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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Place

Madrid , Spain

Website
Website
Number of students
40000

About the study place

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid is located in the center of the capital Madrid in Spain. The university was founded in 1971 and is classified as a school with international expertise by the Spanish Ministry of Education. They cover all areas within architecture and engineering and are a leading university in their fields.

Madrid is a fantastic capital with a rich cultural life, historical gems, world-class art, and beautiful parks. Here you will experience fantastic food, great shopping, and amazing attractions. In the heart of the city, you will find the Plaza Mayor. This is a charming district with narrow pedestrian streets that take you back to the Middle Ages. Not far from the square is the park El Retiro which is a wonderful green oasis. Here you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, go on a picnic, or rent a boat. If you want to watch the sunset one day, you should visit the Templo de Debod, which is an Egyptian temple that was moved to Madrid from Egypt in the 1970s. Hop on a bus or Metro and visit the famous Gran Via or head over to the Puerta del Sol, which is the city's hub. The possibilities are endless in this beautiful city.

The university educates professionals who are ready for tomorrow's challenges. Here you will experience a leading university that will support you, guide you and give you a unique experience in beautiful Madrid.

Credits

In order to have 30 ECTS credits approved at OsloMet after the exchange, you must take 30 ECTS credits at this institution. 

 

Semester division

First semester: September—January
Second semester: February—June

Housing

This institution does not offer student accommodation, but they have made a website where you will find some good advice that will help you find accommodation (www.upm.es). 

In the Facebook group OsloMet Utveksling, you can contact students who have been there before to hear where they lived and how they went about finding accommodation.