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University of Alcalá

Alcalá de Henares, Spain · Public · Est. 1293 (origins); modern university founded 1977

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1293 (origins); modern university founded 1977

Type

Public

Location

Alcalá de Henares, Spain

QS World University Rankings 2027

731–740 in the world

About the university

The University of Alcalá traces its origins to 1293 in Alcalá de Henares; the modern public university was founded in 1977. It has about 16,700 students, around 17% of them international.

UAH has a strong technical school, the Escuela Politécnica Superior, which runs master's in cyber security, business analytics and big data, telecommunication and electronic engineering, agile web software development and IT project management. The Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism runs a new MBA and economics master's.

For Indian students the attraction is moderate public fees near Madrid. Most master's list about €5,079 a year for non-EU students without Spanish residence. The catch is language: almost all programmes are in Spanish. The new MBA is taught in Spanish and English.

The faculties of economics and business sit in the historic centre of Alcalá de Henares, while engineering is on the Science and Technology Campus on the Madrid–Barcelona road.

Founded
Origins in 1293; the modern university was founded in 1977 (THE profile)
Type
Public university in the Community of Madrid region
Students
About 16,700 (THE World University Rankings data)
International students
About 17% (THE data)
Student–staff ratio
9.7 to 1 (THE data)
Campuses
Historic campus in central Alcalá de Henares and a Science and Technology Campus; some programmes in Torrejón
Intake
September or October each year for master's

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    731–740 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    801–1000 in the world

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (EUR)Approx. in rupees
Máster Universitario en Analítica de Negocio y Big Data (Business Analytics and Big Data)1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid: online until June, then 3–4 weeks on campus in July€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad (Cyber Security)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus, afternoons€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Dirección de Empresas MBA (Business Administration MBA)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación (Telecommunication Engineering)About 1.5 years (90 ECTS), on campus€9,323≈ ₹9.9 lakh
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Electrónica (Electronic Engineering)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Desarrollo Ágil de Software para la Web (Agile Web Software Development)1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Dirección de Proyectos Informáticos (IT Project Management)1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid or live online€5,079≈ ₹5.4 lakh
Máster Universitario en Análisis Económico Aplicado (Applied Economic Analysis)1 year (60 ECTS), on campus€5,079≈ ₹5.4 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.

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Scholarships

  • Master's

    UAH–Banco Santander 'Miguel de Cervantes' accommodation grants

    Value: €1,300 towards a shared double room at CRUSA Village residence (2026–27)

    Eligibility: 51 grants: 20 through agreements with international institutions and 31 through an open call for candidates resident in Spain (outside Madrid and Guadalajara). Applications for 2026–27 ran from 19 March to 19 June 2026.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • UAH bachelor's degrees are taught in Spanish, so you need strong Spanish.
  • Non-EU students without Spanish residence pay a higher, separate price per credit.

Postgraduate

  • A degree that gives access to master's study; each master's lists its own access requirements.
  • Apply through UAH's postgraduate pre-registration for the master's you choose.
  • Most master's are taught in Spanish, and some assess your Spanish or English at interview.
  • Non-EU citizens with a valid Spanish residence permit (not a student stay) pay the lower resident price if they submit proof before the enrolment deadline.

Documents

  • Passport
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
  • Proof of Spanish (or English for the MBA) where the programme asks for it
  • CV and any documents listed in the programme's admission criteria
  • Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
English-taught optionsVery few. The new MBA is taught in Spanish and English; Industrial Engineering has offered an English option but was closed to new applicants when we checked.
Spanish-taught master'sMost UAH master's are taught in Spanish; check each page for any Spanish certificate requirement.
InterviewBusiness Analytics and Big Data may assess Spanish and/or English at a personal interview.

Accommodation and living costs

UAH students can live at CRUSA Village, a residence linked to the university's Cervantes accommodation grants, or rent privately in Alcalá de Henares. The grant call gives the grant value and deposit but not full room prices.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn EURApprox. in rupees
Cervantes accommodation grant (CRUSA Village, shared double room)Grant value towards the accommodation cost, 2026–27€1,300per year≈ ₹1.4 lakh
Residence depositApproximate, as stated in the grant call€750one-off≈ ₹79,500

Campus and location

UAH is based in Alcalá de Henares, in the Madrid region. Business and economics are in the historic centre; engineering and computing are on the Science and Technology Campus.

  • The Escuela Politécnica Superior runs cyber security, telecommunication, electronics, big data and software master's.
  • The Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism is at Plaza de la Victoria in the historic centre.
  • Several computing master's are hybrid, with most teaching online and a short on-campus period.
  • About 17% of students are international (THE data).

Careers and graduate outcomes

UAH does not publish employment figures for international master's graduates that we could find. Being in the Madrid region gives access to a large job market, but most roles expect Spanish. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.

Graduate outcomes
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Studying in Spain

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FAQs

How much does a master's at the University of Alcalá cost for Indian students?

Most 60-credit master's list an indicative €5,079 first-enrolment fee for non-EU non-resident students in 2026–27. Telecommunication Engineering, a regulated master's, lists €9,323 for the first year.

Are UAH master's taught in English?

Mostly not. Almost all are in Spanish. The new MBA is taught in Spanish and English.

When do master's start?

Most started in the second half of September 2026; the MBA started on 19 October 2026.

Are there scholarships?

UAH and Banco Santander run Miguel de Cervantes accommodation grants worth €1,300 for master's students. Most places go to Spain residents; 20 are allocated through agreements with international institutions.

Is the University of Alcalá well ranked?

It is in the 731–740 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and the 801–1000 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027.

Sources

  1. UAH: public prices 2026–27 (proposal, English translation) (opens in a new tab)
  2. UAH: engineering and architecture master's (opens in a new tab)
  3. UAH: social sciences and law master's (opens in a new tab)
  4. UAH: Máster en Analítica de Negocio y Big Data (opens in a new tab)
  5. UAH: Máster en Ciberseguridad (opens in a new tab)
  6. UAH: Máster en Dirección de Empresas MBA (opens in a new tab)
  7. UAH: Máster en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación (opens in a new tab)
  8. UAH: Cervantes accommodation grants 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)
  9. THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Alcalá (opens in a new tab)
  10. QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.uah.es (opens in a new tab)

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