Erasmus in Madrid
The official links people use most when they arrive in Madrid. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Exchange students at Complutense (UCM)Universidad Complutense de Madrid
How to come as an Erasmus student: your home university nominates you and UCM does not accept free movers. Office contacts included.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Exchange students at the Autónoma (UAM)Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Steps before coming, on arrival and before going home, plus services and grants for exchange students.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- International students at Carlos III (UC3M)Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Admission routes for undergraduate and postgraduate exchange students, with a link to each programme.
Checked on 24 October 2026
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN UCMESN UCM
Student association at Complutense University: events, trips, help on arrival and the ESNcard with discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UAM MadridESN UAM Madrid
Student association at the Autónoma de Madrid: events, trips, help on arrival and the ESNcard with discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Study in Madrid: regional guideComunidad de Madrid
Community of Madrid page for international students: universities in the region and requirements for EU citizens.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN UPM: Erasmus association at UPMESN UPM
ESN section at the Technical University of Madrid, part of ESN Madrid.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- UAM: mentor programme for international studentsUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid
You register on The Buddy System before arriving and UAM assigns you a matching student mentor.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- UC3M: Buddy ProgramUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid
Free programme: a UC3M student contacts you before arrival and shows you around campus and activities.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN UCM: Welcome Days 2026ESN UCM
ESN Complutense welcome days, with an integration weekend at the end of September 2026.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UAM: upcoming eventsESN UAM
ESN UAM upcoming events agenda.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN UPM: eventsESN UPM
List of ESN UPM events.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Trips and excursions
Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.
- ESN UCM: events and tripsESN UCM
Events and trips with online payment; your place only counts once the confirmation email arrives.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- EU citizen registration certificate (NIE)Policía Nacional
If you stay more than three months, apply in person within your first three months at the provincial immigration office or police station, with form EX18 and fee 790 code 012.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Registering your address in Madrid (padrón)Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Register on the padrón when you arrive from abroad: EU citizens bring a passport or ID card (and NIE if they have one) plus a document proving the address.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Youth travel pass (Abono Joven)Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
30 day pass with unlimited travel in all zones for under 26s; it is loaded onto the personal public transport card.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- BiciMAD public bikesEMT Madrid
Municipal electric bike service; on the website you choose your user type and fare.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Health and emergencies in MadridAyuntamiento de Madrid (esMADRID)
How to use the European Health Insurance Card, what happens without it, and 112, free and with interpreting in many languages.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Community of Madrid health cardComunidad de Madrid
States that holders of the European Health Insurance Card are covered by public healthcare and explains how and where to apply for the card.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Madrid Youth Card (Carné Joven)Comunidad de Madrid
Free for people aged 12 to 30 who live in the Community of Madrid; it is recognised as part of the European EYCA card.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Reina Sofía Museum: free entry for studentsMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Students get in free under the museum's conditions (ticket office only), and there are free evening hours.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Madrid tourism siteAyuntamiento de Madrid (esMADRID)
City Council tourism site with an events calendar and official guided tours.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Madrid public librariesAyuntamiento de Madrid
Portal of the municipal library network, with news and activities at each library.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Madrid: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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Other cities in Spain
These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.