=643 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE, E-2 English)
- Fee / year
- €15,830
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September (applications 1 October 2026 to 14 April 2027 for the related ICADE degrees)
- English
- Taught entirely in English; the page asks for language skills but sets no score
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €17,618
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS), with a year abroad
- Intakes
- September (applications 1 October 2026 to 14 April 2027)
- English
- Taught in English and Spanish; advanced English is an entry requirement
- Undergraduate
Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics and Law (E-3 Analytics)
- Fee / year
- €19,716
- Duration
- 5 years (377 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September (applications 1 October 2026 to 14 April 2027)
- English
- Taught in English and Spanish
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €15,914
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in Spanish and English; no minimum score stated
- Postgraduate
Master's Degree in Smart Industry
- Fee / year
- €15,914
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in English; no minimum score stated. Aimed at engineering and STEM graduates
- Postgraduate
Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €18,274
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in Spanish
- Postgraduate
Master's Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €15,914
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS) full time, or 2 years part time
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in Spanish
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €15,908
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in Spanish
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE, E-2 English) | 4 years (240 ECTS) | €15,830 | ≈ ₹16.8 lakh |
| Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, International Dual Degree Programme (E-4) | 4 years (240 ECTS), with a year abroad | €17,618 | ≈ ₹18.7 lakh |
| Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics and Law (E-3 Analytics) | 5 years (377 ECTS) | €19,716 | ≈ ₹20.9 lakh |
| Master's Degree in Big Data | 1 year (60 ECTS) | €15,914 | ≈ ₹16.9 lakh |
| Master's Degree in Smart Industry | 1 year (60 ECTS) | €15,914 | ≈ ₹16.9 lakh |
| Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) | €18,274 | ≈ ₹19.4 lakh |
| Master's Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence | 1 year (60 ECTS) full time, or 2 years part time | €15,914 | ≈ ₹16.9 lakh |
| Master's in Cybersecurity | 1 year (60 ECTS) | €15,908 | ≈ ₹16.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Comillas Pontifical University with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's
Comillas own study grants (Ayudas Propias)
Value: 20%–75% of monthly fees, up to 100% in exceptional cases
Eligibility: Conditions are in the 2026–27 call; the page does not say whether international students qualify, so ask the study grants office.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's
Madrid housing grant (Ayuda para el alojamiento en Madrid)
Value: Up to 40% of the annual housing fee
Eligibility: See the 2026–27 call and housing list on the scholarships page.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You must meet the legal entry requirements for Spanish university admission; Comillas validates your documents first.
- Applicants sit written entrance examinations; ICADE degrees also mention a personal interview.
- The International Dual Degree (E-4) asks for proof of advanced English.
- Applications for September 2027 entry open on 1 October 2026 and close on 14 April 2027 (as listed on ICADE degree pages).
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field; engineering master's such as Smart Industry and Applied AI are aimed at STEM graduates.
- Apply online with your documents; the General Secretariat validates them, then you have an entrance interview and receive a decision.
- The Industrial Engineering and Electric Power Industry master's has limited places and selects through entrance examinations.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and marks (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (master's), legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
- Proof of English for English-taught programmes
- CV and motivation letter where asked
- The documents listed in each programme's information note
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English-taught options | Bachelor's in Business Administration (E-2) and the Master's in Smart Industry are taught in English; Big Data and several dual degrees are bilingual. |
| Test scores | The course pages we checked do not state minimum IELTS or TOEFL scores; ask admissions which certificates they accept. |
| E-4 International Dual Degree | Advanced English is an entry requirement. |
| Spanish-taught master's | AI, Applied AI and Cybersecurity are taught in Spanish. |
Accommodation and living costs
Comillas publishes a list of housing in Madrid and a housing grant worth up to 40% of the annual housing fee, but we did not find room prices on the pages we opened. Check the housing list in the scholarships section for current options.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Comillas teaches in central Madrid. ICAI engineering is based on Calle Alberto Aguilera, and ICADE covers business, economics and law.
- ICAI master's include Big Data, Smart Industry, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
- ICADE offers English and bilingual bachelor's in business administration, business analytics and law.
- Several master's offer paid work placements.
- Comillas says it runs more than 120 postgraduate programmes, some taught entirely in English.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Comillas promotes paid work placements on several master's, but we did not find published graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does Comillas cost for Indian students?
For 2027 entry, the English-taught Business Administration bachelor's is listed at about €15,830, and one-year ICAI master's such as Big Data and Smart Industry at about €15,914. The two-year Industrial Engineering and Electric Power master's is about €22,064 in year one.
Can I study in English at Comillas?
Yes, in some programmes: the E-2 Business Administration bachelor's and the Smart Industry master's are taught in English, and Big Data is bilingual. AI, Applied AI and Cybersecurity are taught in Spanish.
When is the intake?
Most programmes start on 1 September 2027; some ICADE master's start on 1 October 2027. ICADE bachelor's applications run from 1 October 2026 to 14 April 2027.
Is there an entrance exam?
Yes. Bachelor's applicants sit written entrance examinations, and master's applicants usually have an entrance interview.
Does Comillas offer scholarships?
It runs its own study grants of 20%–75% of monthly fees and a housing grant of up to 40%, but the page does not say whether international students qualify. Ask the study grants office.
Sources
- Comillas: Bachelor's in Business Administration (E-2 English) (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: Business Administration International Dual Degree (E-4) (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: Master's Degree in Big Data (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: Master's Degree in Smart Industry (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: Master's in Industrial Engineering and the Electric Power Industry (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas ICADE (opens in a new tab)
- Comillas: bachelor's scholarships and grants (opens in a new tab)
- THE: Comillas Pontifical University profile (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.comillas.edu (opens in a new tab)
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