CUNEF University

• Location: Madrid, Spain,
• Year of foundation: 1973,
• Language of instruction: Spanish, English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

CUNEF Universidad is a private university that is considered the benchmark of higher education due to its high level of specialization, excellence of students, teachers and researchers, and a high degree of internationalization. Recognized as a university in 2019, CUNEF has been operating as a higher education institution since 1973, with more than 10,000 subject matter graduates graduating from its programs to date.

CUNEF conducts bachelor's and master's programs in Spanish and English. The curriculum of each of the courses has been developed to meet the new challenges posed by the employment market, modern technologies, thanks to which students gain knowledge and skills of exceptional quality that help them in their careers.

The main areas of research at the university are business administration, finance and law, engineering and mathematics - CUNEF is focused on teaching students in these areas, as they occupy a leading position in the list of the most popular professional areas. The curriculum focuses on STEAM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Not only local students, but also foreign students study at CUNEF University. The university offers ample opportunities for extracurricular development: from sports sections to international exchange programs which contribute to expanding horizons and gaining new educational experience. Staff and teachers try to provide comprehensive support to each student, thanks to which all CUNEF students achieve excellent results.

Student well-being is key to their academic success, which is why CUNEF Universidad is committed to providing personalized specialist advice to support each student. It has a counseling department that offers students the help they need at any time during the academic year: academic support in areas such as planning, time management, stress management, comprehension and remembering techniques, and techniques to deal with anxiety during exams. The department also provides students with ways to prepare for interviews and hiring processes, helping them overcome their fear of public speaking and teaching them how to present themselves in the best possible way. Specialists also offer support for personal issues that can affect students' academic lives, impair their academic performance, and affect their personal well-being.

The university includes specialized schools in the following areas:

• Business, Economics, Law,
• Engineering
• Graduate School of International Business,
• Research Institute of Finance, International Business.

In specialized schools, there are academic departments that prepare students in the following specialties:

• Economics
• Finance and Accounting,
• Business Management,
• Quantitative methods,
• Private law,
• Public law.

Research is an important part of the university's activities, as well as the main tool for social growth – CUNEF transfers the results of research projects to society, contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge, cultural, economic and social development.

Teachers and employees annually take part in national and international research projects, publications in international publications, forums, master classes and seminars as invited specialists. The main topics for research are business, international law, finance.

Staff will help students find suitable accommodation for the period of studying at CUNEF Universidad. Madrid offers several accommodation options, which ranges significantly in price: from dormitories to large apartments, from homestays to single apartments, there is a variant for every student.

In the daily schedule of CUNEF students, there is also time for personal interests. The educational institution supports the comprehensive development of its students, so specialized playgrounds, halls, studios for sports and creative clubs have been prepared on its territory.

Sport is important in the daily life of students, as physical activity allows you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The campus is equipped with halls for team and individual sports, some of which will allow students to show their abilities in competitions.

Extracurricular life is organized in thematic clubs, which are gathering points for like-minded people - students with the same hobbies, goals, ambitions and skills come together to make their favorite thing more professional, useful. For this purpose, master classes, seminars, conferences of invited speakers, a business case competition and other events contributing to the development of extracurricular skills are regularly organized.

The CUNEF Business Case Competition (BCC) is an initiative aiming at helping students to better understand the world of business by giving them the opportunity to see how the knowledge gained in the classroom helps them analyze and solve real-world problems. The competition is based on a case method that combines theory and practice using a real business situation. Each event is dedicated to a specific case and students work hand in hand with the company, making the event a true reflection of the current real-world situation. The partner company contributes greatly to the enrichment of the learning experience: participants will have to solve a real case in conditions very similar to those they will have to act as professionals in the future. The finalist teams will have to present their projects to a jury consisting of partner company executives and CUNEF professors.

• No1 in the Forbes University Ranking in 2023 due to the high quality of teaching, knowledge gained,
• More than 50 years of educational experience, more than 10,000 graduates,
• Academic focus on in-demand professions,
• 98% of students who graduate from the programs are employed or continue their studies almost immediately after graduation,
• Exchange programs with foreign universities are offered,
• International internship programs are provided.

The university has two study areas in Madrid, each of which is famous for its modern equipment, many rooms for classes, research and project work, self-study, and the development of individual abilities. The infrastructure of CUNEF Universidad allows students to immerse themselves not only in obtaining new knowledge in their chosen specialty, but also to devote time to their interests: sports, creativity, social activities. In addition to gyms, creative workshops, computer classes on campus, students have access to the external sites of partner institutions, thanks to which education goes beyond the university walls.

Bachelor's and Master's students study from autumn to mid-summer — the academic year includes two semesters:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: January-June.

Classes are held on weekdays, rest is provided on weekends, days of international and national holidays, vacations.

The list of additional costs includes:

• Registration fees,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Additional academic support, mentoring, career services,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Pocket money.

• Clarification of admission dates, requirements,
• Filling out the online form, providing the required documents,
• Passing an interview, possible entrance exams,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Arrival at the campus, the beginning of studying.

According to statistics, about 98% of graduates find a job or continue their academic studies less than a year after graduation. Thanks to international internships, exchange programs and communication with foreign universities, CUNEF offers its students to continue their studies in leading institutions in different countries, for example:

• University of Pennsylvania,
• University of South Carolina,
• University College Dublin,
• Munich Business School,
• Renmin University of China,
• James Cook University,
• University of Newcastle,
• University of California, Berkeley,
• UCI Law School,
• Universidad del Rosario.

Applicants arriving from abroad must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• Academic certificate of completion of the previous stage of education: undergraduate school or program, assessment certificates, exam results,
• The result of the language test for the level of English/Spanish proficiency at least B2.

CUNEF Universidad organizes an annual competition for scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid for new students. The list of support provided includes such programs as:

• General scholarships awarded by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Preparation,
• AEB Foundation Scholarships of the Spanish Banking Association,
• University scholarships for those students who are particularly successful in their studies,
• Financial assistance in case of unforeseen difficult circumstances of the student's family,
• Tuition discounts for siblings from families with more than three children – from 20 to 40% of the cost of expenses for the second and subsequent children.

Basically, scholarships are awarded to students who have high scores in subject disciplines, outstanding abilities in research. The award covers part of the cost of tuition, accommodation and other services.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision