Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

About

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, located in the Madrid region, is best known for its modern campuses, strong emphasis on practical education, and excellence in social sciences, communication, and health sciences. The university offers a growing selection of bachelor's and master's degrees taught partially or fully in English, particularly in business and international relations, making it increasingly accessible to foreign applicants. Its dedicated International Relations Office provides comprehensive support, including welcome orientations, Spanish language courses, and assistance with housing and administrative procedures. International students benefit from vibrant campus life alongside a robust network of European and global exchange programs, such as Erasmus+. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its strategic distribution across multiple specialized campuses, allowing students to study in focused, modern environments tailored closely to their specific academic discipline.

Background

Rey Juan Carlos University (RJC University) (Spanish: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, URJC) is a Spanish public research university located in the southern area of the Community of Madrid (Spain), with five campuses at Móstoles, Alcorcón, Vicálvaro, Aranjuez and Fuenlabrada. It is named after former king Juan Carlos I of Spain and has the Latin motto Non nova, sed nove ("Not new things, but in a new way"). It was established in 1996 by the government of the Community of Madrid. With 44,916 students, it is the second-biggest public university in the Community of Madrid, behind the historical Universidad Complutense. URJC is one of eight universities in the Community of Madrid, and it is the second-newest university in the autonomous community.

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